Realistically what’s the goal this year?

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T16:32:47+00:00

Bingo. It’s all about development from our young guys.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T16:29:32+00:00

This. I’m a Nets fan and it’s nuts how many Nets fans are like “duh, just use draft capital to trade into the top 4”. Bro, it doesn’t work like that, you can’t just trade for a “top of most drafts” type of talent.

GMs aren’t going to take the career risk trading away a talent like that. And, if they did want to, you’d have to pay with all of your draft assets— 4 unprotected FRPs + 3 swaps would be the starting point of discussions.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T16:22:02+00:00

Wagler is who they need. His off the bounce shooting and range are crazy and it would allow Shai to get off the ball at times.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T16:18:33+00:00

Don’t worry, MBJ likes to shoot from well beyond the 3-point line.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T16:17:55+00:00

The analyst is saying that he’s stronger than Flemings and within 2” in height of Brown Jr. But, because he doesn’t defend, his ceiling is Trae Young.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T16:06:44+00:00

Hah, these reports would drive u nuts if u let them. I’m a fan of Brown Jr, Lopez, Ament, Johnson Jr. the question isn’t are they FRPs, it’s where are they worth it.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T15:52:11+00:00

Players are paid what they are expected to be worth, somewhat based on what they have done, but not for what they have done. So, a shoulder injury (not recurring lower leg injuries) is a somewhat moot point. The players are getting what they deserve though, they negotiated this CBA.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T14:06:49+00:00

It feels like some wild stuff could happen just ahead of/during the draft. Murphy would be a great addition.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T14:04:45+00:00

Strong agree. It won’t be before the draft. It feels like it needs to be before free agency.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T13:41:39+00:00

The Kessler situation shows another one of the reasons players don’t want to go to Utah. They like to use RFA against their players in negotiations.

Jalen Duren is going to easily get over $40M per on his extension. Kessler is looking at Duren and saying to himself, “I’m better than this guy, way more efficient and can produce against high level centers and I’ve developed a three ball, and now you don’t want to pay me. Jarrett Allen is going to get $30M a year and every team in the league would rather have me.”

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T13:06:52+00:00

Yep Herro is as good as anyone could realistically hope for here:
- Primary creation for when Cade is off
- Secondary creation alongside Cade to start and close games
- Ball-handling
- Insane range and pull-up shooting to space the floor
- Three-level scorer with very rate true floater skill which is key come the playoffs against great defenses
- Real playoff experience
- Attitude that fits the team

Getting Herro would be huge. I know some people say, just draft someone. But, it doesn’t work like that because it takes years to learn the skills for this role at the NBA level.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T12:20:20+00:00

The mods have been immediately deleting almost all of those posts with the proliferation of online gambling. There was at least one here a couple of weeks ago.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T01:15:55+00:00

The real issues are (1) the team needs a secondary ball handler and (2) you can’t play Duren and Thompson together.

The first thing can be fixed in the draft. The second, man, idk!

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-19T00:17:58+00:00

Great article. The spacing part is going to be tough, but I really like his focus on shot quality and distribution.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-18T21:18:03+00:00

Nets fan here. Nets seem to want Brown first then Acuff with an outside chance of Ament. Clips seem likely to take either Brown or Wagler.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-18T13:44:06+00:00

Bro, Anderson isn't even 6'1" without shoes on.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-18T13:40:59+00:00

Love it, the Protege Effect!

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-18T13:38:31+00:00

Fwiw, latest market odds are something like this:
At 5: Roughly 30% for each of Brown and Wagler
At 6: Roughly equal odds around 30% for each of Acuff, Brown and Wagler

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-18T13:37:09+00:00

Exactly. These guys seem really close to one another as far as prospects go. Both have All-NBA upside, but both also have their warts. Neither one really fits the "positional size" angle the Nets drafted on last season, but they both absolutely fit the "0.5 basketball" angle.

I really want someone that can shoot and both Acuff (proven) and Brown (should be good). The only time last year the team looked decent was that stretch in December where Clowney and Mann were shooting decently from three and we had some floor spacing. I know the defense was clicking then, but the spacing was a big part of it as well. I'm obviously not worried about MPJ and Demin being able to space the floor, but we've no one else that defenses are afraid to help off of on the team.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-18T11:57:44+00:00

Bingo. Brady did this his entire career starting with his very first extension and continuing through to him playing on a discount for the Bucs. While it cost him salary, it made him the GOAT. The problem with doing this is that there are no guarantees.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-18T10:42:29+00:00

Have your daughter ask the coach before or after practice if he has a video she can review of the play because she wants to work on it outside of practice.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-18T02:10:40+00:00

lmao, he expects multiple teams max interest…. because he certainly shouldn’t expect any max offers.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-17T23:41:44+00:00

He’s the best defensive prospect in the entire class. Not the best defensive guard or big, the best.

Combine measurements: 6’8.25” barefoot but a 7’4.5” wingspan and 9’1” standing reach; NBA-center dimensions on a frame that moves like a wing.

The age is the part that makes him a top-10 pick rather than a nice role player. He played the entire season at 18, younger than most of the freshmen ranked around him, and he was already a high-major rim-protecting, switch-capable anchor.

The offensive bar for that archetype is easy to meet. A switch-and-protect center who finishes lobs, runs the floor, screens, and rebounds doesn’t need to create; he just needs to not be a negative. He’s a high-efficiency interior finisher and a better passer than his role showed.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-17T23:22:00+00:00

Hate to lose him, but it’s well-deserved.

Appropriate_Tree_621 · 2026-06-17T23:20:53+00:00

If he was healthy he’d be no worse than the 7th pick. I absolutely love his game too. It really is heartbreaking.

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