The Cavaliers control three picks in next month’s draft — besides the No. 14 selection, the team also has No. 39 and No. 56. However, the odds of Cleveland drafting three rookies for the 2022/23 roster are low, says Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber-only link).
Multiple sources have told Fedor that the Cavaliers using the No. 39 pick on a player who will make next season’s team is a “50-50 proposition.” As for No. 56, Fedor suggests that pick is “highly likely” to be used on a prospect who could be stashed internationally with an eye toward the future.
If the Cavaliers don’t have a specific player they like at No. 39 or No. 56, it sounds like at least one of those picks for a future second-rounder or two will be a viable option. In that scenario, Cleveland would gain at least one extra pick that could be used as a sweetener in a future trade or to eventually draft a player when the roster has more openings and is in greater need of an injection of young talent.
Here’s more from around the East:
- In a separate article for Cleveland.com, Fedor attempts determine which prospects the Cavaliers are most likely to target at No. 14. Fedor stresses that the Cavs are still doing their due diligence and that it’s impossible to know exactly who will be available at the end of the lottery, but identifies Ohio State’s Malaki Branham and LSU’s Tari Eason as two players to watch, adding that Kansas’ Ochai Agbaji would also be a logical fit.
- Nets guard Ben Simmons is “progressing well” in his rehab from back surgery and is “in great spirits,” a source tells Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link). It’s a somewhat generic update, but it’s still good news for the Nets that Simmons remains on track for training camp, given the injury setbacks he experienced this spring.
- The Knicks are doing their homework on Purdue’s Jaden Ivey, having used one of their allotted 20 interviews on him at last week’s draft combine, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. While Berman suggests the meeting is a sign that New York has at least explored the idea of trading up from No. 11, he acknowledges that it’s not unusual for the Knicks to do their due diligence on players projected to be drafted outside of their range, if only to gather information for the future.
Knicks trade up to get #4 from the Kings.
Been mocking this trade for a while. Randle, #11, and that Dallas pick for #4 and Harrison Barnes would be my dream
5-8center : knick win in this trade idea…
Jaden Ivey would be perfect for the Knicks, that’s just an awful lot of spots to jump. I think they can get it but something like Reddish, #11 and the Dallas pick for Holiday and the #4 might be doable if Smith, Holmgren and Banchero are off the board like they should be when it’s time for the King’s pick.
Kings are seeking for a good player like Jordan Pool or All Star like Wiggins.
Chip + Chip + Chip = 3 Chips (still chip)
1 good player > 3 Chips
This would be closer than the Randle/Barnes offer but it would definitely take more than Cam & a future late 1st to move up into the top5. If NYK adds another 1st or does something like Cam, Obi, #11 overall & 2023 NYK 1st top3 protected for Justin, hometown kid Mo Harkless, #4 overall that might work. I lean toward thinking that Sac should keep the pick & grab either Chet or Mathurin. But it would be hard to turn down Cam & Obi plus an extra lottery pick for next yr
Warriors are on rebuild mode.
Kings get Wiggins
Knicks get #4, Barnes, Harkless
Warriors get Reddish, #11, #Mavs, salary filler (hard to do)
As a result, Warriors have 7 players with 20 years old or so.
@Sillvan
Warriors are in rebuild mold??? Dude, they are about to go to the finals and Wiggins at 27 is still a part of their immediate plans. With them paying their big 3 huge salary in their 30s you really think they want to go onto rebuild and hope on 19 yo to mature and lead them? Really, really bad read.
@ Sankara My scenario does includes two 1sts. The Knicks own 11th pick and the Dallas 1st along with Reddish.
Yea I understand the offer. I’m saying that’s not enough & you should either add another 1st or add Obi to make Sacramento consider doing it
Actual draft day trade consideration suggests that going from #11 to #4 would generally require two additional protected 1st rounders (the protection usually roughly tracks the position of the buying team’s pick to lottery). So take Reddish out of the deal and add a 2023 NYK lottery protected (or top 10 protected) 1st to #11 and the 2023 DAL pick, and your trade aligns with draft day deals from the prior 20 years. Beyond that, who knows? But SAC can’t be insulted.
That’s a very intriguing comment. Is there published data or analysis behind this? Genuinely interested in learning more. Thanks.
Ivey is the best player in this draft. Just needs to learn how to play under control at times.
I’m guessing you mean at all times?.. also how do you mean he’s the best player in the draft? He’s the best now or you project him to have the best career?
Obi has little trade value
Kings Mitchell has little trade value
Obi for Mitchell
Kings would say no
The Knicks are almost certainly exploring ways to trade up, as they (and most other teams) are in most drafts. Hard to link that to interviewing Ivey though. It’s still a month to the draft.
Only one reason to trade up for. It’s not the 4th pick. It would take too much to go there. It’s to get Mathurin 7-8 maybe. He’s the only one you trade up for. It’s doable, reality. Frankly Agbaji is not far from Ivey. And he’ll be there at #11.
Mathurin that’s who you move for.
In theory, Agbaji can do Ivey-like things. But it takes Ivey’s stamina to integrate those things into a working game— he really expends energy. I think Agbaji will be limited to be a good backup player. Ivey is also a learner.
Agree Mathurin would be a better target for what would have to be given up, and would complement Barrett. But it would still be a lot. A draft-day call if he gets overlooked.
I agree Ivey is more talented athletic wise. Scouts say his upside is Mitchell. Plus they think he can play some point like Mitchell does. I’d love that yes.
Agbaji is bigger and better shooter. Right now he’s a better 2way player, he’s 22. To me he is a sure thing at 11. Guy can shoot and is 6’ 5” long and lean. At 11 he’s a good catch. Plus we don’t give up anything. Not totally against Ivey, just don’t want to overpay. When Agbaji is there. Plus Mathurin a SF is a better fit and cost less at 7-8. I’m feeling good about this draft.
link to hoopshype.com
Conley is the Utah PG. There is talk of moving Conley and putting Spida at PG, but that will lead to squat as the team would separate more.
The comp is probably b/c both him and Ivey look like they play a bit out of control… But that isn’t always a good thing for a PG!
Cavs draft Agbaji and my grade for him will improve. As complete a prospect as there is.