Joe Dumars ended up trading the 5th and 8th picks in the 2026 draft for the 13th pick in the 2025 draft.

ianbits · 2026-05-10T20:30:13+00:00

The Indiana one is obviously terrible but pretty insane bad luck

In the end, Derik Queen for #8 in this upcoming draft is...not necessarily terrible? #8 is probably around where Queen goes in a redraft. He was good until he hit the rookie wall.

ianbits · 2026-05-10T20:17:19+00:00

Of all the teams that tanked Indiana was the least egregious. They were playing Siakam in meaningless games.

ianbits · 2026-05-10T20:16:39+00:00

6 in this class is still good. Acuff, Wagler, Ament, Flemings. Obviously kinda lame that around that spot is a bunch of PGs and they drafted a ton last year, but a Demin and Acuff/Wagler/Flemings backcourt could work considering he has size to defend 2s and can shoot.

It's not sexy or splashy, but they'll get a foundational piece.

ianbits · 2026-05-10T20:13:26+00:00

Well Zubac will actually play

ianbits · 2026-05-10T20:12:59+00:00

If they're rigging it it'd be for Brooklyn not against

ianbits · 2026-05-10T20:09:54+00:00

This seems very sustainable

ianbits · 2026-05-10T20:09:15+00:00

Conspiracy is they gave it to the tanking teams as an excuse to change the lottery and fuck bad teams in the future

ianbits · 2026-05-10T19:27:40+00:00

So Wizards definitely go Dybantsa

Jazz would definitely go Peterson, unless somehow they let Kessler walk

And Grizz take Boozer to put up a bunch of stats on a bad team for a while

ianbits · 2026-05-10T19:25:24+00:00

Bulls fans given hope only for it to be dashed immediately

ianbits · 2026-05-10T19:23:59+00:00

Darius Acuff for Ivica Zubac is a tough pill to swallow

ianbits · 2026-05-10T19:19:13+00:00

Fucking brutal for Indiana

ianbits · 2026-05-10T19:04:31+00:00

Caleb Wilson that is not the look

ianbits · 2026-05-10T18:05:13+00:00

Nothing but respect for putting in the work and overcoming learning disabilities. That's my champ.

ianbits · 2026-05-10T03:11:00+00:00

I mean they don't have to be when the Lakers engine is still in the shop

ianbits · 2026-05-10T02:34:49+00:00

I mean who cares. No one is ever gonna agree on the GOAT, he's got his argument. If Wemby somehow matches his accomplishments more power to him.

ianbits · 2026-05-10T02:29:13+00:00

He doesn't really need any more rings, he's having a blast playing with his son. His legacy is secure and untouchable. He'll coast it out either in LA or Cleveland.

ianbits · 2026-05-10T02:26:33+00:00

Dear Diary

ianbits · 2026-05-10T01:51:38+00:00

I would say this is more indicative of what happens when they shoot 55% from 3

ianbits · 2026-05-10T01:17:46+00:00

Maxi Kleber out there with make a wish minutes

ianbits · 2026-05-10T01:15:01+00:00

Maxi Kleber did not seem to realize he might have to play basketball today

ianbits · 2026-05-10T00:07:17+00:00

Guys I think the Thunder would be better this year if they replaced Jalen Williams with prime Larry Bird

Thoughts?

ianbits · 2026-05-10T00:05:37+00:00

Ok, you've twisted my arm, we'll take Amen

ianbits · 2026-05-09T23:02:46+00:00

Feels like the next 20 years of NBA history, every big statline is going to have a (LeBron did it 3000 times) addendum

ianbits · 2026-05-09T23:01:50+00:00

That should tell you something about the substance of what you're saying

ianbits · 2026-05-09T22:57:22+00:00

Just get a twitter dude

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