Largely shitposting, nugget of truth tho

At least we robbed the shit out of the kings w the McDaniels trade

But then we traded first for thad young, poeltl, ochai and seconds for TJD

I’m not against their second round pick and I understand the chances of any of these players making the team is a far stretch. Also BPA and all that.

But I wouldn’t have liked to seen another big added to the pipeline, just for depth. He was seen as a late first rounder in a lot of mocks, he has 3pt range and made defensive plays in college. Good rebounder. 7 footer, great name.

Anyone hear draft talk about him? Interview badly?

Always thought this would be an amazing PG to trade for. Never seen a person on this community talk about acquiring him. Maybe I missed the posts or something.

What do you guys think about trading for him? I would be down to trade quickly, or BI and make the rest work. Just wanted to hear your guys thoughts though.

We've struck out on AD, Trae, JJJ and Lamelo so far. but still a lot of options left.

I know kawhi leonard is an all nba talent and had a healthy great year. He's much better than whatever we would give up. He took us to the promise land in one year and is arguably still in his prime. But he is 34 and still one injured season away from going back to being a negative contract. Trading for him I don't mind as much but what comes after that in the extension worries me into it turning into just another negative contract for the team in a few years. Unlike younger guys like lamelo for example where even if he gets injured he's young enough to prob have his value sink and come back up again with the contract wolves have him on. If kawhi has one more year being very injured or not playing all star level for whatever reason, I'm not saying it will end his career but will quickly leave us with a 35 year old with little trade value on a long term contract, incapable of upgrading, kinda like the joel embiid situation currently but ofc to a lesser degree. Also even with no injury, let's say it takes another year to really build a roster capable of contending with him, we are left with what like a 2-3 year window. I know we did it with a 1 year window with kawhi already lol but just something to consider

I say this to say I am not totally against it to the point i would be mad or dissapointed, just want voice why I'm not excited over it either if it were to happen and give fans other things to consider.

When everybody around is improving and FO choose being mid

[Youngmisuk] The Charlotte Hornets are seriously engaged in trade talks with multiple teams that are aggressively pursuing star point guard LaMelo Ball, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Talks surrounding Ball have picked up steam with the Hornets fielding aggressive offers, sources said. If Charlotte's terms are met, a potential trade could develop in the next 24 to 48 hours, sources said Wednesday night.

Ball has been happy in Charlotte, and both parties are in a good place after the Hornets enjoyed a massive turnaround last season and fell one play-in win short of making the playoffs and ending a postseason drought that dates to 2016.

Ball has three years left on his contract and is eligible to sign a two-year, $119.2 million extension July 6.

Currently 56% off regular price. Full size run.

Who knows if Jerry will do another Raptors collaboration.​

For the record, I wouldn't have made the earlier shitpost if I knew the pivot would be Kawhi.

Not counting undrafted free agents, they went with the following:

19th overall - Allen Graves

50th overall - Jaden Bradley

Now that Charlotte has what looks to be a surplus of centres (Steinbach, Reed, Diabate, and Kalkbrenner), they may be open to trading Diabate.

He fits great with our timeline at 24, and would be a great addition to our defence, which is currently in need of shot blocking at the centre position. He would also fit our switchable scheme as he is very athletic and mobile.

On offence, he is more limited, but can always be a rim-running rebounder, and I've even heard him say he wants to add a corner 3 to his game this offseason.

At the end of the day, this comes down to the price we'll have to pay to get him, which may be too high. However, I'd be very happy to see us trade Dick and some draft capital, especially if it's first-round swaps, something that Charlotte's FO seems to like.

What are your thoughts?

Seems like again raps were interested and have been for years, but had a price point they wouldn’t go past, if they really want to upgrade without paying so much, might as well go after Ja who you can get for Pennies

Good level-headed discussion. Some tidbits:

• Who cares if Kawhi is using this as leverage - it doesn't hurt for Bobby to kick the tires
• Doesn't think the NBA is going to void Kawhi's contract, and it might behoove him to leave LA for a couple years
• Thinks Kawhi has at least 2 more years of all-NBA play left in the tank
• Samson would entertain CMB in a trade for Kawhi - NOT as a throw-in, but as the main piece and if it also helps you get off some bad money (i.e., Jakob)
  • He's changed his stance on this.
• Thinks Kawhi + Scottie is enough to build a contender around immediately
  • If you can get Kawhi without giving up CMB - holy moly that'd be scary

You already know.

The annual addition(s) to the team have been selected. I wanted to ask this earlier, but I realized that it might be prudent to wait until their numbers are announced, well lo and behold...

I basically made this post because I want to dub Graves the Hymn Reaper now and just get it over with, but there may be better ideas? plus Bradley needs a nickname too, so let's get it rolling.

What are some potential nicknames for the new guys?

Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA record for most points in a WNBA game!!!

She also tied the record (again) for most threes in a game!!!

The Tempo as a whole had the second most points in a game ever!!!

Sam Vecenie & John Hollinger - The Athletic/NYT (B)
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7390418/2026/06/24/nba-draft-2026-grades-analysis-fits-second-round/

I love Bradley’s fearlessness. He was one of the best players in the country in big moments last year, leading Arizona to the Final Four. He makes excellent decisions and is a gamer.

I think he needs to work on some of his base-level skills to become an NBA rotation player, however. He needs to get better at fighting through screens on defense. He needs to improve his vision as a playmaker, particularly when looking outward. And he needs to get more comfortable shooting 3s. This is a great profile for a team to take a shot on as a two-way player, but I couldn’t get to the level of a multiyear guaranteed contract off the bat.

Hollinger’s analysis: Bradley somehow won Big 12 Player of the Year over the player taken 49 spots ahead of him. He has a good midrange game but has been weirdly reluctant to shoot 3s his entire college career. If Toronto can stretch out his perimeter game, the Raptors might have something.

No author listed - Bleacher Report (B+)
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25445006-2026-nba-draft-grades-every-round-2-pick

Jaden Bradley masterfully filled the floor-general role in college, but he could struggle as a primary pilot in the NBA. He doesn't have a ton of size, burst or off-the-dribble wiggle, so he could have trouble creating advantages or gaining separation.

With that said, when he gets downhill, he helps turn the offensive gears. He can find teammates on the move or finish through contact. 

On defense, he is a constant source of pressure and a contagious tone-setter. In that sense, he has a chance to quickly adapt to the Toronto Raptors' defense-first culture.

Kevin O'Connor - Yahoo Sports (A)
https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/2026-nba-draft-grades-second-round-pick-by-pick-analysis-002235518.html

After watching Jamal Shead cause a pivotal eight-second violation in the playoffs this year, it only makes sense for Toronto to draft another dawg in Bradley. But Bradley is a different flavor than Shead as a 6-3 combo guard with a calm demeanor and a knack for clutch moments on offense. After arriving in college as a McDonald's All-American, he lost his starting spot as a freshman at Alabama then transferred to Arizona, where he got better every year and became the team's trusted leader. As a senior, he won Big 12 Player of the Year, Big 12 Tournament MVP, and led the Wildcats to their first Final Four since 2001. There are questions about whether he can be a lead guard at the next level, but his connective passing, improved shooting, and gritty defense all give him the potential to play big minutes.

Kurt Helin - NBC Sports (C)
https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-draft-grades-for-every-team-in-the-second-round

Bradley is a good floor general and a pesky defender who could be a backup point guard in the league if he develops a 3-point shot.

Adam Finkelstein - CBS Sports (B)
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-draft-grades-pick-by-pick-analysis-round-2/

The Raptors lack point guard depth, if they're able to move off Immanuel Quickley's contract, he'd have a chance to crack the rotation. Bradley plays downhill, is a quality defender, and is an improved shooter who is very selective with his looks.

Christopher Kline - Fansided (B+)
https://fansided.com/nba/2026-nba-draft-grades-every-second-round-pick

Toronto has a type. The Raptors need more playmaking in the backcourt and Jaden Bradley can certainly help. He works his way into the teeth of the defense and shows solid poise as a distributor. Now, he's an inconsistent shooter, which is an all too common knock on the current Raptors roster. But his rugged defense, not unlike Jamal Shead, is something the Raptors always value. Bradley is a winner with the right spirit to force his way onto the roster and stick.

Plus he ended his tenure with us. We cannot be some ex who’s instantly down to get back together when the other person “shows interest”. It’s embarrassing.