tOfficial NBA Draft Rumor Thread

In which we post and discuss the many rumors swirling leading up to the draft, including where prospects might go, and what trades may go down.

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[Siegel] Barring a drastic change, the Houston Rockets are preparing to take Paolo Banchero third overall in next week’s draft, assuming he is still on the board. Banchero impressed during his team workout and moving Christian Wood on Wednesday was a preparation move for this

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Alex Kennedy
@AlexKennedyNBA
"I also heard Chet Holmgren has not provided his medical information to teams (at least most of them), and did not do the NBA's heart screening. That could suggest that his agents are trying to manipulate the draft and direct him to a specific spot."

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Per Quinton Mayo, a Washington Wizards insider, reported in his substack Thursday that Washington is very interested in Jaden Ivey, who is widely considered the 4th best player in this year’s draft:

“For starters, you would think it would need to include the No. 10 pick this season, plus possibly Kyle Kuzma and one of Deni Avidija or Rui Hachimura, with maybe even another future protected first round pick coming to the Kings. For Sacramento, this package would keep them in the lottery and give them a chance to draft a promising rookie while adding to their currently barren wing depth.”

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Looks like Chet is trying to get to OKC. That pretty much locks the top 3 in a lot of people's minds (Smith, Chet, Banchero).

Rumors are flying of multiple teams trying to trade with Sac at 4, including the Washington Wizards, so that could determine the next few picks. Ivey allegedly does not want to go to Sac.

Also it is rumored that OKC is trying to move up into Portland's spot.