Official NBA 2015 Off-Season

[Al Bundy]

NBA Draft June 25th.
1Minnesota Timberwolves
Lottery luck means Minnesota can take either Okafor or Towns to solidfy the middle.
Karl Anthony Towns
2 Los Angeles Lakers
See above. Whichever elite big man is left after Minnesota picks is likely headed to L.A.
D'Angelo Russell.
3 Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has one first round pick and a whopping five second round selections.
Jahlil Okafor
4 New York Knicks
The Lottery didn't go as they wanted, but there will still be plenty of talent available at No. 4.
Kristaps Porzingis
5 Orlando Magic
In need of perimeter scoring, power forward Kristaps Porzingis could be the best bet.
Mario Hezonja
6 Sacramento Kings
The Kings could be in good position to find the ideal Cousins compliment in Cauley-Stein.
Wilie Cauley-Stein
7 Denver Nuggets
In need of shooters, the Nuggets will have a handful of interesting options in play.
Emmanuel Mudiay
8 Detroit Pistons
Mario Hezonja or Winslow could be the way to go for a team lacking shooters.
Stanley Johnson F Arizona
9 Charlotte Hornets
Do the Hornets go with a power forward again, or go for the shooter they need?
Frank Kaminsky
10 Miami Heat
Miami's pick here depends on if Pat Riley believes Hassan Whiteside is the real deal.
Justise Winslow
11 Indiana Pacers
In need of offense and a shooter, Devin Booker would be the ideal pick here.
Myles Turner
12 Utah Jazz
Utah will be looking to add some more offense, possibly in the form of a stretch four.
Trey Lyles
13 Phoenix Suns
The Suns could be looking at a power forward, so there will be plenty of options.
Devin Booker
14 Oklahoma City Thunder
Finding a dependable backup for Russell Westbrook could be the way to go here.
Murray State guard Cameron Payne
15 Atlanta Hawks
Should Atlanta be looking to protect itself from free agency losses? (From Brooklyn)
Kelly Oubre traded to Washington for the No. 19 pick tonight and two future second-round picks.
16 Boston Celtics
Brad Stevens needs to add prospects on both ends of the floor to his stable.
Terry Rozier Louisville
17 Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks would love to add another scorer to their young stable.
Rashad Vaughn UNLV
18 Houston Rockets
Is the possible backup point guard solution out there for Houston? (From New Orleans)
Sam Dekker
19 Washington Wizards Traded to Atlanta along with 2 future 2nd rounders for Kelly Oubre.
Is there a right fit at this spot to go alongside the team's thrilling backcourt?
Jerian Grant- traded to the Knicks for Tim Hardaway Jr.
20 Toronto Raptors
The Raptors need a shakeup badly, and will be looking for a youngster that can step up.
Delon Wright Utah
21 Dallas Mavericks
Forever getting older, Dallas could use youth in the front and backcourts.
Justin Anderson
22 Chicago Bulls
Will Chicago's new coach start molding his new team with a college face he knows well?
Bobby Portis
23 Portland Trail Blazers
Do the Blazers need a contigency plan if LaMarcus Aldridge leaves via free agnecy?
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
24 Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs are always looking for shooters who can create space for LeBron James.
Tyus Jones will be traded to the Timberwolves
25 Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis might look to start replacing its aging big men with a project here.
Jarell Martin
26 San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is always reloading from odd places. Do they go overseas again?
Nikola Milutinov
27 Los Angeles Lakers
After scoring big early, the Lakers will look to fill out the roster. (From Houston)
Larry Nance Jr.
28 Boston Celtics
The playoff berth proved that the rebuilding project is ahead of schedule.(From Clippers)
R.J. Hunter
29 Brooklyn Nets
This pick was swapped with Atlanta in the Joe Johnson trade. (From Atlanta)
Chris McCullough
30 Golden State Warriors
Kevon Looney

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Mavs gonna get Deandre Jordan

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by KevB

I suspect this is more about the Nets floating Johnson's name to generate interest. I don't see any way the Grizz could afford Johnson and his giant contract, even if it is just one year remaining.

Or the Griz could be making one last push this year knowing Gasol is a free agent.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

where are my Jayhawk homers at tell me about this Kelly Oubre guy.

just like the NFL the NBA is a copycat league and Id imagine the Wizards want to run more small ball lineups with Wall-Beal-Oubre-Porter. That is if the kid can even play. Anything to get Nene and his bum knees off the team.

excellent defender with a good stroke, plus athlete but not super-freak like wiggins....has a lot of confidence...but will need a couple years to get stronger and refine game

the kind of player every team needs, but not sure he'll ever be more than the 3rd best player on a good team

[Tombstone RJ]

Nuggets did very well...

[KevB]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Or the Griz could be making one last push this year knowing Gasol is a free agent.

Gasol is an UFA in two days. They'll sign him to the max. They'll have big money tied up in Gasol, ZBo, Conley, Allen and Green. I can't imagine they'd be willing to take on Johnson's $24M as well.

I agree they have a shrinking window, but the $24M Johnson is feasible.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Love my Wolves. GIMME MOAR

I have still never met a Timberwolves fan, ever. I've been to Minnesota, too.

[RealSNR]

Garnett's 99% expected to come back this year. So you know what that means...

http://www.courier-journal.com/story...lves/29474299/

Denied a national title at the University of Kentucky, Karl-Anthony Towns has made it goal No. 1 to take a world championship at the NBA level.

This year's top draft pick said he plans to learn in particular from Kevin Garnett, a 39-year-old veteran who appears poised to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves after being dealt back to the team from the Brooklyn Nets a season ago.

"He's a living legend, and he knows how to win," Towns said at his introductory Timberwolves press conference. "...The things he's going to teach me more are, not just skill-wise and attribute-wise, but how to be a champion. He's got a ring, and I want one, too."

Garnett, during a career in which he's 15 times been named an NBA All-Star, won it all in 2008 while a member of the Boston Celtics. He's also four times led the NBA in rebounds, posting career averages of 18.2 points and 10.2 boards.

Out of his Chicago high school, Garnett went No. 5 overall to the Timberwolves in 2005.

Noted Minnesota coach Flip Saunders, sitting Friday beside Towns and fellow Minnesota selection Tyus Jones: "These guys weren't even born when I drafted Kevin Garnett."

But with Garnett poised to lead an otherwise young roster, Towns said, "I think I've stepped into a great situation."

The 6-foot-11 big man will make his next-level debut July 10 in the Las Vegas Summer League, matched up against the Los Angeles Lakers and No. 2 pick D'Angelo Russell, a Louisville native.

Timberwolves general manager Milt Newton said he anticipates Towns creating a mismatch for defenders. Since UK's 38-1 season, Towns has worked on his perimeter shot, adding to his post moves close to the basket.

"He didn't get a chance to show it at Kentucky this year, but he does have it in his arsenal," Newton said.

Towns worked out for only the Timberwolves before the draft. Perhaps he's the next Garnett for a franchise that hasn't made the playoffs since 2004.

"The process of determining the pick came pretty quick and pretty easy once we saw him develop over the course of the past season, and then we had an opportunity to see him work out," Saunders said. "Even more so, we talked to him and saw what kind of character individual he is.

"It was no question. It was clear cut who we were going to take. He's the kind of player you can build around."

[O.city]

KG sucks dude. So do the twolves, give it up

[RealSNR]

Who said anything about KG playing well? I know the most we'll probably be able to get out of him is 20 minutes every other game.

There aren't many vets on this team. KG is definitely needed for at least one more season until a guy like Wiggins starts to figure shit out.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by SNR

Garnett's 99% expected to come back this year. So you know what that means...

http://www.courier-journal.com/story...lves/29474299/

It means KG will have some advice for the young dude.

"Wanna win a championship? Leave Minnesota."

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by TEX

The Heat did VERY WELL for themselves with Winslow at # 10.

Yes

[TEX]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Yes

Dude reminds me of Clyde Drexler when he played for U of H. I think that's the type of player he'll be. I was a student at UH back in the Phi Slamma Jamma days of Olajuwon & Drexler (And Rickie Winslow). I saw all of them play a lot and Justice is better than his father was at the same age because he's more than just athletic, dude can shoot as Drexler could and knows the game, also like Clyde. I was SOOOOOO PISSED when the Rockets passed on Clyde in favor of Rodney McCray. Thus, Portland got one hell of a player when it was their pick. Same thing is gonna happen here. Miami found one hell of a player still available when they picked. Steal of the draft IMO.

[dirk digler]

Outside of the Heat is any team stupid enough to give DWade $16 million\year?

[TEX]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Outside of the Heat is any team stupid enough to give DWade $16 million\year?

Nope.

[RustShack]

He will go to Cleveland for less.