The chapter analyzes the unexpected draft position of Zack Edie going ninth overall to Memphis and his potential impact on the team's offensive strategies alongside John Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Discussions also include the Wizards trading Denny Avdia to the Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon, Portland's recent draft picks, and the potential strategies for teams like the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards. Speculations around player movements, trades, upcoming decisions, and the impact on team competitiveness are also explored, concluding with thoughts on the upcoming events in the NBA.
Zach and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony discuss the Knicks trading a haul to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges, the Nets rebuild, Houston acquiring Suns' picks, Minnesota moving up for Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht falling to the Lakers, Portland adding Avdija and Clingan, and much more on the draft.
Knicks trade for Bridges (2:35)
Nets need a nap after last 12 years (13:50)
Knicks' draft night (22:39)
Houston acquires Suns' picks (25:55)
Spurs take Castle at #4 and then trade #8 to Minnesota (32:04)
Rapid fire on surprises from the draft (42:20)
How the centers shook out- Edey to Memphis, Clingan to Portland (49:17)
The case for optimism in Milwaukee (1:02:23)
Paul George latest (1:08:25)
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