None of this latest group will be drafted. Appears that Portland is not trying to get back into the second round.
We're trading out of the draft, aren't we? Note @SlyPokerDog - you can post screenshots of Twitter posts, and that way you're not linking to That Dickhead's site.
Portland has had the most top 20 guys workout for them so far at a grand total of three. Of the guys ranked in the top 14, only Kon Knueppel and Jeremiah Fears have worked out for teams so far.
I think they know who they want and have already made that decision. But it is weird. The draft is just a few weeks away and they’ve only had one workout with projected first rounders.
Toohey expected by one site to go 37. He gets a lot of steals "Toohey is a 6-8 combo forward with a high skill level. He’s a high IQ player who fills up the stat sheet in all areas. He can stretch the floor, pass the rock and has an overall nice feel for the game. Has a nice looking shot from 3 and from mid range. Knows how to create space for his shot, despite not having elite wiggle or speed."
This guy opposite of Toohey. Great athleticism but maybe not much else. "Arthur Kaluma is an impressive athlete with a chiseled 6-7 frame, great length and a ton of power. He’s got a good physical profile for a NBA combo forward who can play many positions on the court and guard up and down the line up. I buy his development as a 3pt shooter long term but it’ll take some time. It’s still a weakness for him now and he has a long ways to go to get to a consistent, NBA level but I think he’ll get there. The shooting form is good and he steps into his shot with confidence. Kaluma is solid on the boards on both ends. He’s able to hold his own against taller players and clean the defensive glass well. After receiving a lot of draft buzz (including form yours truly) he’s fallen off quite a bit and no longer projects as a likely first round pick."
I am not going to say much more then If they do not start bringing in more 1st round talent it's going to look like they either have settled on someone at 11 OR they are going to trade it prolly with a bad contract vet. If this time next week and no more 1st round / lotto talent type guys come in then writing might be on the wall.
I don't believe that... These are the only ones that have been REPORTED. I think most agents are trying to keep the workouts quiet now.
Okay if you're going under that assumption maybe Portland's doing that as well? And then add that to the ones that are being reported and Portland would still have the most? Lol Who knows haha
