With the 56th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft ...

[cabs]

Mobley and convert to two-way

 

[sailfish]

I hate earmarking picks for certain guys ‘cause then you aren’t prepared for the unexpected. Hopefully, the Cavs remain flexible at #56, as a good prospect(s) will fall down the board. It happens every year.

 

[buzzdog]

Thinking this through as I type...

If Mobley is there at #58/56, is there any benefit to giving him a *wink wink* deal and make him a priority UDFA instead? I haven't studied the new CBA, but could there be a benefit to free agency instead of 2nd round pick? I ask for the idea of making a draft and stash selection at #58/56, while also adding Mobley for "now".

As mentioned, just thinking this through. Thoughts welcomed.

IMO using this for Mobley will pay more dividends than any other use of the pick. I believe he is both a potentially serviceable, useful player on the court, and a useful cultural piece. I don't think Evan would care either way, but at the same time I do think Evan and the Mobley family would appreciate it as being useful, beneficial, and thoughtful. Of course there should be extensive conversations and communications about what everyone's wishes are, but I seriously doubt any of them would be opposed as some here seem to think.

Comparing such a move to a draft and stash? Draft and stash has an extremely low probability of bringing anything of value compared to adding Isaiah Mobley, which has quantifiable and obvious benefits.

 

[foucault87]

IMO using this for Mobley will pay more dividends than any other use of the pick. I believe he is both a potentially serviceable, useful player on the court, and a useful cultural piece. I don't think Evan would care either way, but at the same time I do think Evan and the Mobley family would appreciate it as being useful, beneficial, and thoughtful. Of course there should be extensive conversations and communications about what everyone's wishes are, but I seriously doubt any of them would be opposed as some here seem to think.

Comparing such a move to a draft and stash? Draft and stash has an extremely low probability of bringing anything of value compared to adding Isaiah Mobley, which has quantifiable and obvious benefits.

And the risk with hush hush deals is that someone might play spoiler. Its why I'm fairly certain Cha is taking a big at 13. What if the Cavs trade the 14 away and someone else takes their target?

 

[thegodfather]

From Hollinger:

56. Luke Travers | 6-7 | SF | Perth Wildcats

One of my favorite stash candidates, Travers played in the G League Elite Camp and showed enough feel as a passer and secondary ballhandler to think he can make it if his shot straightens out. To this point that’s been the biggest hold-up in him turning into a Joe Ingles-type distributor from the forward spot, because Travers can put it on the deck with either hand and make plays off the dribble. He also rocks a glorious blond mullet straight out of a 1984 Ratt video, which makes every play twice as impressive.

 

[Boom Outta Here]

Mentions training with the Cavs for Summer League.

 

[buzzdog]

So was the front office perceiving a need for a Delly factor? Is this guy a gritty player? The highlight reels are pretty meh. Reminds me of Luke Jackson.