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Nets should be conversations with OKCThunder about trade involving No. 6 pick in NBA Draft
Brooklyn needs another young star build alongside Nic Claxton and Michael Porter Jr. If OKC is willing move one of its young talents, Nets could offer No. 6 pick while also acquiring Thunder's No. 12 and No. 17 selections.
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I believe OKC Thunder want move up in NBA Draft, but not for Cam Boozer.
I think Thunder want move up draft center Aday Mara because they know they need another big man to deal with Victor Wembanyama and Spurs in Western Conference.
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I would not trade top pick in the NBA Draft to the OKC Thunder just so they can draft another center Aday Mara to match up against Wemby
OKC is not only team trying win championship. Every team in the league is looking for center that can challenge Victor and compete for a title.
So no, I’m not helping OKC stack even more talent just so they can keep winning.
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I don’t believe Utah Jazz will trade up with Washington Wizards to draft AJ Dybantsa just because he wants to play in Utah.
Jazz organization is also very familiar with the Boozer family through Duke star Cameron Boozer, whose father, Carlos Boozer, became a Utah fan favorite during his years with the Jazz
I think Utah is already comfortable with the idea of selecting Cameron Boozer with the No. 2 pick if they miss out on AJ Dybantsa.
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ability to run the floor would fit perfectly alongside Curry and give the Warriors a much-needed defensive presence at center.
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Warriors will likely shop the No. 11 overall pick in trade talks for an immediate impact player that can help maximize the remaining years of championship window.
One player Brooklyn Nets could offer is Nic Claxton His rim protection, rebounding, athleticism, and
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Clippers could finally move on from Kawhi Leonard. They secured the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and now have a real opportunity to select Kawhi’s replacement for the future.
Along with the No. 5 overall pick, the Clippers also hold the No. 36 and No. 52 picks in
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Brooklyn Nets lost 118 games over the last two seasons trying to tank for top draft picks. Last year they finished with the 8th pick, this year with the 6th pick — and for what? All that losing and they still couldn’t land a top-4 pick.
That’s what makes this strategy look asinine from
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around Jamal Murray could be available for Jaylen Brown
I’d definitely contact Rockets to see if Alperen Sengun is on the table in a Jaylen Brown deal.
If Boston is seriously exploring the market, those are the type of franchise-altering conversations you have to make
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Brad Stevens is reportedly expected to evaluate ’s trade market for Jaylen Brown. If I’m Boston, I’m making calls everywhere
I would reach out to Cavs for Donovan Mitchell see if for Jaylen Brown framework is possible.
I would call Nuggets and ask whether package centered
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biggest weakness: lack of size and interior depth.
Brad Stevens also deserves criticism for letting Luke Kornet and Al Horford walk out the door. Boston lost toughness, rebounding, rim protection, and size — and it showed when facing dominant big men.
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If I’m Boston, I seriously consider trading Jaylen Brown to Houston for Alperen Sengun to reshape the frontcourt for the future.
Rockets already have three centers on roster with Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams, and Clint Capela, while Joel Embiid and 76ers exposed Celtics’
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Timberwolves, instead of Minnesota facing the SA Spurs
Reseeding would create more competitive balance, better reward top teams, and eliminate bracket quirks that can give certain teams an easier path.
It’s something the NBA should strongly consider implementing as early as next season
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followed that same format, this year’s matchups could have looked very different. Instead of 76ers facing the NYKnicks --- Pistons would have drawn lowest remaining seed 76ers ---. Out West, Oklahoma City Thunder would have matched up with the lowest seed,
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NBA should seriously consider reseeding the playoffs after the first round next year, similar to how the NFL does it. In the NFL, the highest remaining seed always faces the lowest remaining seed, which keeps the bracket fair and rewards regular-season performance.
If the NBA