2017 Official Draft Thread

[Hoop Head]

Draft coverage kicks off on ESPN at 4pm Pacific, less than 30 minutes from now. There are a few other threads that seem dedicated to the rumors of what could happen, here we can discuss the official picks and trades that are actually made tonight.


Here is the draft order for the first round...
1. Philadelphia 76ers (from Celtics)
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Boston Celtics (from 76ers)
4. Phoenix Suns
5. Sacramento Kings (from 76ers)
6. Orlando Magic
7. Minnesota Timberwolves
8. New York Knicks
9. Dallas Mavericks
10. Sacramento Kings (from Pelicans)
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. Detroit Pistons
13. Denver Nuggets
14. Miami Heat

Non-Lottery
15. Portland Trail Blazers
16. Chicago Bulls
17. Milwaukee Bucks
18. Indiana Pacers
19. Atlanta Hawks
20. Portland Trail Blazers (from Grizzlies)
21. Oklahoma City Thunder
22. Brooklyn Nets (from Wizards)
23. Toronto Raptors (from Clippers)
24. Utah Jazz
25. Orlando Magic (from Raptors)
26. Portland Trail Blazers (from Cavaliers)
27. Los Angeles Lakers (from Nets)
28. Los Angeles Lakers (from Rockets)
29. San Antonio Spurs
30. Utah Jazz (from Warriors)

 

[Hoop Head]

Here are a couple of Mock Drafts...


http://www.nbadraft.net/
has us taking Josh Jackson

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2017/
also has us taking Josh Jackson

Both have it going Fultz, Ball, Tatum, and then Jackson

 

[Dback Jon]

Let's get this done!

 

[Mainstreet]

If the Suns do not make a trade somewhere in the draft I will be disappointed.

 

[Hoop Head]

Bleacher Report's final mock draft says the same as Draft.net and DraftExpress, Fultz, Ball, Tatum, and Jackson.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2716889-2017-nba-mock-draft-final-2-round-predictions


I really hope that's how it plays out.

 

[Hoop Head]

CBS Sports has a pretty good draft tracker for those who can't watch on ESPN. They got live video streaming with Rip Hamilton and Raja Bell with some talking head host. In addition to that they have some sort of a gamecast type clock for when teams are up and it gives some info as far as what that team needs. There are tabs for their mock draft and also for the trades that take place...


http://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/drafttracker

 

[Mainstreet]

CBS Sports has a pretty good draft tracker for those who can't watch on ESPN. They got live video streaming with Rip Hamilton and Raja Bell with some talking head host. In addition to that they have some sort of a gamecast type clock for when teams are up and it gives some info as far as what that team needs. There are tabs for their mock draft and also for the trades that take place...


http://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/drafttracker

Awesome.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[Mainstreet]

From Andrew Vailliencourt

Despite Kansas SF Josh Jackson being on the board, Adi Joseph of USA Today thinks the Suns favor Kentucky PG De'Aaron Fox.

Joseph writes: "The Suns have been trying to get Fox in for a workout, but he so far has resisted. One theory: Phoenix already has two Kentucky point guards (Eric Bledsoe and Tyler Ulis, along with star shooting guard Devin Booker) on the roster, so this could be a Big Blue-based decision. But Bledsoe’s status within the team’s current rebuild seems tenuous, and the Suns (like everyone) love Fox’s passion and intelligence."

From a Doug Haller article.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...-phoenix-suns-draft-nba-mock-draft/406095001/

 

[Ronin]

Hold on to your butts if the suns select JJ.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Ugh lonzo ball dad one reason why i am glad the lakers will get him...

 

[CardsFan88]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...nver-nuggets-emmanuel-mudiay-no-13-draft-pick

The Denver Nuggets held separate discussions leading up to Thursday night's NBA draft about deals to acquire Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler or Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe, sources told ESPN.

The deal with the Bulls would include draft picks and multiple young players but not Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, a source said.

Minnesota, Sacramento and Detroit, sources say, have all reached out to Phoenix in an attempt to gauge the price tag of its 27-year-old starting point guard who posted career highs of 21.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists last season.
– via ESPN

 

[CardsFan88]

Michael Scotto: Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns have discussed a trade featuring the No. 16 pick and Eric Bledsoe league sources told Basketball Insiders.
– via Twitter MikeAScotto

Sam Amick: As we discuss here, Suns owner Robert Sarver very fond of De’Aaron Fox, but pick at No. 4 unclear (Josh Jackson?)
– via Twitter sam_amick

 

[Mainstreet]

Gambo prepared us for the draft two hours ago. Does it hold true?

John Gambadoro‏Verified account@Gambo987 2h2 hours ago


Suns should take Jackson, perfect complimentary player to Booker - elite wing defender can guard best player, physical, athletic, can start

 

[Ronin]

Gambo prepared us for the draft two hours ago. Does it hold true?

I think Jackson is trade bait...seeing how many teams are trying to move up to get him. I hope he stays but I have doubts he is ours to keep.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Its go time! Lets go suns make smart decision tonight.....

 

[Mainstreet]

I think Jackson is trade bait...seeing how many teams are trying to move up to get him. I hope he stays but I have doubts he is ours to keep.

One thing I know, I would like to see the Suns wheel and deal whether it is #4 or later in the draft.

 

[sunsfan88]

Just take either Jackson, Fox or even Isaac. Anyone but Tatum.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

If sac is interested in bledsoe trade him and 32 or Miami pick for 5th pick. Take jackson and fox. YEeeehaawww!

 

[Mainstreet]

If sac is interested in bledsoe trade him and 32 or Miami pick for 5th pick. Take jackson and fox. YEeeehaawww!

Yes!

 

[Dback Jon]

Fultz to Philly

 

[Raze]

If sac is interested in bledsoe trade him and 32 or Miami pick for 5th pick. Take jackson and fox. YEeeehaawww!

Just take either Jackson, Fox or even Isaac. Anyone but Tatum.

This and This.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

It's all happening!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Sixers have had first pick four times. F#ckers

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I thought they weren't doing the hats this year