Poeltl & Pascal - The 2016 Draft

[TrueTorontoFan]

George Lucas is just a sick name. We could get George Lucas and Commander Wiggins.

[007]

Man, the Den/NYK pick might be HUGE.

Top 10 pick while making the playoffs (hopefully) would be pretty freaking amazing.

Thanks Bargnani!

[The Great One]

Knicks actually did a good job in the draft in terms of long term building but it really hurts their 2016 draft. I'm sure that NY pick is going to be a lottery pick. No doubt abt it.

I doubt it. They're going to add 1 or 2 big name FA i'm sure. That's what they do. They want to win now.

[007]

I doubt it. They're going to add 1 or 2 big name FA i'm sure. That's what they do. They want to win now.

Doesn't mean they will.

[raptors999]

I doubt it. They're going to add 1 or 2 big name FA i'm sure. That's what they do. They want to win now.

They'll likely start Grant and Porzingus. It's a 20-30 win team regardless of any FA. They also need to fill about a dozen roster spots

[BreakingBradStevens]

Kris Dunn and Gary Payton will be interesting.

[Shantz]

They'll likely start Grant and Porzingus. It's a 20-30 win team regardless of any FA. They also need to fill about a dozen roster spots

True. Also, if the rumors are true and Melo is upset/disgruntled with Knicks after last night's picks and trade, that could have an impact on recruitment this summer.

Then we have Denver and the Lawson situation. Plus they play in the West...

[raptors999]

True. Also, if the rumors are true and Melo is upset/disgruntled with Knicks after last night's picks and trade, that could have an impact on recruitment this summer.

Then we have Denver and the Lawson situation. Plus they play in the West...

Without Melo, they're a 35-40 win team

[ball4life]

I doubt it. They're going to add 1 or 2 big name FA i'm sure. That's what they do. They want to win now.

I don't know who they ll add.
Gasol is staying,
Aldridge to Lakers or Spurs,
DJ is staying with clippers no reason for him to leave. Even if he does leave to NYK he will not add any wins cuz of the fit there.

Everyone else is UFA who's deal will be matched except Tobias but Tobias and Melo on the same team in a triangle offence will be mess.
Plus any new players they add will have to learn this god damn triangle and it usually takes half the season for it. By then Melo will wear down and start to question everything Phil is doing and most likely request to get himself out of there.

All in all the NYK is fucked. Their only option is to trade Melo.

But the only scare if D-Wade decides to go to NY on a wink wink deal. That ll change everything.

[Shantz]

Is Thon Maker eligible?

Thon Maker had played with the idea of reclassifying for 2015, but will remain as part of the 2016 class (mostly due to academics they say). He won't be eligible for the NBA Draft until 2017.

[raptors999]

I don't know who they ll add.
Gasol is staying,
Aldridge to Lakers or Spurs,
DJ is staying with clippers no reason for him to leave. Even if he does leave to NYK he will not add any wins cuz of the fit there.

Everyone else is UFA who's deal will be matched except Tobias but Tobias and Melo on the same team in a triangle offence will be mess.
Plus any new players they add will have to learn this god damn triangle and it usually takes half the season for it. By then Melo will wear down and start to question everything Phil is doing and most likely request to get himself out of there.

All in all the NYK is fucked. Their only option is to trade Melo.

But the only scare if D-Wade decides to go to NY on a wink wink deal. That ll change everything.

If D-wade goes to NY it just means 45M is sitting out games injured instead of 25M

[WJF]

Thon Maker had played with the idea of reclassifying for 2015, but will remain as part of the 2016 class (mostly due to academics they say). He won't be eligible for the NBA Draft until 2017.

I am not positive, but I believe that Maker is technically an international prospect and could actually declare for the 2016 draft if he felt ready....I think it is a legit possibility. He will turn 19 in February of 2016.

[Shantz]

From what I've read it's a bit of a grey area for Maker. I believe though since he played briefly while in Virginia that he is no longer considered just an international prospect. He has also been quoted as saying he is going to do some college after high school.

As for playing college basketball in the future, Maker’s answer was simple.

“Of course,” he said.

http://tipofthetower.com/2015/06/24/...-maker-shines/

That can easily change if he finds out he could be a top 10 pick in 2016 (and is legally allowed to enter draft as international prospect), but currently it seems he is off to college somewhere in 2016.

[tenforthewin]

The Knicks looks good this year

Grant
?
Carmello
David West/Bargs
Porzingis/Stoudamire

All they need now is go after a SG in FA, I see them competing for a playoff spot.

[WJF]

The Knicks looks good this year

Grant
?
Carmello
David West/Bargs
Porzingis/Stoudamire

All they need now is go after a SG in FA, I see them competing for a playoff spot.

When did they get David West.....and David West is not that good any more.