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article claims that the lakers are passing on Ball at #2http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/report-lakers-currently-plan-on-passing-on-lonzo-ball/ar-BBBUKvy?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartandhp

 

@Rastapopoulos

Who is this cat?

http://fansided.com/2017/02/06/anzejs-pasecniks-2017-nba-draft-center/

Draftexpress updated their Mock and has us taking him with the #26.

 

I don't believe that for a second. If anything they could be floating that out there hoping to move down, or land an established star

Lonzo and his idiot father bring headlines to LA LA land

 

Not really following the draft this year, so this is the best I got for you:



Also, check these out:
http://acbtv.acb.com/search?type=some&sort=last&page=0&channel=&text=pasecniks&x=0&y=0

 

I've mentioned him several times over the past several weeks, IMO a good pure backup C prospect vs a lot of the PF/C types - depends what we prefer, I'd give him a hard look at 26 depending (prefer Bolden though) on what we did with our other picks if we still have them both. My killer draft would be Bell/Bolden/Pasceniks - adding Jeanne to the list as well, also, some of these guys (Bolden/Bell) are still projected in 2nd rd, so if that sticks and seems likely I'd trade down or buy a second rdr or two and perhaps trade an earlier pick

 

More:
http://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/459055/pasecniks-kurucs-ntilikina-markkanen-lottery/

 

Noticing that Pasecniks had moved up; I thought I would look at other changes in Draftexpress mock. Other guys who seems to be moving up several spots are Kenard and John Collins and Donovan Mitchell (from very early mocks). Isaac and Markkanen seemed to have moved up maybe one spot. Jonathan Jeanne and Ojeleye have moved up. Og Anunoby and Justin Jackson moved down a little, seemingly now in range for the Blazers. Tyler Lydon moved down several spots. Rabb has moved down.
Jonah Bolden still way down there at #46, and Bell still in 2nd round at 35.

 

tell ya what, if Bolden and Bell could be had in the second are they are steals IMO - fantastic risk/reward, I also continue to like Semi O

 

I should add that Zach Collins, who was previously as high as #10, is now at #13.

 

Thoughts on Kennard? I like that boiiiii

 

Because he can spot up? Is that all you value?

 

He can stroke it. If Crabbe goes, he makes a lot of sense.

 

prob is he is Slooooooow, his D will make Crabbe look like a top defender

 

Not opposed to him, but he would have to be the backup SG. Can't see him at SF or on the court with Dame and CJ.

I would rather take a shot at other positions, but if he slips to 26 and you already grabbed a backup center and/or PF . . . .

 

Switch that pick to Isaac and I would be very interested.

For me, all three picks for Isaac would be fantastic and my greatest hope (after PG of course)
Top two picks for ZCollins would be great.
Otherwise, I would rather keep the three picks because I think there are some really good players available at 15-30.

 

I can't see Orlando being super interested in our 3 picks for 6, personally. They have enough ok guys on their team. But, maybe if it was a 2 step process. 15 and Harkless to NYK for 8, and then 8 and 26 for 6?
And agree on Isaac over Markannen

 

Or some sort of 3 tiered move up. 15 and 26 for 10. 10 and Harkless for 8 + ??. 8 and ? for 6.

 

I think most agree that the three picks shouldn't be enough on their own. Isaac is the highest pick that I think we can realistically get to who could be a huge star. Maybe the highest ceiling in the draft.

 

Turner and 20 for Afflalo and 34. Sacramento can go BPA at 5 and 10(likely PG and SF, though) Fox and Anunoby/Jackson? Taytum/Smith? And get a solid albeit overpaid vet who can help run some point while working in a rookie PG to the team. Add a decent pick in 20 for the added salary.
Afflalo is waved, contract counts 1.5 for next year.
Harkless, 15, 34 for Lance Thomas, 8, 44. NYK add a solid SF with good length to go alongside Porzingas. Shed Lance Thomas, who is worthless. Price we pay to move up. He makes 3 million a less than Harkless. He's glued to our bench. NY can look to potentially swap 15 for Rubio, who they're rumored to still like?
8,26 for 6, 33 with Orlando. We jump ahead of Minnesota to take Isasac. Orlando can still nab someone like Monk at 8, with Minnesota unlikely to take him at 7. For their troubles, they move back into the late 1st.


Leaves us with 6, 33, 44.

Pretty certain it gets us under the luxury tax for next season.

Lillard/McCollum/Napier
McCollum/Crabbe/Connaughton
Isaac/Crabbe/Layman
Vonleh/Aminu/Thomas
Nurk/Leonard

Plenty of room for growth on that team. I obviously prefer a big deal for a Paul George, but if we're looking at shedding salary and moving up for a high upside prospect...