Here are all the rumors before the 2023 draft!
Pelicans Eyeing Scoot Henderson at the Expense of Zion Williamson? - The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in selecting Scoot Henderson with a top pick in the draft, potentially leading to a trade involving their current star player, Zion Williamson.
Raptors, Wizards Seeking Top-3 Pick? - Both the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards are exploring trade possibilities to move up into the top three picks of the draft, indicating their desire to acquire highly talented prospects.
Hornets at 2: Prevailing thought amongst teams remains that the Hornets will wind up going with Miller. That said, the news that Henderson put in an excellent first workout in Charlotte has led some around the league to, at the very least, poke holes in that assumption. - While it is widely believed that the Charlotte Hornets will select Brandon Miller with the second pick, the impressive performance of Scoot Henderson during his workout has raised doubts about the Hornets' decision.
Portland keeping the 3rd Pick and will try 'Threading the Needle' (or the Two Timelines Special) - The Portland Trail Blazers plan to retain the third pick in the draft and aim to build a team that balances competing in the present with preparing for the future, utilizing players like Damian Lillard and the promising rookies.
Amen Thompson the Favorite at 4 - Amen Thompson is considered the frontrunner to be selected with the fourth pick in the draft, with the Houston Rockets showing strong interest in his potential.
Cam Whitmore Trending Down - Cam Whitmore's draft stock has been decreasing recently, possibly due to his performance during workouts, leading to speculation that teams may look in a different direction when considering him as a potential selection.
Anthony Black Returned to DC for a 2nd Workout - Anthony Black, a prospect, has returned to Washington, D.C., for a second workout with the Wizards, suggesting that he is being seriously considered by the team as they seek long-term backcourt options.
Utah looking to Move Up. Plans to use their Cap Space to take Bad Contracts like Davis Bertans - The Utah Jazz are exploring various options for draft night, including potentially trading their first two picks to move up in the draft or using their later first-round selections to acquire a player on a bad contract, such as Davis Bertans.
No One really knows what the Raptors are Doing - The Toronto Raptors' draft plans have been kept secret, leading to uncertainty and speculation among rival teams about their potential selections and overall strategy.
Guards Prospects (Outside the Lottery) Avoided Rockets due to Crowded Backcourt - Several guard prospects outside the lottery range have chosen not to participate in workouts with the Houston Rockets due to the team's already crowded backcourt situation.
Bilal Coulibally in NYC but No Team Workouts Planned - Bilal Coulibaly, a prospect, has traveled to New York City but will not be conducting any team workouts due to logistical constraints.
Lakers have Narrowed Down to 3 Prospects - The Los Angeles Lakers have narrowed their focus to three specific prospects as potential targets in the draft, indicating that they have a shortlist of players they are highly interested in.
Warriors looking to Draft Older - The Golden State Warriors are reportedly shifting their draft strategy and considering selecting more experienced prospects who can better integrate into their style of play, as opposed to younger, developmental-type players.
Nets 'Extremely Active' in Trade Discussions - The Brooklyn Nets have been highly active in trade discussions and are open to using their first-round picks and players like Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale to facilitate trades and improve their draft position.
Rockets Rank Amen Thompson as High as Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller? - The Houston Rockets hold Amen Thompson in high regard and have him ranked on par with top prospects Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller, indicating their strong interest in Thompson's potential.
Warriors Shopping Jonathan Kuminga for a High Pick? - The Golden State Warriors are reportedly exploring trade scenarios involving their rookie Jonathan Kuminga to potentially acquire a high pick in the draft, suggesting they may be willing to part ways with him.
Mavs, Hawks Talking Trade Involving John Collins and No. 10 Pick? - The Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks are engaged in trade discussions that involve forward John Collins and the Mavericks' tenth pick in the draft, indicating a potential exchange of assets between the two teams.
Portland Looking to Flip No. 3 Pick, but Only for Star Player - The Portland Trail Blazers are open to trading their third overall pick in the draft but are primarily interested in acquiring a star player in return, suggesting they are seeking an established talent rather than a rookie prospect.
Nuggets, Timberwolves Trying to Trade into First Round - The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring trade possibilities to acquire a first-round pick, indicating their desire to add young talent to their respective rosters.
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