JayBirdHawk

Exactly. Plus they all have head coaching experience where as Pierce doesn't. All those teams have expectations of making the playoffs in 2018/19. The Hawks don't.

Do you think Dorsey would have been a rotational player if Bembry hadn't gotten injured or if we had a 'winning' roster? Dorsey would have spent most of his time in the GL if circumstances were different.

It it's one thing I've learned over the years is that when it comes to the draft the 'experts' are not always right in their assessments of a draft class.

How often is that true though? That a guy just outside the lottery at #15 is there at #30?

I don't know enough about these players personally, but just based on history, there is a variance in prospects 11-20 and 21-30 and that is more so based on what position you maybe trying to fill. There are players that may drop unexpectedly.

Do you want 'safe' though? Id rather the Hawks be agressive in going to get the player they covet, within reason of course. Based on where the Hawks are in their rebuild I think I'd take 1 significantly better talented player than 2 mid level players. So a trade up combining 19 plus is warranted if there is a player the Hawks like.

Boom or bust: ESPN's Draft Analytics model predicts top players in 2018 NBA draft 2. Doncic 3. Ayton 4. JJJ 5. Mikal Bridges http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23771351/espn-draft-analytics-model-makes-nba-draft-projections

When rookies reach RFA their draft status no longer matters. If they pan out they'll be looking for big pay days. Thats not true re GSW: Steph got his extention last year KD is due one this year Klay has 1 year left and eligible to be extended. Draymond has 2 years left.

Likes these days are like top draft picks - hard to come by.

Nailed it.

Not can't, I just don't think we will.

If we draft 4 players, i think one will be a draft n stash. It's more likely we combine 2 picks to move up a little.

I wish. Everything, I've read, heard, researched has indicated the Dennis' value is exceedingly low. Last I read only worth a 2nd round pick - around the league he's an unlikeable player, not viewed as much of a starter hence is now overpayed as a 6th man at $15.5 mil for 3 years, defense and 3pt shooting is rock bottom, his semi-demand for a trade and then top it off with his pending legal case and he's viewed as a negative asset. I don't think his value is that low but as it stands I don't think it's top 10 value - I'm hoping I'm dead wrong. All it takes is one team. A more likely trade maybe #16 and Knight from the Suns. But they are also trying to get back in top 10 to select Young - "package No. 16, No. 31 and "maybe someone like Marquese Chriss" to try to wiggle their way back into the top 10."

Not my perception. That's a league wide perception from most articles I've read, pods I've listened too, talk radio, other fan base sites etc. But you are right that it only takes one team to have an interest. Why wouldn't Orlando just take Young at 6 or trade down a little and take Sexton?

Not far. Besides Dennis' perceived negative value. I don't see one team taking on approx. $34 mil for #19 and #30.

You're gonna be itching for days. . You need to post when you are on some of the good meds.

Seeeez fanboy will get you.

Is that all that's empty? Mmmmm? Spud just giving away likes all willy nilly.

Nique really needed those public speaking classes that Ferry wanted him to take.

Dennis' value is in the toilet. (I wish it wasn't so) Dennis has 3 years left at $15.5 mil per Hill has 2 years left - 1st year at $19 mil, 2nd year guaranteed for $1 million. There is not much cap savings in 2018/19 for Cleveland to give up the 8th pick, difference of $3.5 mil. However over the life of the contracts, Cavs will be taking on $46.5 mil for Dennis vs $20 mil for Hill.

Woah woah. You need to be very careful.

I just don't know how far up that gets us to be worthwhile.