The “What I’m hearing/reading regarding the NBA Draft” thread.

[Ronin]

This ain’t the draft thread. Just rumors and such before the draft starts tonight.

Lakers, Clippers likely aiming for 'best available' in NBA draft

The Lakers don't pick until the 55th selection while the Clippers have the last pick in the first round on Wednesday and 51st overall pick on Thursday.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Ronin]

C's trying to trade up for lottery pick, eyeing Kasparas Jakucionis: Report

According to Heavy.com's Steve Bulpett, the Celtics are trying to trade up for a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft with their sights set on Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Ronin]

NBA Analyst Says Thunder Could Be Looking to Trade Up in Draft

Sam Presti, what are you up to?

www.si.com

 

[Ronin]

NBA Draft will have tons of international talent, which is to be expected

As has long been the norm, the upcoming NBA Draft will once again be peppered with international prospects.

www.nba.com

 

[Ronin]

NBA Draft 2025: The Nets suddenly hold 5 first-round picks, and all the power, after landing Terance Mann

The Nets would break a record if they use all five of their first-round picks on Wednesday night.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Mainstreet]

The Spurs plan to select Dylan Harper at #2.

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[Ronin]

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[Suns_fan69]

Still some scuttlebutt out there about Sixers trying to package the #3 to get out of PGs contract.

I highly doubt they're interested, but who would say no (other than Beal)
PG + #3 for BBeal + #10 + #28

Philly gets one less year of debilitating contract and a couple more kicks of the can in this years' draft.

 

[Ronin]

76ers to attempt to trade for No. 2 pick again?

I believe that the Sixers will make at least one more trade run at the No. 2 overall pick by calling San Antonio again — something we’ve already reported that Philadelphia has attempted — jus…

hoopshype.com

 

[Ronin]

League sources say Cedric Coward is generating interest as high as No. 11 in Portland and is said to have worked out multiple times for the Thunder. Maybe the Nets, if they’re really that keen on landing Coward, could move into the middle of the first round by trading some of their later picks.

15 mins ago – via marcstein.substack.com

 

[Ronin]

Ace Bailey declined workouts with lottery teams​

Ace Bailey cancelled his workout with the Sixers and, according to league sources, declined a workout invitation from the Jazz (who pick at No. 5). Numerous teams are operating under the belief that Bailey did not hold an official visit with any team in the lottery and that his advisers want to steer him to a team that can offer a healthy shot profile and on-ball creation opportunities.

14 mins ago – via marcstein.substack.com

 

[Ronin]

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