2024 NBA Mock Draft Thread

[boog204]

Guys, the comparisons was simply that Newton might have to latch on as an undrafted free angent and possibly go from team to team before getting a guaranteed deal. Their games and talent level are not similar. Nobody suggested they were.

Reading comp is hard in the olde 'Yard nowadays...

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Cup Cormier vs Newton. Discuss.

Anyway I’m hoping for DC to DC selfishly because my kid has a hockey tourney there in December so maybe I can sneak out to a game or two. Steph to…anywhere but the Hornets. AK back home (sort of) to Boston, Tristan and/or Cam to Philly somehow so I can hit people up locally for their unused season tix.

F Duke

 

[Umami Zen]

If Newton ends up on my Celtics I will cry real tears of joy.

TN in Boston would be awesome. Hearing noise that Golden St has been looking at him very closely as well. If they move Klay T and Chris P- they'll be looking for more youth at the guard spot. If TN falls into 2nd Round. GS picks at 52..Celts at 54

 

[boog204]

Cup Cormier vs Newton. Discuss.

Anyway I’m hoping for DC to DC selfishly because my kid has a hockey tourney there in December so maybe I can sneak out to a game or two. Steph to…anywhere but the Hornets. AK back home (sort of) to Boston, Tristan and/or Cam to Philly somehow so I can hit people up locally for their unused season tix.

F Duke

Cup Cormier was fantastic in the early stages of 92/93 (Donyell's sophomore year). There was a lot of thought about benching KO and I remember that Cup had a killer game at NC State to get us a win. Was sad to see that he passed a few years back.

Connecticut 81, North Carolina St. 74 - UPI Archives

Scott Burrell may have had the game of his career Saturday but it was Covington Cormier who saved the day for the Connecticut Huskies....

www.upi.com

 

[jibsey]

If he goes #30 does he come back?

 

[auror]

If he goes #30 does he come back?

Assuming this is about Karaban, if he thinks he's going #30 then very likely no. Considering the Celtics are his favorite team, extremely likely no.

 

[boog204]

If he goes #30 does he come back?

If he's a first round pick absolutely not... My memory is hazy, but isn't a first round contract guaranteed for two years? The second round contracts are not if my recollection is correct. The guaranteed $$ he'd make as a first round pick, even as one of the last picks, I'd imagine will be more than what NIL can provide. It would be a no-brainer I'd think.

 

[navery12]

It's bizarre how many people post that Newton was MOP both years.

I blame Ernie Johnson for saying he won it both years when he was giving him the MOP award in the post game ceremony

 

[HU5KIES]

If he's a first round pick absolutely not... My memory is hazy, but isn't a first round contract guaranteed for two years? The second round contracts are not if my recollection is correct. The guaranteed $$ he'd make as a first round pick, even as one of the last picks, I'd imagine will be more than what NIL can provide. It would be a no-brainer I'd think.

Yes, 1st rd picks are guaranteed 2 years, and then 2 years of team options.

2nd round picks have to negotiate their deals, they can be guaranteed, non-guaranteed, or 2 way deals, for example.

 

[UofCT]

If he goes #30 does he come back?

There is no turning back

 

[aceboon]

Castle #4, Clingan #7 in latest ESPN mock draft

4. San Antonio Spurs​

Stephon Castle, PG/SG, UConn | Age: 19.5

The Spurs have been exploring all options with their two top-10 picks as they enter a critical offseason. With Victor Wembanyama on a superstar-level trajectory, San Antonio has an opportunity to accelerate its path toward the playoffs, whether that's via the draft, trades or other means. The biggest roster need is at point guard, and rival teams have connected the Spurs to the Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland as they work to revamp the team.

Keeping both these picks and taking multiple swings in the draft is also an attractive path, with the challenge being nailing the right pairing of players who will fit together with Wembanyama. San Antonio has demonstrated strong interest in Castle, who might well land here if the Spurs stay put. Castle's two-way versatility, playmaking potential and size give him attractive upside, and also make him an easy player to pair with whomever the Spurs draft at No. 8. -- Woo

7. Portland Trail Blazers​

Donovan Clingan, C, UConn | Age: 20.2

It's hard to see a scenario in which Clingan -- the No. 3 player on ESPN's Big Board -- falls to No. 7, but the Trail Blazers would surely be ecstatic with this outcome, driven by the fact Houston, San Antonio, Detroit and Charlotte all have centers in place in whom their front offices are already invested.

There's chatter around the league that teams such as Portland, Memphis and Chicago might look to move up to draft Clingan earlier than this, but in this mock scenario, he falls right into the Trail Blazers' lap. Clingan brings size, length, defensive prowess, nonstop intensity and passing ability along with a back-to-back national championship pedigree. He has plenty of room for growth alongside the Blazers' core at just 20 years old. -- Givony

 

[Mr. French]

Castle #4, Clingan #7 in latest ESPN mock draft

4. San Antonio Spurs​

Stephon Castle, PG/SG, UConn | Age: 19.5

The Spurs have been exploring all options with their two top-10 picks as they enter a critical offseason. With Victor Wembanyama on a superstar-level trajectory, San Antonio has an opportunity to accelerate its path toward the playoffs, whether that's via the draft, trades or other means. The biggest roster need is at point guard, and rival teams have connected the Spurs to the Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland as they work to revamp the team.

Keeping both these picks and taking multiple swings in the draft is also an attractive path, with the challenge being nailing the right pairing of players who will fit together with Wembanyama. San Antonio has demonstrated strong interest in Castle, who might well land here if the Spurs stay put. Castle's two-way versatility, playmaking potential and size give him attractive upside, and also make him an easy player to pair with whomever the Spurs draft at No. 8. -- Woo

7. Portland Trail Blazers​

Donovan Clingan, C, UConn | Age: 20.2

It's hard to see a scenario in which Clingan -- the No. 3 player on ESPN's Big Board -- falls to No. 7, but the Trail Blazers would surely be ecstatic with this outcome, driven by the fact Houston, San Antonio, Detroit and Charlotte all have centers in place in whom their front offices are already invested.

There's chatter around the league that teams such as Portland, Memphis and Chicago might look to move up to draft Clingan earlier than this, but in this mock scenario, he falls right into the Trail Blazers' lap. Clingan brings size, length, defensive prowess, nonstop intensity and passing ability along with a back-to-back national championship pedigree. He has plenty of room for growth alongside the Blazers' core at just 20 years old. -- Givony

I just went from 6 to midnight.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

Clingan has had workouts with Atlanta, Washington, and Houston.

Apparently the wizards like him a lot. Don’t see him falling to 7

 

[REB1094]

Castle #4, Clingan #7 in latest ESPN mock draft

4. San Antonio Spurs​

Stephon Castle, PG/SG, UConn | Age: 19.5

The Spurs have been exploring all options with their two top-10 picks as they enter a critical offseason. With Victor Wembanyama on a superstar-level trajectory, San Antonio has an opportunity to accelerate its path toward the playoffs, whether that's via the draft, trades or other means. The biggest roster need is at point guard, and rival teams have connected the Spurs to the Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland as they work to revamp the team.

Keeping both these picks and taking multiple swings in the draft is also an attractive path, with the challenge being nailing the right pairing of players who will fit together with Wembanyama. San Antonio has demonstrated strong interest in Castle, who might well land here if the Spurs stay put. Castle's two-way versatility, playmaking potential and size give him attractive upside, and also make him an easy player to pair with whomever the Spurs draft at No. 8. -- Woo

7. Portland Trail Blazers​

Donovan Clingan, C, UConn | Age: 20.2

It's hard to see a scenario in which Clingan -- the No. 3 player on ESPN's Big Board -- falls to No. 7, but the Trail Blazers would surely be ecstatic with this outcome, driven by the fact Houston, San Antonio, Detroit and Charlotte all have centers in place in whom their front offices are already invested.

There's chatter around the league that teams such as Portland, Memphis and Chicago might look to move up to draft Clingan earlier than this, but in this mock scenario, he falls right into the Trail Blazers' lap. Clingan brings size, length, defensive prowess, nonstop intensity and passing ability along with a back-to-back national championship pedigree. He has plenty of room for growth alongside the Blazers' core at just 20 years old. -- Givony

Castle and Wemby would be an INSANE defensive pair. And Wemby can play on the perimeter enough that Castle wouldn’t only get threes from Wemby’s gravity, but plenty of room for cuts too

Would be funny if Chicago took Clingan. Drummond, Clingan, and Sanogo on the same team lol. Portland is stockpiling young talent so it would make sense, but Memphis would be really fun. Ja and Clingan pick and roll is crazy

 

[Matrim55]

Clingan has had workouts with Atlanta, Washington, and Houston.

Apparently the wizards like him a lot. Don’t see him falling to 7

The Wizards don't need to take a crazy upside swing with their pick since no matter who they go with, they'll be back at the top of the lottery again next year.

So in that sense Clingan -- who probably has the highest floor in the draft, and a high defensive ceiling but a relatively low offensive ceiling -- would be a smart pick for them. Between DC, Avdija, Colibaly & Kispert they'd actually be developing a core of solid role players.

Then they can hope to land their star next year or in 2026.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Portland already has 4 Cs on their roster including Ayton. The Wizards roster looks like it should be in the G league and they have no Center so DC would have plenty of playing time

 

[ctbro1999]

Castle #4, Clingan #7 in latest ESPN mock draft

4. San Antonio Spurs​

Stephon Castle, PG/SG, UConn | Age: 19.5

The Spurs have been exploring all options with their two top-10 picks as they enter a critical offseason. With Victor Wembanyama on a superstar-level trajectory, San Antonio has an opportunity to accelerate its path toward the playoffs, whether that's via the draft, trades or other means. The biggest roster need is at point guard, and rival teams have connected the Spurs to the Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland as they work to revamp the team.

Keeping both these picks and taking multiple swings in the draft is also an attractive path, with the challenge being nailing the right pairing of players who will fit together with Wembanyama. San Antonio has demonstrated strong interest in Castle, who might well land here if the Spurs stay put. Castle's two-way versatility, playmaking potential and size give him attractive upside, and also make him an easy player to pair with whomever the Spurs draft at No. 8. -- Woo

7. Portland Trail Blazers​

Donovan Clingan, C, UConn | Age: 20.2

It's hard to see a scenario in which Clingan -- the No. 3 player on ESPN's Big Board -- falls to No. 7, but the Trail Blazers would surely be ecstatic with this outcome, driven by the fact Houston, San Antonio, Detroit and Charlotte all have centers in place in whom their front offices are already invested.

There's chatter around the league that teams such as Portland, Memphis and Chicago might look to move up to draft Clingan earlier than this, but in this mock scenario, he falls right into the Trail Blazers' lap. Clingan brings size, length, defensive prowess, nonstop intensity and passing ability along with a back-to-back national championship pedigree. He has plenty of room for growth alongside the Blazers' core at just 20 years old. -- Givony

This mock has Spencer and Newton going undrafted. Honestly, getting drafted 50-something versus signing as an undrafted FA....really not much difference, is there? Except you can choose the org to play for as a UFA. I'm certain both Newton and Spencer will be able to sign 2-way contracts if they don't get drafted.

 

[auror]

Clingan has had workouts with Atlanta, Washington, and Houston.

Apparently the wizards like him a lot. Don’t see him falling to 7

Where'd you see this about his workouts?

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

Where'd you see this about his workouts?

Have a random connection to Donovan which sometimes leads me to get random info

 

[Newbie32]

Donovan's first workout is June 2nd n 3rd with Atlanta. The only workout where teams saw him was at the combine on pro day. He has workouts over the next 2 weeks.

 

[aceboon]

If they're trying to make the draft a bigger event like the NFL's they sure picked the wrong year to do it. The general public doesn't even care about the #1 pick this year, stretching this out to 2 days is a waste of time

 

[navery12]

If they're trying to make the draft a bigger event like the NFL's they sure picked the wrong year to do it. The general public doesn't even care about the #1 pick this year, stretching this out to 2 days is a waste of time

I have no idea why they did this. Nobody is tuning in for a standalone round 2 where half the picks are international guys who won't play for 4 years if ever. They should be changing the draft day trade system instead of all this

 

[UconnU]

Half these mocks are by hipster bloggers. Who are the most connected?

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[MrSec224]

Reports Memphis is trying to trade up to #3 and that they covet Donovan