NBA Draft

#51      
OrangeBlue98
Clippers, Nets, Kings, Hawks, Mavericks pick 5-9 in order.

1) Who do we think picks Wagler?
2) Which teams would be really good fits for him?
3) Is there any possibility the Bulls take him at 4, or will they stick with whoever is left of the consensus top 4 picks?
 
#52      
DrunkWastedHammeredIllini
I see Keaton as potentially a better fit with the Clippers at 5 than Acuff or Flemings would be. He does all the stuff Kawhi doesn't and vice versa. And if they retain Benedict Mathurin, that's good size, length, and effort on the wing.
 
#56      
Second place is 1st loser
Fly Illini Fly! said:
Between LAC / Brooklyn / Sacramento where would we like to see Keaton?
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None of them. Falling to the Hawks, Mavs, Warriors or Thunder would be the best scenario for him. He'll make a little less upfront, but he'll be properly developed and will make the money up, in spades, on the back end.

Unfortunately, he's going to get stuck in one of those three dumpster fires, but maybe his lack of being ready to play now will allow him to drop into a winning situation. Joining Flagg would be the most ideal spot, being with Kerr would be the second best and being anywhere remotely close to OKC would be fantastic. First class organizations with first class winners.
 
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Fly Illini Fly!
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#63      
IlliniFaninHoosierLand
Latest ESPN mock draft (post-lottery) has Bulls taking Caleb Wilson at #4 and Wagler going to the Clippers at #5. They also have Kentucky C Jayden Quaintance, who only played 4 games this season, going to Chicago at #15. They also have Boswell going to the Bulls late in the 2nd round.
 
#64      
DeeIL89
Results of the 2026 NBA draft lottery:

1) Wizards
2) Jazz
3) Grizzlies
4) Bulls
5) Clippers
6) Nets
7) Kings
8) Hawks
9) Mavs
10) Bucks
11) Warriors
12) Thunders
13) Heat
14) Hornets
 
#69      
TentakilRex
OrangeBlue98 said:
Clippers, Nets, Kings, Hawks, Mavericks pick 5-9 in order.

1) Who do we think picks Wagler?
2) Which teams would be really good fits for him?
3) Is there any possibility the Bulls take him at 4, or will they stick with whoever is left of the consensus top 4 picks?
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Not the Clippers. Nets, or Kings. they are black holes.....
 
#73      
Fly Illini Fly!
I really don’t think Wagler gets passed 5.

Between Wagler / Acuff …. you need the on/off ball versatility to pair with Darius Garland. Keaton fits that mold a lot more than Acuff. Plus, they still have Kawhi.

I think Acuff is perfect for the Nets, who are dying for an alpha offensively.
 
#74      
Boskydell
LvilleILL1 said:
Possibly a franchise changing draw of luck from the Bulls today.

Four in this draft is better than one in past ones.
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And if it's Boozer at 4, any chance they choose Keaton, or did that possibility leave with AK? If that was ever a possibility.
 
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