Did they leave their names in the draft pool or withdraw?
You only get one run through.

I think I saw an email that said NBL TV was broadcasting it too? I could be wrong, was one of those emails you just delete...

Sorry to go all koberulz, but because Froling left college last year, his name automatically goes into the draft this year. This is his only chance (if you can really call it a 'chance'...).

Not sure why everyone is so big on Sam Frolling? Can someone explain for me? I have his ceiling somewhere around Mark Worthington.

Aside from being completely different players that's an insult to Wortho, he'll be lucky if he ends up being half as good as Wortho was.

Wortho was a 6'8" PF with the skills of a SF, Sam Froling is a 7'0" back to the basket centre who has shown precisely SFA so far.

That was Chris Anstey on TV news, last nite.
'If Ball is gonna go pick 1 or 2 this draft, then Giddey will 1 next draft.'

I am not saying Wortho was bad - he was pretty good. BUT he was not an NBA player.

Should we just put all the draft day deals in here?

The Rockets just moved Ariza and the 6 pick to Detroit for a future first rounder in a cap clearing move for the Rockets.

I'd say there's a decent chance Ariza ends up being bought out and could then be an option for a team like the Bucks looking to fill out their bench.

RJ Hampton

New Zealand Breakers guard


Yay!

NBL number one! We did it guys.

Wolves: Edwards (!?)
Warriors: Wiseman
Hornets: Ball

Maybe Edwards was trying to tank his value to avoid the Wolves, but they didn't buy it?

Where is RJ expected to get drafted?

I think he was projected between 7 and 15

Green goes at 18. Dedicated thread here

Meanwhile, Rubio traded from OKC to the Wolves with a mix of picks involved.

Clippers trade Shamet to Nets for 19th pick. Pistons also involved with Kennard going to the Clippers.

"Anyone know why RJ Hampton was crying?"


I think we know why now. The NBL posted it like "yay, NBA DRAFT FEELS" but these guys have intel of where they are going.

RJ would have expected to be a lottery pick and was certainly projected as that before Next Stars. He comes here, averages modest numbers and is being lapped by guys who scored double that against kids, many will go on to flip burgers after their college careers end.

Looks like he wont make the top 20, and the lower the number gets, the more work he's going to have to do to keep a roster spot, and the lower pay.

I might be crying too. Next Stars may have worked a treat for LaMelo but I think maybe it failed RJ.

RJ Hampton comes in at 24. And I agree with ESPN, the NBL probably makes him more NBA ready but averaging basic numbers here hurt his draft stock.

Be interesting if any top prospects really look over here again. I mean, look at what happened to Terry Armstrong. The guy, even when healthy, never got to see what the basketball court felt like here.

I'd say LaMelo benefitted, and every other prospect lost out.

RJ Hampton I think is on his way to Denver if im not mistaken? Drafted by the Bucks but I think it goes to Denver.

Yes Craig to Denver, would be pretty good there. That said he looked totally gutted and it really puts a cloud over the Next program. Also terrance ferguson joining Ben in Philly.

Josh Richardson to Dallas. Seth Curry to the 76ers.

Joshuapending the Nuggets got their starting Point Guard of the future so explains why he is gutted. But lets be honest I dont see starting PG level talent in him anyway.

So no Patty to Philly as was rumoured a while ago.

Terrance Ferguson traded to Philly in the Danny Green trade for Al Horford.

I'd say there's a decent chance Ferguson gets cut. He's still young so will likely hang on somewhere, if not Philly. But he'll need to show something soon.

Justinian JEssup, Hawks new Next Star, just got drafted 51st. He will be draft and stash

It would be a good draft for this country if we can sneak in Kouat Noi or Sam Frolling for one of those last picks

I didn't think there was much of a talent gap between Ball and Hampton from their play during the NBL. I think Denver will be very pleased with Hampton. Only time will tell obviously.

If RJ can't keep an NBA job then at least he knows he will be welcomed back to the NBL.

I really feel for the guy, though - he played in a much tougher league than most of those picked above him.

I don’t see him ever being a superstar, but he’ll always be a great guy to have coming off the bench to support the superstars. Sadly, that will most likely mean he’ll be traded a lot over his time in the NBA.

I really feel for the guy, though - he played in a much tougher league than most of those picked above him.

"I really feel for the guy, though - he played in a much tougher league than most of those picked above him."

It goes both ways. Tre Jones 41 and Cassius Winston 53 were both dominate players in College. Either of those players would be great in the NBL

"^ this is laughable"

But nonetheless correct.

Giddey is projected as a late 1st for 2021 draft.
2021 is meant to be be a much strong draft then this years.

What salary cap

https://nbl.com.au/news/explaining-the-nbl-salary-cap-system