The OKC Thunder gave their fans reason to celebrate. But what are the Knicks and Kings doing? 🤯 MichaelVPina explores ⬇️ NBADraft
WINNERSThe Pistons need a lot of stuff right now, but a dynamic downhill secondary ball-handler who can take playmaking and scoring responsibilities off Cade Cunningham’s plate might be the most important short-term hole. When Jaden Ivey fell in their lap at No. 5, Detroit’s front office probably started doing cartwheels; he was the top prospect available and an ideal player to put beside last year’s No. 1 overall pick.
The Pistons then flipped the future first-round pick they received for Jerami Grant earlier this week for the No. 12 pick, Jalen Duren—the exact type of rim-running, athletic big this growing team needs to establish itself in the paint on both ends. What this means for Isaiah Stewart is a question for another day, though sliding him to a backup role is probably best for everyone.
The Thunder aren’t going to make the playoffs next year, but they also won’t be a joke. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren are a foundational Big 3. And with a bunch of cap space and several young talents waiting to pop, Oklahoma City’s promising future may start to take shape next season.The Sixers made one of the more noteworthy trades all night, flipping the injured Danny Green and their No. 23 pick to Memphis for De’Anthony Melton.
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