Rumors regarding a trade with ATL for the 1st pick are gaining steam… personally, i'd rather keep 4 and 8. More chances of hitting.
There have been concerns about Risacher's shooting and ballhandling… what do you guys think?
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Again, I don’t think it makes sense in this crapshoot of a draft to trade up. Imo taking two guys gives greater odds we hit on at least 1 of 2
I hate this. Risacher to the spurs would be great but definitely not worth trading up for.
How reliable are these guys ?
Telling you now this dude is 100% going to be a bust. Don’t do it.
Even though I think it’s unnecessary to trade up in this draft, I love that the Spurs are actually active and making moves. If they think he is the guy, I’m down to trade mediocre assets for him!
I dunno about you guys, but I’d be very excited to have the first pick in the 2004 NBA Draft ceremony. There’s this Dwight Howard guy that looks pretty impressive – may be a bit of a weird fit with Wemby, but it’s probably still worth a shot.
It wouldn’t be as simple as swapping #1 for 4 and 8. Other players and picks would likely have to be involved.
Having said that, I think Risacher is a perfect fit to play alongside Wemby on both ends of the floor. His off ball movement, fluidity on fast breaks, and defensive instincts would all be maximized if he’s playing with Victor.
4th and 8th is too much for the 1st pick. Maybe we can do 1st pick for 4th and our 2nd rd picks.
Or if they like Clingan so much maybe we can gamble. If one of the top 3 teams pick Clingan, there is a good chance we can get Risacher at 4 then maybe trade the 8th pick plus 2nd rd picks for 5th pick and we get Castle. My dream draft is Risacher and Castle. I’m very doubtful it will happen though.
I think Risacher/Sarr are a tier above the competition in this draft. It’s not that much of a crapshoot as you really think
I wonder if thats the only way to get risacher, seems to be a lot for him
It’s more likely a proposal from the Hawks than from Spurs.
they wouldnt do that deal unless they really believe in Risacher so I get that.
still feels like too high of a price in such a draft
I’m not doing this
Keep ur picks spurs
It’s all speculation at this point. Although he’d be a great fit for us, a lot can happen in two weeks. All we can do is just let this draft play itself out and go from there. I’ll be satisfied with whoever we end up selecting.
I’d be ok with the 4, 8, and some of Atlanta’s picks back for the #1 and Young or Murray.
I do not like it at all if we’re not getting a PG in the draft or through trade.
I’m not sure about 4 and 8 for Trae let along this
I’m more than ok with this because you can only have so many young players. You have to do something with them
I would vastly prefer two players than 1. Sheppard/Knecht, Castle/Carter, etc
I will be happy with Risacher but idk, just feels like an overpay a bit for him. I just don’t see the ceiling that it seems nba teams do
I’d give up the 4 but definitely not the 8
I don’t like this at all, it’s not worth it in this draft
I would prefer the deal to be 4+8+ Hawks 2025 + + Keldon + Graham for #1 and Murray to solve two problems at a time but that’s a pipe dream
Who tf is SpursReporter?
Trading up to number 1 to take a 3&D player who isn’t even the best shooter or defender in this draft just doesn’t make sense to me. We can get someone better at 4
This is just a wild conspiracy theory that just popped in my head that neither I or anyone else should hold as truth. I wonder, if this is true, if this is more of a comfortability pick for Wemby. Someone from his country to identify with. PATFO have always been very player first in their decisions and I could see the thought process being “let’s get a guy that’s top 3 in the draft with the added benefit of keeping our guy happy.”
I don’t believe this is the correct thing to do. The gap between 1 and 8 isn’t that big if you ask me. I think at 4 and 8 we’re in no lose situations since like I mentioned the delta between players is so small. I could be 100% wrong here and Risacher could be the next Ant for all I know. I just don’t think this draft is the draft to take a swing like this.
If there’s any truth to it, I’m sure this involves other pieces too. Maybe DJM is included as well?
if the front office really wants a guy then i say trade up, we only have so many roster spots anyways and two misses vs one hit is a no brainer
Risacher is too damn risky to give up on 2 prospects like Castle, Dillingham, Carter, Knecht, Holland etc.
While the thought of a tall 3&D wing to pair with Wemby sounds great, his combine results were a bit disappointing. I know those results shouldn’t be the end all be all for a prospect but giving up 2 picks for so much uncertainty just seems like a bad idea.
In a draft that is considered good or strong I’d agree with all of you saying that 4 and 8 are not worth the 1. However, in this draft that is considered weak, trading the 4 and 8 where you’re less than absolutely positive of anything you want, for the 1, that you know you want, makes complete sense.
Ok, thinking this through:
1) Atlanta FO leaks like a sieve, so there’s a good chance that they want to trade down and get Clingan.
2) If that’s true, they’d need to call at least the Spurs and Rockets, as that’s about the range you want to be in to get him.
3) If you’re the GM of an NBA team, and a FO run by morons calls you, you don’t hang up. Too much chance they do something stupid if you let them talk long enough.
So I think it’s a pretty safe bet that there have been discussions between the two teams. I’m dubious the spurs have serious interest unless ATL is willing to cut us a very good deal, but we’ll see.