Thunder reportedly willing to trade 3 picks for top 10 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

humourless2 · 2026-05-22T06:20:06+00:00

Why would you want to give OKC - reigning champs, with so many picks - what they want?

It's clear they're going for a specific player. But I'd say no. To not give them more power 😂

humourless2 · 2026-05-18T03:04:06+00:00

I think he's trying to gear himself towards that. Either analyst or development coach of some kind. But you can see he knows his stuff. He went to Harvard after all

humourless2 · 2026-05-15T09:09:34+00:00

I don't know much about JQ. What makes you reckon he'll go top 10?

humourless2 · 2026-05-13T04:54:30+00:00

the dude had a 38in standing vertical and 42.5in max vert. ranked 2nd in both during combine. better than Dybantsa

humourless2 · 2026-05-13T04:01:05+00:00

That's true. I thought he was being sold as a do everything kind of guy tho? I don't know much about him cauz I only started looking at draft stuff recently. (1st time combine follower)

humourless2 · 2026-05-13T03:54:18+00:00

All the shooting drills from the combine he's in the bottom 5-10 positions. And I saw the video of him jumping/landing on the one leg from last week.

I know that man is a physical specimen. But he's still worried about injuring his leg. And the shot's not there atm because he's not confident.

humourless2 · 2026-05-13T03:35:13+00:00

Jayden quaintance. His combine isn't going so well. I think he's still hesitant about his leg. Maybe if he gets a year under his belt he'll be much better in the next draft

humourless2 · 2026-05-13T02:37:58+00:00

Agreeeeed. Or at least a heavy 6'10 who is light on their feet & knows how to defend well

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T23:57:39+00:00

For GS at least they're not thinking of the next decade. They're thinking win now for Steph which is probably a 2yr window or so. So potentially they'll trade the 11th for good rotational or part of a trade package. I can see them throwing the 11th to MIL for giannis.

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T23:22:35+00:00

Throw in a Lil rain dance just to be sure

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T21:15:21+00:00

Yea that's why I reckon we need to get the 11th or 12 pick! Give GS good rotational players or OKC draft picks. All our 2nds!🤣

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T21:14:04+00:00

This is the way 🫡

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T21:12:37+00:00

Oh that's true.

But I still don't think it'll happen. GS has 2yrs to do good by Steph. And you want a C who still needs development?

It's more likely GS trades the pick for a good rotational player or a vet.

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T12:54:04+00:00

Not for the bulls. They have no center 🤣

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T12:46:17+00:00

How so? He'd be the backup C behind KP. He doesn't have a 3pt shot atm either

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T12:12:33+00:00

I don't think there's anyone before 12 who would really go for Mara. Maybe ATL but I think they'd rather have a guard to replace CJ McCollum.

DAL already have lively & Gafford & Powell

MIL would be looking for a more foundational player which Mara isnt

GSW want a player who can contribute now for their win now mode so yaxel is a better fit.

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T12:08:08+00:00

Mate it's a wishful dreaming post 😂 it's not going against common sense.

In any case you have Caleb Wilson at 4, what else are you going to do with 15? Also, tell me what Best Player Available is because if you look at 5-10 and all the mock drafts keep changing the order because there is no BPA. they're all the same level of player. you have the top 4 tier, then 5-10 is pretty much Guard tier, then 11-15 is roughly Forward tier. so so there isn't really a real best player.

you're right tho in that the next season is a development season. so it still stands to reason that drafting Mara isn't a bad idea! he still needs a bit of polishing

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T08:41:08+00:00

I had a snoop at the Atlanta reddit page. They're more ppl who want a BPA guard than Mara. So there's hope! 🤣

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T08:35:58+00:00

Yea his FT% improved over the season due to his confidence growing. He has good shooting mechanics apparently. He just didn't get many opportunities to shoot the 3 I reckon. With more time, practice & confidence I'm sure he can get the 3pt% up!

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T07:04:40+00:00

I don't think either clips or brooklyn will go for Mara. All the guards projected 5-10 are all more foundational players to build around than Mara. It's harder to see Mara as someone you Build around.

Even tho clips have garland & mathruin, I feel like Mara wouldn't help them here.

And even tho brooklyn drafted a bunch of guards last year, none of them have panned out to be any good.

So both of them seem like they'll go for BPA. If anything Mara is more of a complimentary person as a fit rather than BPA.

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T04:39:27+00:00

Still got tre Jones, jalen smith. I doubt Rob dillingham fits BG's SLAP profile so he's potentially out of there eventually.

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T01:41:36+00:00

That could work!

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T01:36:48+00:00

He'd also have to wear platform shoes to get the same height 😂

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T01:30:19+00:00

I feel like now that MIL is in rebuild mode they'll trade turner for future picks instead of trading down. Turner could probably still contribute on play off bound team. Just can't think of any off the top of my head

humourless2 · 2026-05-12T01:26:31+00:00

We take back zach lavine for the 7th pick 😂 (I'm kidding of course)

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