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2019 NBA Draft Lottery

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Stylewise... Reddish would be a great running partner with Sexton... That is if they determine what went wrong with him in Duke and whether it is sonething fixable
I say let another team figure out if Reddish's Fatoine-brick-launcher is fixable. The Cavs need to use that 5 pick on a player who is already a proven commodity. If they want a developmental player, they can do that at 26.
 
I'm concerned about losing our pick next year. If Kevin Love is healthy this team has enough veterans and with Sexton/Cedi and #5 a nice mix of young guys.
Will we be bad enough to stay in the 5-8 range next year? They potentially start TT/Love/Cedi/Sexton and probably Knight.
I don't want to purposely tank next year,,with the odds changed i don't think its worth it to do that.
I guess my point is do we move Love this summer? If he's healthy he makes the team so much better..I think that's something to consider.
I wonder if they try to trade up in this draft using Love? Iv'e seen it brought up recently, and although it seems a bit unreasonable given his contract, The Lakers,and to some extent NY and even Memphis could have interest esp the first 2 if they are outbid in Davis talks.
 
I wonder if they try to trade up in this draft using Love? Iv'e seen it brought up recently, and although it seems a bit unreasonable given his contract, The Lakers,and to some extent NY and even Memphis could have interest esp the first 2 if they are outbid in Davis talks.

I only consider trading Love if the Lakers come offering #4 and eat the contract. If that was offered, I'd have a tough time saying no.
 
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Most likely trade draft night would likely be 26 for 13 (Miami Heat) + Bad Contract (They have a few). Clear cap for them and jump 13 spots.
 
Bol Bol is my guy. Swing for the fences. What's the point of making a "safe" pick at this point in the rebuild?

Bol was considered a top 5-6 guy by just about everyone before the injury. He is supposedly going to be cleared to play in 3-4 weeks. If the Cavs don't feel it is a career-long risk, then take him. The guy was crazy good when he did play.

21 ppg, 9.6 rebs, 2.7 blk

7'2 with a 7'8 wingspan. Not a big sample size, but he showed great touch shooting 13-25 from 3 and 76% from the line.

He has a ton of the Porzingis "Unicorn" qualities where you just don't see guys his size able to do the things he does. He can put the ball on floor, shoot turn around fade aways, eurostep, etc.
Looking back at some of the things he did, he probably goes pick 2 if not for the injury.
 
Most likely trade draft night would likely be 26 for 13 (Miami Heat) + Bad Contract (They have a few). Clear cap for them and jump 13 spots.
We could help them clear cap a year early with ending deals, but Smith is the only immediate help we could offer and it won't give them spending money. Anderson is guaranteed $15.6M.

And if you're eating $16M+ of extra salary for them, I think it should return more than just moving up 13 slots.

First focus will be finding a home for JR Smith so he can get cut before July 1 and save a team up to about $16M immediately. I think there will be some bidding on that deal since it's the only game in town - and the Knicks are A LOT less appealing without the Zion ping pong ball.
 
I say let another team figure out if Reddish's Fatoine-brick-launcher is fixable. The Cavs need to use that 5 pick on a player who is already a proven commodity. If they want a developmental player, they can do that at 26.

That's the problems though with #4-#10, the known commodity just isn't there. Hunter and White might be the most know commodity but there are still question marks with them. Garland is a complete unknown. I think alot question if Culver can be consistent enough to make an impact. Bol Bol played 9 games before getting injured and guys truly over 7 feet always seem to have problems staying healthy.

Reddish does have alot of question marks but he was highly ranked out of high school and was asked to play off the ball for the first time in his life. Really he fits into this tier of players and the question like everyone else is how well his game translates to the NBA. I think he could be a guy that shows his true game in the NBA that he never showed in college.
 
Bol scares the hell out of me with his size. Those giants don’t fair well long term and tend to have the highest bust rate. His lateral agility looks ok now but if he loses it he’s done for.
 
That's the problems though with #4-#10, the known commodity just isn't there. Hunter and White might be the most know commodity but there are still question marks with them. Garland is a complete unknown. I think alot question if Culver can be consistent enough to make an impact. Bol Bol played 9 games before getting injured and guys truly over 7 feet always seem to have problems staying healthy.

Reddish does have alot of question marks but he was highly ranked out of high school and was asked to play off the ball for the first time in his life. Really he fits into this tier of players and the question like everyone else is how well his game translates to the NBA. I think he could be a guy that shows his true game in the NBA that he never showed in college.
to me, its sounds like cam was put into a similar role that bosh/love was put in, aka the third option.
 
to me, its sounds like cam was put into a similar role that bosh/love was put in, aka the third wheel.

I agree and they only had a season to figure it out. Also Tre Jones was a top 20 prospect too and was their PG. Most top prospects out of high school are use to having the ball in their hands.
 
Bol scares the hell out of me with his size. Those giants don’t fair well long term and tend to have the highest bust rate. His lateral agility looks ok now but if he loses it he’s done for.

Not many 7'2" 19 year olds can hit free throws, make 3s and freeze a defender with a crossover. He is not your typical tall is the only talent big man.
 
Not many 7'2" 19 year olds can hit free throws, make 3s and freeze a defender with a crossover. He is not your typical tall is the only talent big man.
this guy was projected to be a top 3 pick, if we can land him, that would be a steal
 
this is why I hope that the Cavs can swing a deal to move up with the Rockets pick. So far I leaning towards culver or hunter at 5 and moving up for Bol bol or hichimura
Yeah, for me there is enough upside in Culver and Hunter to bypass the risk of taking Bol at 5. If a trade up became available to acquire Bol I'd be all over it, but still have a sense he will fall in the top 10 which would be difficult.
 
If we magically had another lottery pick between 6-14, Bol Bol would without question be a guy I'd draft and see what happens, worth the risk, imo. But with just having the 5th pick.... I'm going to have to pass.
 

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