Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland had his workout with the Knicks today, but New York remains locked on selecting Dukes RJ Barrett with the NBA Drafts third overall pick on Thursday, league sources tell ESPN.
So it looks like we already know the top 3.
1. Zion
2. Ja Morant
3. RJ Barrett
Does Frank get traded today for an additional second?
While it's been confusing, they usually list the trade and team. I don't see anything about NYK til 55. Even the ESPN.com listing has been accurate even tho the draft stage shows otherwise (in general anyway)
"After accumulating offers from several schools including Baylor, Cal, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and USC and rankings of number 66 overall and 16 small forward at 247sports.com, Brazdeikis announced that he would officially visit Michigan, Vanderbilt and Florida on September 8, 15 and 29, 2017, respectively. He gave a Michigan a verbal commitment on September 22. After he committed, Michigan stopped recruiting R. J. Barrett."
For Knicks fans, worth noting Barrett and Brazdeikis played together for Canada in 2016 during U17 World Cup team. They were the team's leading scorers.
@wojespn says Clippers and Raptors are certainly at front of the line for Kawhi, but says Kawhi might take meetings with the Knicks, 76ers, and possibly even the Nets
Things didn't quite work out for him in Charlottesville as he was passed over by Hunter, but he went to Iowa State, had a fantastic season and got his name called. Very glad for him, he's a good kid.
Never thought I'd see the day when a Virginia roster had four players who ended up draftees.
Things didn't quite work out for him in Charlottesville as he was passed over by Hunter, but he went to Iowa State, had a fantastic season and got his name called. Very glad for him, he's a good kid.
Never thought I'd see the day when a Virginia roster had four players who ended up draftees.
pick any ACC player that didnt go to VIR = Greg says he sux
Not even remotely true. Zion is Zion. I like Coby White a whole lot. Cam was overdrafted, but I think he'll be a nice role player who should stay in the league a while. I was pretty vocal about wanting the Knicks to draft DSJ a few years ago. I just don't really like Barrett.
Vanzetti - well, everyone knows Kyle has a huge obstacle to overcome with his small stature, and I can't argue much when people say he will struggle to defend most NBA guards. I will say, however, that he's a better athlete and has a more well-rounded game than most people realize. From what I read, he opened some eyes in the scrimmages at the combine with a more creative, exciting offensive approach than he was able to display at UVA. His lack of size means he'll probably never be a starter, but his scoring ability and great intangibles give him a shot to carve out a role in the league.
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Sources: Knicks picking Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis at No. 47.
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Sources: Knicks picking Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis at No. 47.
Big 10 Freshman of the Year. Other than that, I don't know anything about him.
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The Knicks won't give up another pick in the deal - 55 and cash considerations to get to 47 and take Ignas Brazdeikis.
Said it seemed like it was clippers or raptors but other teams can come in..
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Didn't realize that name had Canadian roots :-P
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Sources: Knicks picking Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis at No. 47.
Big 10 Freshman of the Year. Other than that, I don't know anything about him.
Stretch 4. Very good shooter. not bad body either. A lot of potential. Was the best player many nights for a loaded Michigan team.
Oops.
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For Knicks fans, worth noting Barrett and Brazdeikis played together for Canada in 2016 during U17 World Cup team. They were the team's leading scorers.
Just another hint that this FO is headed in the right direction, for once. Mecca of bball GDit!
Dad is a former MMA fighter. Plays lefty tho is righty on an everyday basis
Nothing too fancy, but honestly seems to have an odd, awkward shot, if not just a real slow release
Well we'll likely see in a few
Yeah exactly, most trades have been at least mentioned, if not listed as 'proposed trade' in the graphics...so likely Ignas (but maybe Guy?)
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2. He played in a physical conference so he won't be intimidated by the physicality at the next level
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UCLA forward Kris Wilkes will sign a two-way deal with the New York Knicks, league sources tell ESPN.
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UCLA forward Kris Wilkes will sign a two-way deal with the New York Knicks, league sources tell ESPN.
He sounds like a potential 3-and-D guy
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That guy is a little bitter, eh?
Sounds like a decent project. 3 and D wings are big values.
Never thought I'd see the day when a Virginia roster had four players who ended up draftees.
Never change.
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With Knicks signing Kris Wilkes to a two-way contract, they will have their 2 two-ways filled between him and Kadeem Allen.
This means Isaiah Hicks can only come back on a regular NBA contract (he is an RFA with Early-Bird rights)
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With Knicks signing Kris Wilkes to a two-way contract, they will have their 2 two-ways filled between him and Kadeem Allen.
This means Isaiah Hicks can only come back on a regular NBA contract (he is an RFA with Early-Bird rights)
well, if we lose Isaiah Hicks, I guess the Knicks' offseason was a failure. :-)
Never thought I'd see the day when a Virginia roster had four players who ended up draftees.
How do you think Guy will fare in the NBA?
pick any Big 10 player who didnt go to WIS = Jon says he sux
Dont know anything about the UCLA kid, but cant say im seeing anything that impresses me. Would be nice to find another Trier.
pick any Big 10 player who didnt go to WIS = Jon says he sux
Yep that about sums it up lol
Brasdeikis is a solid shooter with upside
Not even remotely true. Zion is Zion. I like Coby White a whole lot. Cam was overdrafted, but I think he'll be a nice role player who should stay in the league a while. I was pretty vocal about wanting the Knicks to draft DSJ a few years ago. I just don't really like Barrett.
Vanzetti - well, everyone knows Kyle has a huge obstacle to overcome with his small stature, and I can't argue much when people say he will struggle to defend most NBA guards. I will say, however, that he's a better athlete and has a more well-rounded game than most people realize. From what I read, he opened some eyes in the scrimmages at the combine with a more creative, exciting offensive approach than he was able to display at UVA. His lack of size means he'll probably never be a starter, but his scoring ability and great intangibles give him a shot to carve out a role in the league.