2025 NBA Draft (The PG-13 version) & No Spoilers

[Solar7]

We just traded for Mark Williams too?

Yeah, uh, what

 

[Chaplin]

we can't even enjoy the maluach pick lmao - ish didn't know we were going to get him and traded the farm (again) for mark williams - that's how bad ish is at this

The #29 and the 2029 pick aren't exactly high lottery picks.

 

[Raindog]

Didn’t Mark Williams flunk his physical when he got traded to the Lakers

Yeah. I don't know what they are thinking here. One good move, and follow that up with head scratcher.

 

[gmabel830]

The #29 and the 2029 pick aren't exactly high lottery picks.

Is the 29 pick our own or do we have others?

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

The #29 and the 2029 pick aren't exactly high lottery picks.

nobody knows where the 2029 pick will be but that's not the point - ish just double dipped his dumb chip again

 

[Covert Rain]

I really like this pick.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

we can't even enjoy the maluach pick lmao - ish didn't know we were going to get him and traded the farm (again) for mark williams - that's how bad ish is at this

Can we really rely much on Khaman as a rookie anyways? This is a pick about potential more than anything IMO.

 

[Dback Jon]

nobody knows where the 2029 pick will be but that's not the point - ish just double dipped his dumb chip again

It’s the worst of three potential pics in the 2029 draft

 

[Chaplin]

In February 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to trade for Mark Williams, a center for the Charlotte Hornets, in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap. The trade was intended to help the Lakers address their big man issues and add size to their frontcourt. The Lakers believed Williams would be a good fit for their team because he's a young, athletic center who's a lob threat and a strong finisher at the rim. They also thought he'd be a good fit with Luka Dončić, who has played well with big men who can lob the ball. However, the Lakers rescinded the trade two days later after Williams failed his physical and the Hornets didn't meet another condition of the deal. The Lakers were concerned about Williams's health and maturity level, and some say they overpaid for him. The Hornets were unhappy about the decision and said they respected Williams's talent and work ethic.

For the record, even with the flunked physical, he continued playing before and after the supposed trade.

 

[Proximo]

Can we really rely much on Khaman as a rookie anyways? This is a pick about potential more than anything IMO.

Yes, probably. I bet he starts at some point - he better.

 

[Finito]

God I hate this team

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Can we really rely much on Khaman as a rookie anyways? This is a pick about potential more than anything IMO.

we have nothing but time to develop him - time best well spent - him and dunn

 

[gmabel830]

It’s the worst of three potential pics in the 2029 draft

Well that makes me feel better

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

It’s the worst of three potential pics in the 2029 draft

that does make me feel a good amount better lol

 

[GatorAZ]

Mark Williams has never played more than 45 games in a season and he’s already failed a physical LOL

 

[Proximo]

This Mark Williams thing doesn't make sense.

Nick Richards was fine as a backup, and at 5 million pretty cheap

 

[Chaplin]

The Hornets will receive a 2029 first rounder that is the least favorable of Cleveland, Utah, and Minnesota (1-5 protected).

What are the odds that all 3 will have lottery picks. That will be Anthony Edwards' prime for sure.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Well that makes me feel better

b0rg

 

[Chaplin]

Mark Williams has never played more than 45 games in a season and he’s already failed a physical LOL

And yet he was still playing before and after the failed physical, so that is quite the mystery.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

In February 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to trade for Mark Williams, a center for the Charlotte Hornets, in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap. The trade was intended to help the Lakers address their big man issues and add size to their frontcourt. The Lakers believed Williams would be a good fit for their team because he's a young, athletic center who's a lob threat and a strong finisher at the rim. They also thought he'd be a good fit with Luka Dončić, who has played well with big men who can lob the ball. However, the Lakers rescinded the trade two days later after Williams failed his physical and the Hornets didn't meet another condition of the deal. The Lakers were concerned about Williams's health and maturity level, and some say they overpaid for him. The Hornets were unhappy about the decision and said they respected Williams's talent and work ethic.

For the record, even with the flunked physical, he continued playing before and after the supposed trade.

was it a physical fail or did he love lamp?

 

[Hoop Head]

I was scared to watch live or follow here but am overjoyed with Maluach. Feel free to blame me if he's a bust but this is like Christmas in June.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns have two second round picks at 52 and 59.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I’m good with both moves.

 

[clyde2tw]

Maybe we already have Maluach traded to like Nets in a bigger trade.

 

[Hoop Head]

Yeah. I don't know what they are thinking here. One good move, and follow that up with head scratcher.

It's a smart move, IMO. Williams is who we want Maluach to be at the worst so he's a good mentor for him. Gives us a consistent C to keep on the floor at all times. As Maluach earns more minutes and develops his jumper and confidence he can take minutes from Williams.