With the 14th Pick in the 2022 NBA Draft ...

[guitarguy]

what are y'all talking about with a 6'8" guy? You know full well we are going to snag the best 6'1" player left in the draft.

 

[guitarguy]

But in all seriousness, I wouldn't mind if we went for whoever is the most offensively skilled/potential with a killer instinct, even if they lack on the defensive end. I know ideally that wouldn't be it, but I feel like we lacked a serious scoring threat off the bench last year. I realize Sexton is likely back, so that helps, but still be nice to have someone who can create offense for when the rest of the team is stagnant.

 

[Pierre Pan]

I‘m not a TYTY fan; nor a fan of anyone else from Kentucky this year .

 

[2 For The Brew]

But in all seriousness, I wouldn't mind if we went for whoever is the most offensively skilled/potential with a killer instinct, even if they lack on the defensive end. I know ideally that wouldn't be it, but I feel like we lacked a serious scoring threat off the bench last year. I realize Sexton is likely back, so that helps, but still be nice to have someone who can create offense for when the rest of the team is stagnant.

Isn’t Sexton exactly what you’ve described? Doubt anyone available at 14 would have the offensive skills and killer instinct of Young Bull.

I’d rather get a wing tall enough to cover other tall wings who also has some offensive ability and can rebound a bit. Of course the best option would be a wing who does all that better than the average NBA starting wing but don’t think we’re finding that at 14 unless we get really lucky.

 

[Douglar]

Using this draft value chart: http://nbasense.com/draft-pick-trade-value/2/kevin-pelton-2

Cavs Have:
#14 - 1320
#39 - 250
#56 - 90
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Total: 1660

If the Cavs rolled all their picks together, theoretically they could make a strong offer for #11 to convince the Knicks to let them trade up or a weak offer for #10 if the Wizards want to trade down.

Difference between #11 and #5 isn't that large, (660 points, aka late first round pick), but things get expensive after #5 quickly.

Seems like #14 + Sexton could help the Cavs trade up, but Sexton is in that same sorta of grey 5th year area as Mayfield. The player salary is reasonable for a one year rental, but who wants to give up a draft pick on a one year rental during the off season? LeVert type deals happen near the trade deadline, so I don't think combining #14 with Sexton is a deal that's going to happen on draft night.

I don't see anyone worth trading up for besides Jaden Ivey, and he's off almost every board before pick #5. Seems like the Cavs should stay put and grab either Johnny Davis or Ousmane Dieng, whoever falls, to #14.

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Ousmane Dieng | 6-9 forward | 18 years old | New Zealand Breakers​

Dieng is 6-foot-9, and I liked some of his defensive efforts late in the year for the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian NBL. He was terrific later in the team’s campaign, averaging 13.3 points in his final 12 games while shooting 48 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3. He played much more under control than he did early in the season, when it seemed like the game was moving a million miles an hour for him. He’s not a crazy athlete, but he can dribble, pass and shoot at a high level for a teenager at his size. His upside makes him a worthy swing to take.​

Johnny Davis | 6-5 wing | 20 years old | Wisconsin​

The Big Ten Player of the Year, Davis is an extremely competitive guard who plays tough on both ends. Offensively, he’s a shot creator and maker who was responsible for just about everything in Wisconsin’s offense this year. He was faultless throughout the first part of the season, hitting shots at a reasonable level, rebounding at an elite level for a guard and showing up in the biggest moments. But he suffered an ankle injury late in the season, and as he played through it, his numbers fell off a bit. He averaged 17 points per game over his final 12 games, but he shot just 42 percent from the field and 22 percent from 3 in that time. His elevation, in general, looked sapped, as did his ability to stop and start. But when he was at his best, Davis was a good three-level scorer who also played hard on defense. That translates at least on some level to the NBA.​

 

[cliffdawg]

Seems like #14 + Sexton could help the Cavs trade up, but Sexton is in that same sorta of grey 5th year area as Mayfield.

I believe you cannot trade Sexton,before the draft he’s technically a FA …….

 

[Randolphkeys]

I believe you cannot trade Sexton,before the draft he’s technically a FA …….

Sign-and-trade isn't out of the question, but Sexton definitely holds the cards with getting one done.

 

[catfish]

They're not trading Okoro to move up 4-5 spots. Jeesh.

Why not too little or too much?

 

[inliner311]

Sign-and-trade isn't out of the question, but Sexton definitely holds the cards with getting one done.

If we make a trade it and it involves a sign and trade with Sexton then it can't even leak on draft night. It all has to come together when free agency opens. Otherwise the Cavs and the other team will get investigated for tampering.

When Sacramento and the Bucks leaked that they were sign and trading Bogdan Bogdanović before free agency opened they both got tampering. The Bucks lost out on Bogdanović and the Kings just let Bogdanović walk in RFA to the Hawks.

 

[Randolphkeys]

If we make a trade it and it involves a sign and trade with Sexton then it can't even leak on draft night. It all has to come together when free agency opens. Otherwise the Cavs and the other team will get investigated for tampering.

When Sacramento and the Bucks leaked that they were sign and trading Bogdan Bogdanović before free agency opened they both got tampering. The Bucks lost out on Bogdanović and the Kings just let Bogdanović walk in RFA to the Hawks.

While true, tampering has been going on since at least the late 70s. The question is how well do agents and teams hide it.

 

[Ohioplayer00]

I‘m not a TYTY fan; nor a fan of anyone else from Kentucky this year .

I’m spacing players and names but who was the last Kentucky player be a star (not superstar) in the league.

 

[daytripper]

 

[Cavatt]

I’m spacing players and names but who was the last Kentucky player be a star (not superstar) in the league.

SGA or maybe Maxey

 

[NMCav]

If he does go in the Lotto he would be the highest drafted UC Santa Barba player ever I believe. The best player out of UC Santa Barba is some guy named Steve Nash who was drafted pick 15.

 

[inliner311]

While true, tampering has been going on since at least the late 70s. The question is how well do agents and teams hide it.

Right but it gets harder when dealing with a trade up because more parties become involve. Also it real risky to draft someone you might not want at #14 and the deal could fall through. I would steer away from the temptation to do it just because of that.