[JoeWolf1]

 I don’t know if you guys are having the same struggles I am when it comes to trying to figure out who to put at Golden State’s #7 pick.  I felt confident about Austin Rivers, two weeks ago Terrance Jones last week, and now after hearing a lot of mixed things from the Warriors I’m back to square one.

I personally think they’re going to trade the pick, or perhaps move down.  I have Lamb slated there because I think he would be a nice compliment to Steph Curry, but he’s a guy who is probably a reach at #7 and I don’t feel good about that pick.

Are you guys having the same problem and what route do you think the Warriors will take with their draft pick or who do you think will be picking in their place.  Then again, they could have loved PJIII or Terrance Jones and they’re just down-playing it…

 

[SpacegrassParticipant]

I agree with you , GSW need a good SF.  The problem is I don’t see Barnes or MKG falling that far and after those two it is a drop off at the position , whether it be guys that are more combo forwards like the two Jones or GSW having to reach for a SF forward that they can pick up later in the lottery.  I think you are right on about them trading down in the lottery and maybe try and pick up a guy like Moe Harkless in that 11-14 range.  He would fit really well into the SF position for them plus he has great upside.

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 what spacegrass said

[NCarmean18Participant]

 I’m having a lot of trouble deciding who to put at that spot, too.  I haven’t updated my mock draft in about 2 weeks, but the last time I did, I had Jeremy Lamb going 7th overall.  In my opinion, if the Warriors keep that pick, he is the best fit for that range.  

However, I don’t think they keep that pick.  So if I were you, I’d think about a potential trade to Philadelphia for Andre Iguodala, Memphis for Rudy Gay, or Denver for Wilson Chandler.  

With those being listed, I think Philly would take a chance on a guy like Perry Jones, however I think that is a HUGE reach for the #7 pick.  For Memphis, a guy like Jeremy Lamb, Austin Rivers, or Dion Waiters would make a lot of sense.  O.J. is presumably on his way out, and they need a young 2-guard for the future.  Then for Denver, it’s hard to say.  They could bring in a 2 guard to back up Afflalo.  They could look to replace JaVale McGee if they don’t want to match the offers he will get as a restricted free agent, and as high as I am on Meyers Leonard, even I don’t think he is worth the #7 overall pick just yet.  

One time will tell, friend.  Only time will tell… 

[sheltwon3Participant]

@ JoeWolf, I think GSW is sold on having a big backcourt with Curry and Thompson.  They are either going to take a 3 or 4 with that 7th pick if they keep it but I think they will trade for a legit small forward and possibly grab a bk up 4 with their late pick.

[Wahoo757Participant]

Well I’m having problems at #2 so my mock could fall apart and have a snowball effect after #2. CHA and GSW are giving me some trouble, wouldn’t be surprised if one or both decided to trade their pick.

[sammybuckeye13Participant]

Warriors want a franchise SF and I don’t think either of the Joneses will do it for them. Both could be forced into a position that might not be ideal and both are too unassertive to provide what the Warriors REALLY want, which is a tough SF who can produce on both ends, but especially on D.

They’re one of the only teams in the lottery I really support pursuing a trade as openly as possibly. I think Iggy would be a perfect fit. Iggy is built to be a third scorer on a good team but he can really fill any role; Curry, Klay and Lee can fill it up and Bogut gives great production at the C spot. Iggy is one of the best defensive players in the league, he’s one of the best passes at his position and he’s used to a leadership role. I would go so far to say that If they stay healthy, Curry-Thompson-Iggy-Lee-Bogut would be closer to contender (Memphis-like contender) than borderline playoff team. 

[YurpleHazEParticipant]

Lol at gsw having a big backcourt maybe height wise, but both guys are featherweight compared to other backcourt and there pretty soft….gsw desperately needs someone who could command the defense like iggy and bring toughness/intensity night in night out…and I know warrior fans have to be dissapointed in the progression of dorrel wright..

[piratejpParticipant]

Agree that Golden State would be a perfect landing spot for Iggy.  Would the 7th pick be enough or would they have to include the 30th or a 2nd rounder?  Who’d go back to make the salary’s work?  Seems like a good match though.  Regardless of what they do, unless Barnes fell to them (unlikely), there doesn’t seem to be any real clear choice and so moving the pick for a player or trade-back makes the most sense.

[juslistinParticipant]

The Golden State Warriors draft  choice is definitely a sleeper as the speculation of who they are interested in and who they want to draft is all over the place. I’m thinking they take the best player available at SG or SF. Both Terrance Jones and Perry Jones seem like good picks but the reviews were negative and going at 7 would be a reach for either one of them. I’m assuming they shop the pick or they draft a SG to compliment their team. Lamb, Rivers and Waiters can be possibilities. I can see a trade occuring where Golden State moves down in the draft perhaps with a trade, or trading away the pick for a SF.

[JoeWolf1]

 ^I think Iggy would be a good fit in Golden State, but then where does that leave Philly? Do they try to replace Lou Williams with a scoring guard like Rivers, Lamb or Waiters or do they reach for a PF.  

They (Philly) worked out Moe Harkless, who I think would be a great pick at #15, especially if they trade Iggy.

 

[Andrew1984Participant]

I really don’t think they mind having Dorrell Wright at the 3. In this case, they would try to get a young big man, because David Lee and Andrew Bogut are both in their upper 20s and in two or three years when they’re less effective,  a young big who is a project now could be at full bloom.

I could also see them moving Klay to the 3 and acquiring a 2 in the draft or via trade.

But yeah, it’s hard to project because of these six: Davis, Robinson, MKG, Beal, Barnes, Drummond, unless Lillard sneaks in there somewhere, there’s a pretty big drop off after the top six go.

[FUNKYBUNCHParticipant]

 Warriors may be "stuck" with their pick. I mean MEM announced they are going with Rudy Gay after all and not trading him earlier this week. Then their other hopes are Iggy and Granger and WChandler. GS doesn’t really have anything to offer Granger because IND would want either a stud PG which GS wouldn’t give up Curry in the process, or a superstar- which GS doesn’t have to offer. A 3 way deal with IND would be very hard. PHI is almost in the same boat as IND. They want either a superstar for Iggy, or someone younger that is about as good. GS has already been in discussions offering Dorrel Wright and their draft picks away to get one of those SFs, but neither IND or PHI  need depth much or DEN for that matter. And Chandler isn’t exactly worth all that in the first place. If these teams stick with what they have last year, they are basically better off then getting players we are not sure being all-star quality players.

Then both Jones work outs GS was not impressed with IMO, expressing neither are looking like they have a true position, especially struggling at the 3 spot. Maybe they are pulling everyone’s chains there though. Lamb is a good player, but other than his length, he is very close to the same player as Klay Thompson… would they draft another Klay Thompson? So that does kind of leave everyone back to square one again. Maybe the answer is to just draft the best player available. YES- everybody is in a dilemma at the 7 spot and even 8 with trade rumors. And this makes an impact of who gets drafted in what order from then on… 

I HAVE NO EFFIN’ CLUE EITHER!!!

[piratejpParticipant]

I suppose they could also look to move up to get Barnes or MKG – who’d be willing to move back?

Charlotte wouldn’t take the 30th to move back that far – it would have to be the 7th and a future pick (or a player?); which seems unlikely (but not impossible).

Wiz & Cavs are too likely to have someone they like fall to them (including Barnes in Cavs’ case).  Ditto the Kings.  Portland probably would just pass on Barnes if he fell to them; unless they traded the pick to someone who wanted him.

All in all a trade-up seems unlikely and bringing in a veteran SF still the best way for the Warriors to go.  Anyone see a way for them to move up in the draft that I’m missing?

[Lebron’s HairlineParticipant]

I think the warriors may trade down for Houston’s 14th and 16th pick but I have no clue who Houston would want at 7 maybe lilliard since dragic and Lowry are on their way out

[Sewok15Participant]

Iggy would fit well with the Warriors but I don’t think the Sixers are going to deal him. He had a good playoff run and looked like he wanted to be in Philly. I expect them to keep him around and if they don’t like what they see in the first half of the season they deal him before the deadline. I don’t think the 7th pick in this draft is worth Iggy unless GS would throw in Thompson since the Sixers would have to take back another undesirable contract.

I still think it could be Terrance Jones here but not PJ3…he will last until at least the late lottery for sure.

[piratejpParticipant]

Hensen might work if they stayed in the 7 spot.  He’ll gives them something up front their current guys really don’t offer a lot of; and has decent upside if he fills out a little bit.

They could then look to SF at pick 30 with at least one of Jeffrey Taylor, Draymond Green, Royce White or Quincy Miller likely to still be on the board.  I’m sure they’d rather go SF early, but this would work too.

 

[ReactionParticipant]

 From what I’ve read they are looking for a wing. I have no idea what they are looking for though because one day they say they want Drummond if he falls the next they want a wing player

[surveParticipant]

 I feel your pain.  Its a tough one for me.  On mine I am thinking that Beal falls there because I think the top 5 guys is the same group….Davis…then MKG, Barnes, Drummond, and Robinson in no particular order.  I think while Beal may end up in the top 5, all the aforementioned are more solidified there.  Then I feel Portland may upset the applecart with Lillard.  Which makes my # 7 feel like a Rivers pick.

I have thought of Lamb, Sully, Jones, and Harkless there but dont think any of them will go that high…and if Lillard isnt picked at 6, then I definitely dont think GSW picks him 7th, he would likely slide back to around 10-14 range.

I said in a post that the originally lottery was the first 7.  Normally, that is where the divide comes.  In this draft, it seems the divide begins right around 6….hence making 7 a mindboggler.

I think this pick gets used in a deal for an actual player.

[JoeWolf1]

I thought I read it on BTPH’s latest post. It was so long I have to admit, I skimmed it.

[Tha King2121Participant]

 You said that Philly worked out Moe Harkless? I didn’t see that anywhere, On the Sixers website there very updated and have already interviews of todays workouts with Terrence Ross, Q Miller, and Mike Scott.

I didn’t see where that was stated and when, If you have an article or any evidence I’d like to see it. I mean I would love to see that Philly worked him out because I wouldn’t mind us drafting him. 

[GrandmamaParticipant]

I doubt they go PF. David Lee is signed to a huge contract for multiple years, so he probably won’t be going anywhere and I doubt they take someone to back him up at 7. I see them looking either SG or SF. They may reach for Perry Jones. I’ve got them taking Lamb as of right now. The 7th pick is definitely a tough one to predict. I have a feeling they may trade down.

[nateoak10Participant]

 We don’t want either Jones

Go with Barnes, Sullinger or Harkless for our pick. We are going for a SF. End of story. DOn’t even bother considering someone like Lamb. Sully might get a look though at 7

[JoeWolf1]

I thought I read it on BTPH’s latest post. It was so long I have to admit, I skimmed it.

[nateoak10Participant]

 But I see 0 reasons why he drops 

[GoJOSH HUESTISParticipant]

Dont get fooled by the reports after these workouts. The teams are always throwing out false reports so they can get the guy they want. Chances are GS goes after a Sf/Pf because the backcourt is set,Royce White possibly

[aamir543Participant]

I’m a Warriors fan and even I don’t know who we should take, the problem is that the crop of Drummond-Barnes-Beal-MKG-Robinson will be gone by our pick. I guess we just have to hope that a team like Washington or Sacramento reaches for say a Terrence Ross or Jeremy Lamb so that one of the aforemnetioned 5 fall to us.

[benny15Participant]

as a warriors fan, if they are going to keep the pick, i have them reaching for Jarred Sullinger in 7th. we all know the reasons why his draft stock has gone down after last year despite having a solid season, and even with his questionable ability to switch to the NBA game and dominate, i think he chances that he comes off as a bust wont be as large as other high risk high reward players such as perry jones who might be available.

the warriors need to address their need for front court depth, check. they need to address their issues at rebounding, check. they need to add a player who can help and contribute right away since they’re not primed to be a rebuilding team filled with young talent, check.

these warriors made last years deal to part with ellis so that they can feature a team with a core of Curry, Lee and Bogut. those three will be the players mark jackson will be relying on to keep them in games and compete. Bogut and Lee are 27 and 29 respecitvely and are in their prime years. they are built to try to contend for a play-off spot. they’re not featuring a bunch of early 20 year olds rebuilding and honing young talent to groom them to take the next stage in a couple of years, no, its already time for them to take that next step. and when you’re doing that, you need to NBA ready rookies comming to play and compete hard right off the bat more than you would project players such as Leonard. best case scenario, Sullinger lives up to his promise and potential seen in him last year and the warriors deal David Lee to open up minutes for Sullinger, worst case scenario, they get a rotation big man who can play either big man positions in spurts while giving Lee or Bogut rest on the bench.

if its the warriors pick to keep, then the other player im considering is Tyler Zeller. however, i feel more comfortable that sullinger might be a much better surprise due to his competitiveness and maturity in his game despite his age.

 

[GoJOSH HUESTISParticipant]

Sully won’t be a bust, Bust are athletic guys who are supposed to have high potential. Guess like Sully (skilled ) are never bust unless they eat their self out of the NBA

[jhbm24Participant]

 If the Houston rockets trade there two picks for our 7th. It would be great for the warriors. They can draft harkless at 14, and one of the jones at 16, preferably perry. Then we get two potential picks and try tools perry to a 4 so one day when lee is on the downfall, out 5 will be

 

1.curry

2.thompson

3.harkless

4.perry jones

5. Bogut.

 

Thats. Pretty decent all around team.  Or try to trade curry for rondo!!! Haha jk

[GoJOSH HUESTISParticipant]

^^ Agreed. Jones isn’t starting over ANY pf in the NBA right now

[aamir543Participant]

^Perry Jones is not starting over David Lee, and Harkless isn’t starting over Dorrell Wright either.

[jhbm24Participant]

i said down the line when david lee is slowing down in a couple years.. read the post man..

 

[B-ball fanParticipant]

  I think that if the Warriors don’t trade their pick for a veteran sf, they should just draft a back-up big man with the pick.  I am not sure PJIII would be a great fit, but maybe John Henson would work out.  The Warriors need mobile defensive big men to make up for the lack of defensive quickness in their backcourt.

[mosdefParticipant]

Im a GS fan who lives in Philly

For some reason, the Igyy rumors have died over here in Philly. Iggy likes Doug Collins and if they amnesty Brand like the rumors suggest, then they would be clearing ALOT of cap space for what? the 7th pick. I think Iggy is staying

 

as for the 7th pick, I know you originally had Rivers and I wondered your line of thinking. the more and more time goes bye I really think GS is the team that promised Rivers. I think they would take Drummond over Rivers but if everything  pans out they way things are mocked, I can see Rivers in GS

Why?

If Jerry West even whispers Rivers name in the meetings the team will take Rivers. He likes high BBIQ people and you cant get higher then coaches sons and we already have two. We need a SF but I dont think West will reach for it. I think he would just wait for 30 and try and get the next Devean George or Trevor Ariza. I dont believe in the GS is already set in the backcourt either excuse. West traded for Kobe when the Lakers already had a good backcourt in Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel.

Take into account that in his draft interviews Rivers has mentioned he is friends with Steph Curry in one interview and in another he said the combine was cool cuz he saw people he admired like Jerry West, the first person he mentioned

[Tha King2121Participant]

 Yea your half right, the Sixers are to work – out Mo Harkless 2maro along with Hollis Thompson. 

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