2026 NBA Draft Thread

[earldagoat]

 

[ballinsam23]

Dieng got some sauce for a Frenchman.

 

[Coupé It]

Why is he playing in the Australian league?

That’s odd to me.

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Why is he playing in the Australian league?

That’s odd to me.

Worked out for Lamelo Ball, Josh Giddey, RJ Hampton, etc.

 

[Coupé It]

Worked out for Lamelo Ball, Josh Giddey, RJ Hampton, etc.

I’m not saying it won’t work out. It was just odd to me that top Euro prospects are going to Australia.

But after reading this article I get it now. Australian League is trying to come up. Started with Dieng signing. I respect it.

European prospects eye Australian springboard to NBA - WTOP News

There's a new stopover for European prospects who hope their journeys lead to the NBA draft: Australia. The Next Stars program of the National Basketball League has groomed the likes of LaMelo Ball…

wtop.com

 

[pmatic]

 

[HOU$TON]

Since rockets can’t fall past the 5th pick, my rockets big board would be:

1. Chet
2. Banchero
3. Jabari
4. Ivey
5. Sharpe

 

[ballinsam23]

Any of the top bigs from the draft should be able to seamlessly fit in Houston.

 

[pmatic]

 

[ballinsam23]

Hes worth the gamble in this draft. Gallo comp is pretty accurate in terms of their movements and ability, except Gallo is a better passer and not as good of a shooter.

Still can’t believe Dantoni said Gallo was the best shooter he ever seen after the draft.

 

[Retroballer]

Since rockets can’t fall past the 5th pick, my rockets big board would be:

1. Chet
2. Banchero
3. Jabari
4. Ivey
5. Sharpe

I think im swapping Sharpe and Ivey. Sharpe might have some workout pop too. The top three is pretty interchangeable for me. Each have their positives and negative playing with Green

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Green/Ivey seem to duplicative to me.

If you're going to upgrade from KPJ at the 1...it should be someone who is a bonafide, no questions asked primary ball handler or "point guard".

 

[ballinsam23]

I’d see if I can get a vet PG there. Maybe take a gamble on Rubio coming out of injury.

 

[pmatic]

 

[pmatic]

I would target Tyus Jones if I were the Rockets. He can run a team and will only be 26 on Opening Night.

 

[pmatic]

 

[addict4sneakers]

I keep reading OTE isn’t the most realistic setting but this here

 

[WASHED KING]

I would target Tyus Jones if I were the Rockets. He can run a team and will only be 26 on Opening Night.

If their not going to trade Wall they might as well play him.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Are the Thompson brothers legit? I saw some highlights of Amen, looked pretty flashy with his handle. Not to mention he's 6'6

Have no clue about Overtime Elite credentials but yeah the 2023 class looks pretty good

I keep reading OTE isn’t the most realistic setting but this here

Was my exact question months ago lol

Saw these dudes just saucing everything and wasn’t sure what to make of it

 

[VARNELL HILL]

I keep reading OTE isn’t the most realistic setting but this here

It's AAU basketball w/ sets being run and less open play. They're even playing against AAU/Prep School teams in exhibition games.

 

[addict4sneakers]

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

If he kills workouts it seems like he’ll have better chance to go higher than next year where it will be tougher sledding ..

Trash that he couldn’t play any games smh

 

[pmatic]

He looked like a deer in headlights when I tuned into UCLA games.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Followed him throughout the season and wanted to throw support for the Jack Rabbit...

But damb

He had several 0 point games

I hope the best for the kid

 

[HOU$TON]