20 out of 35 executives interviewed selected James Wiseman with the Number 1 pick

Windisch The Warriors package is being overrated in the media right now like crazy because everyone just wants Giannis and Steph on the same team Katti The entire thing comes from the pick capital its a risk youre not getting that prospect you want not even getting good young players

Windhorst NBA executives believe the substantial return for Jaren Jackson Jr could reshape the Memphis Grizzlies approach making them more willing to absorb undesirable contracts alongside draft capital in a potential Ja Morant deal

Bobby Marks I had a team text me last night after this came out this is a team not in the lottery and they said they would basically write a blank check if they had the opportunity to pick in the top 3 of this year's draft based on what the fines could be here

Kevin O'Connor Potential changes to the NBA Draft that have generated interest at the ownership level include limiting protections after the top 4 amp freezing the lottery standings on an early date mid-year Nothing is set in stone but changes to limit tanking is a key discussion point

Windhorst The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached out to Milwaukee about Giannis Antetokounmpo Dallas about Anthony Davis and LA about James Harden

Windhorst The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively recruiting third and fourth teams in an attempt to help improve their offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo