In the last two seasons, France has produced a starting lineup of:
PG: Nolan Traore
SG: Bilal Coulibaly
SF: Zaccharie Risacher
PF: Alex Sarr
C: Victor Wembenyama
The French national team is going to be nuts.
BREAKING:
#sources
tell me that Zach Edey has received a promise in the top ten. The 2x Naismith Player Of the Year has worked out for just two teams in the top ten: the Jazz and the Blazers.
He has also worked out for the Raptors, Lakers, Heat, Bucks, Pelicans, and the Kings.
The Charlotte Hornets are underrated winners of the offseason:
In:
-Josh Green
-Taj Gibson
-Tidjane Salaun
-KJ Simpson
-Four second round picks
Out:
-Two second round picks
JaeDon LeDee is someone who has flown up my mock draft, really out of nowhere. He’s got the NBA body type at 6’9” 240 lbs, Started off at JUCO but has spent the last two years at SDS, averaging 20.2 Points, 9.9 boards, nearly 2 stocks per on 57/42/76 shooting splits.
Per inside
#sources
, the Hornets, Bucks and Pacers are amongst teams with significant interest in SDSU Super-Senior JaeDon LeDee.
The forward led SDSU to a Sweet Sixteen appearance before falling to UConn, en route to averaging 21.4 PPG (16th in nation), 8.4 RPG, on 56 FG%.
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The NBA is in the heart of their season and the 2024 NBA Draft is 5 months away, but some teams may have already shifted their focus.
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Effectively, the Hornets have traded Terry Rozier, P.J. Washington, Gordan Hayward, and two second-round picks for Tre Mann, two first-round picks, Grant Williams, Davis Bertans, Vasilijie Micic, Seth Curry, and cleared $30 million in cap.
Did Mitch Kupchak just save his job?
Monty Williams put Killian Hayes in the starting lineup over Jayden Ivey for ‘defense’. You know what? Fair enough. Having an identity as a team is crucial to content. But now Ausar Thompson, a DPOY candidate, is getting less than 20 minutes per game. Huh?
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The playoffs are approaching, but GMs around the NBA are definitely looking beyond that.
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The Hornets were +10.1 points per 100 possessions this season with a fully healthy starting line-up.
How far can a fully healthy Hornets team go in 2024/25?
Nunez is undoubtedly my favorite prospect in this draft. He's currently averaging 16.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 2.8 steals per 36 minutes. A European prodigy who has played in the pro's since the age of 15, he's the embodiment of the modern point guard. (Thread)
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Per my sources, the Hornets will look to move on from Mitch Kupchak this coming off-season.
The New York native has spent the last 6 years in Charlotte. He is yet to make a playoff berth.
In that time he’s drafted Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams and Brandon Miller.
Meet the next generational prospect, Mohamed Dabone. The 6’10”, 12-year-old is currently playing for Barcelona U18’s.
He is currently averaging 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in just 13.7 minutes per game.
The elementary school talent is draft eligible in 2031.
College coaches,
Myself and
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Noah Penda has flown up my draft board recently, currently sitting at 9th. At just 18 years old, he already possesses an elite NBA body, standing at 6'8", 220 lbs with a 7'0" wingspan. He averaged 9.3 points, 5.9 boards and 1.9 assists in 23-24, at just 16 years old.
(Thread)🧵
If Terry leaves I gotta cop a jersey to show my respect. One of the greatest this team has ever seen. And the most dedicated to not only the team; but the city and it’s people. Terry Rozier is the embodiment of a great man.
SDSU Senior and 2x Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year LaMont Butler is another MASSIVE riser in my final Draft Board of the year!
Draft Board 1.0: N/A
Draft Board 2.0: N/A
Draft Board 3.0: 36th 📈🚀
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Highest overall On/Off score per 100 possessions in the NBA this season:
1-Nikola Jokic (+19.0)
2-Jalen Brunson (+14.7)
3-Neemias Queta (+13.5)
Why nobody got Neemias Queta on their All-NBA Teams? 🤔
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BREAKING:
#sources
tell me that Missouri State wing Donovan Clay has sustained a major injury. Clay has been declining workouts as of late to attempt to hide the injury. NBA circles were unaware.
The the All-MVC senior has been touted as a potential second rounder.
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Can’t believe the hate Jayson Tatum is getting at the moment.
He’s not allowed to be happy? He’s worked his entire life to achieve something and he’s finally done it, after years of doubters saying he can’t.
And y’all are calling him corny? Grow up.
One of my BIGGEST risers of the year, JaeDon LeDee caps off his meteoric rise in the FIRST ROUND!
Draft Board 1.0: 43rd
Draft Board 2.0: 35th 📈
Draft Board 3.0: 25th🚀
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Looking back at Bostons off-season trades:
Celtics receive:
Kristaps Porzingus
Jrue Holiday
Two First-Round Picks
Celtics Traded:
Marcus Smart
Second-Round Pick
First-around Pick
Top five offseason… ever?
Mantas Rubstavicious is someone who has flown up my mock draft, out of nowhere. He’s got the NBA body type at 6’6”, 194 lbs. He began his career at 15 in Lithuania, but has spent last year in the NBL, averaging 18.3 points, 3.2 boards, and 3 assists per 36 on 54/45/80. (Thread)
The likely candidates as of right now will be Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks, Washington Wizards Assistant Executive Brett Greenberg, and former Philadelphia 76ers GM Elton Brand.
Today’s NBA Rookie Ladder
1- Chet Holmgren
2- Victor Wembenyama
3- Brandon Miller
4- Derrick Lively III
5- Brandon Podziemski
HM-Ausar Thompson, Keyonte George
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Unfortunately I have fallen ill with Covid, which has left me bed-ridden all day. Let’s just say I wasn’t in a position to be working, hence why there will unfortunately be no edition of
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Been saying this. 25th on my board but realistically should be available to the Warriors in late second round. The guy could be playing on a Playoff roster RIGHT NOW.
Jaedon LeDee would be a seamless fit with the Warriors. I’m skeptical that his low post game will translate to the NBA, but his passing & ball handling in motion are on point. I’ll be closely monitoring to see if the Dubs request a second workout…👀
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I would compare him to a young Draymond Green with a slightly better jump shot (remember, Draymond wasn’t always a terrible shooter). He’s also shown he can do it in the biggest stage, making the final four last season.