The Raptors and the 2015 Draft

[planetmars]

I think Masai can do better than #24 and cap space. I don't think Miami gives up #10 for that cap space (Philly could offer a couple of second rounders just to take that cap hit to move up in the draft).

But it's not a terrible idea assuming DeMar opts out after next season.

[mjt20mik]

One big difference between Jrue and DeMar is Jrue just signed a 4 year $41M contract extension.. so Pelicans had him locked up for 4 years at a decent amount.

DeMar can opt out of his contract in a year.. so he's really a rental and so his value will automatically be less.

Fair enough.. but the other side to that argument is that they get an expiring. Not saying its solely comparable, but Wiggins was traded for an all-star in Kevin Love. Although Kevin is a better player than Demar, I don't think his value equates to that of the potential of a Wiggins. That being said, no one in this draft has Wiggins potential.

[BS10]

Raptors will be taking a guy from the deepest part of Africa with tongue clicks in his name who is a decade from being ready. good length though.

I hope Masai makes this a new tradition for the Raptors, scouting and drafting unknown players from the crevices of the globe

[DogeLover1234]

Fair enough.. but the other side to that argument is that they get an expiring. Not saying its solely comparable, but Wiggins was traded for an all-star in Kevin Love. Although Kevin is a better player than Demar, I don't think his value equates to that of the potential of a Wiggins. That being said, no one in this draft has Wiggins potential.

Wiggins wasnt a concensus future star last draft (the whole 'lacks aggression' and limited offense and jump shot claims) and love was thought of as a top 7-10 player in the league at the time of the trade.

[MACK11]

Wiggins wasnt a concensus future star last draft (the whole 'lacks aggression' and limited offense and jump shot claims) and love was thought of as a top 7-10 player in the league at the time of the trade.

Wiggins was drafted #1

If your drafting a guy #1 he better become a star player.

[stretch]

I hope Masai makes this a new tradition for the Raptors, scouting and drafting unknown players from the crevices of the globe

I was hoping that Masai goes more mainstream this draft and pick someone that could make it into the rotation before too long.

[Miekenstien]

Raptors will be taking a guy from the deepest part of Africa with tongue clicks in his name who is a decade from being ready. good length though.

you mean michael right?

[SkywalkerAC]

Anderson looks like a solid pick - looks like a blend of Ross (the shooting) and Joey (the body), with a better attitude? I think we can get away with guys that can only shoot, as long as they have the physique to back it up. We felt pretty hurting on spot-ups this last season.

[mcHAPPY]

Demar is what... 25/26. Coming off an all-star season two years ago and leading a team two years to the playoffs. Pretty sure his value is higher.

Either way, lets say his value isn't. You would trade an all-star level guard for a 24th pick? I know you mentioned flipping Haywood for the pick, but I don't think MIA wants to trade out of the draft but rather trade down (which I'm assuming would have to include some young talent).

Holiday was:
22 at draft
A current all star
6'4" long armed defensive menace at PG
Locked up for 4 years at very reasonable deal


I think you're suffering from a little bit of homerism on your assessment and the unfortunate leg fracture he has suffered since being dealt has clouded your memory of his value at the time...all my opinion of course. Glad to disagree.

[MACK11]

Your Final Mock Draft

Let's see who can predict the 2015 NBA draft

1. Karl-Anthony Towns
2. Jahlil Okafor
3. D'Angelo Russell
4. Justise Winslow
5. Kristaps Porzingis
6. Emmanuel Mudiay
7. Mario Hezonja
8. Stanley Johnson
9. Devin Booker
10. Frank Kaminsky
11. Willie Cauley-Stein
12. Myles Turner
13. Trey Lyles
14. R.J Hunter
15. Bobby Portis
16. Sam Dekker
17. Rashad Vaughn
18. Tyus Jones
19. Jerian Grant
20. Kevon Looney
21. Justin Anderson
22. Delon Wright
23. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
24. Montrezl Harrell
25. Terry Rozier
26. Anthony Brown
27. Kelly Oubre
28. Richaun Holmes
29. Chris McCullough
30. Rakeem Christmas

[Masai Uhearme]

1. Karl-Anthony Towns
2. Jahlil Okafor
3. D'Angelo Russell
4. Emmanuel Mudiay
5. Kristaps Porzingis
6. Willie Cauley-Stein
7. Justise Winslow
8. Stanley Johnson
9. Frank Kaminsky
10. Devin Booker
11. Cameron Payne
12. Mario Hezonja
13. Myles Turner
14. Rashad Vaughn
15. Bobby Portis
16. Sam Dekker
17. Trey Lyles
18. Jerian Grant
19. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
20. Justin Anderson
21. Tyus Jones
22. R.J Hunter
23. Kelly Oubre
24. Montrezl Harrell
25. Delon Wright
26. Kevon Looney
27. Terry Rozier
28. Richaun Holmes
29. Jarell Martin
30. Christian Wood

[koncept]

1 Karl-Anthony Towns
2 Jahlil Okafor
3 Dangelo Russell
4 Emmanuel Mudiay
5 Kristaps Porzingis
6 Justice Winslow
7 Stanley Johnson
8 Mario Hezonja
9 Devin Booker
10 Myles Turner
11 Cameron Payne
12 Sam Dekker
13 Willie Trillenstein
14 Kelly Oubre
15 Trey Lyles
16 Bobby Portis
17 Frank Kaminsky
18 Jerian Grant
19 Kevon Looney
20 Tyus Jones
21 Delon Wright
22 RJ Hunter
23 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
24 Terry Rozier
25 Justin Anderson
26 Rashad Vaughn
27 Montrezl Harrell
28 Christian Wood
29 Anthony Brown
30 Chris McCullough

[GinobilisBaldSpot]

Only went up to 20 because I could care less about what happens after.

2015 NBA Mock Draft

1. Minnesota - KAT
2. LA - Okafor
3. Philly - Russel
4. NY - Porzingis
5. Orlando - Winslow
6. Sactown - Mudiay
7. Denver - Hezonja
8. Motown - Johnson
9. Charlotte - Booker
10. Miami - Dekker
11. Indiana - Willie Trill
12. Utah - Kaminsky
13. Phoenix - Turner
14. OKC - Payne
15. ATL - Martin
16. Boston - Portis
17. Milwaukee - Grant
18. Houston - Lyles
19. Washington - Looney
20. 6ix - Oubre

[saints91]

1 Karl-Anthony Towns
2 Dangelo Russell
3 Emmanuel Mudiay
4 Jahlil Okafor
5 Justice Winslow
6 Kristaps Porzingis
7 Stanley Johnson
8 Mario Hezonja
9 WCS
10 Devin Booker
11 Kaminksy
12 Myles Turner
13 Cameron Payne
14 Trey Lyles (traded to the Raptors for 20 and something)
15 Kelly Oubre
16 Bobby Portis
17 Dekker
18 Tyus Jones
19 Jerian Grant
20 Delon Wright (to Thunder)
21 Looney
22. Anderson
23 RJ Hunter
23 RHJ
24 Rashad Vaughn
25 Terry Rozier
26 Montrezl Harrell
27 Jarell Martin
28 Johnny Holmes
29 Anthony Brown
30 Chris McCullough

[Primer]

Per @KBergCBS: The Heat are open to trading the 10th pick if it means unloading salary. (Josh McRoberts, for example, is owed $17 million).

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) June 24, 2015

Guys, the tweet literally says what the Heat want back in return, and it's not more salary (e.g. DD or any other players), it's more cap space so they can resign Wade. I'm guessing we could swap #20 for #10 and McBob and I would do that deal. McRoberts is a good bench stretch 4 and he's making pennies relative to the new cap numbers. He could step into PPat's role as the backup 4 if we bump PPat to starter, or if we trade PPat. What's not to like about taking on a cheap useful bench piece to move up 10 spots into the lottery?