Bulls doing us a solid with their pick
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Yeah, I was hoping it was Queen, though. Noa and Buzelas could be really interesting forwards together.FTAG 2000 said:
Bulls doing us a solid with their pick
New Orleans is acquiring Derik Queen at No. 13, sources said. https://t.co/PnsPnID1vD
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 26, 2025
BOOM Queen to NOLA. Two Lazy Bigs in Queen and Zion.
CARTER BRYANT.. .COME ON DOWN
“So the Portland Trailblazers select Colin Cowherd.” 🤣🤣
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 26, 2025
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Guitarsoup said:New Orleans is acquiring Derik Queen at No. 13, sources said. https://t.co/PnsPnID1vD
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 26, 2025
BOOM Queen to NOLA. Two Lazy Bigs in Queen and Zion.
lol no way. They joked about this on a podcast today. lol wtf NOLA.
Guitarsoup said:“So the Portland Trailblazers select Colin Cowherd.” 🤣🤣
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 26, 2025
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Want Carter Bryant, really happy with Thomas Sorber.
LETS GOOOOO
LETS GOOOOO
KOC: The Food is amazing in NOLA. Adding him to Zion... not a place I want him to go.Enzo The Baker said:Guitarsoup said:New Orleans is acquiring Derik Queen at No. 13, sources said. https://t.co/PnsPnID1vD
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 26, 2025
BOOM Queen to NOLA. Two Lazy Bigs in Queen and Zion.
lol no way. They joked about this on a podcast today. lol wtf NOLA.
Hahaha. Dilly bars in Atlanta!
The San Antonio Spurs will select Carter Bryant with the 14th pick, source told @TheFieldOf68
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 26, 2025
https://t.co/5uvVaUE70K
Let's ****ing go!!!!
Living a dream tonight at the #NBADraft
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You can't tell me this isn't a Spurs guy.
The Ringer:
SCOUTING REPORT BY Danny Chau
The counting stats won't make a very compelling case for Bryant as a first-round talent. He has one of the lowest usage rates of any player projected to go in the top 30, comparable to those of fellow freshman Khaman Maluach, who started playing basketball only five years ago. But Bryant would pass even the most rudimentary of eye tests: His Vitruvian frame, agility, and explosiveness would stand out in just about any game he's in. The clincher? He's only a freshman.
Bryant's standout trait at this stage is his defensive playmaking. He lifts off the ground quickly and hangs in the air for as long as necessary. His leaping ability, coupled with his quick reaction speed, makes his blocks seem like acts of precognition. He can swat away shots before the apex of the shooter's jump because he arrives earlier than you'd expect. That mind-body sync grants him complete shot-blocking versatility: He's equally adept at chase-downs, weakside help, blocking 3-pointers from a standstill, and getting an angle on a shot when defending on the low block. Of course, there's a thin line between reading a situation more quickly than your opponent and getting caught in a compromising position. Bryant's foul rate is staggeringly high for his position, more akin to a true center's numbers than a roving, switchable combo forward's. Teams will have to weigh their desire for ceiling-raising defensive playmaking against their appetite for foul trouble.
The rest of Bryant's game is far less volatile. He's mostly a play finisher on offense, spotting up from 3 or scoring at the rim. The shooting indicators are legitimate: Bryant shot nearly 40 percent from 3 in Big 12 conference play and has shown promise from deep dating back to his high school stats. While flashes of self-creation have been practically nonexistent, Bryant finds ways to impact the offense. He's a shrewd off-ball mover with a deep understanding of when to cut into daylight; he's a smart passer, trusted to make the right read when the ball finds him. At this stage in his offensive development, he's mostly a human fiber supplement (that's a compliment).
It will be hard for teams to pass up Bryant's baseline skill set. He offers the full vision of a versatile role player without major compromises in size, shooting ability, or defensive acumen. The lack of meaningful on-ball reps could cap Bryant's ceiling at the next level, but honest-to-goodness 3-and-D starters are hard to come by. Carter has all the tools to be next in line.
SCOUTING REPORT BY Danny Chau
The counting stats won't make a very compelling case for Bryant as a first-round talent. He has one of the lowest usage rates of any player projected to go in the top 30, comparable to those of fellow freshman Khaman Maluach, who started playing basketball only five years ago. But Bryant would pass even the most rudimentary of eye tests: His Vitruvian frame, agility, and explosiveness would stand out in just about any game he's in. The clincher? He's only a freshman.
Bryant's standout trait at this stage is his defensive playmaking. He lifts off the ground quickly and hangs in the air for as long as necessary. His leaping ability, coupled with his quick reaction speed, makes his blocks seem like acts of precognition. He can swat away shots before the apex of the shooter's jump because he arrives earlier than you'd expect. That mind-body sync grants him complete shot-blocking versatility: He's equally adept at chase-downs, weakside help, blocking 3-pointers from a standstill, and getting an angle on a shot when defending on the low block. Of course, there's a thin line between reading a situation more quickly than your opponent and getting caught in a compromising position. Bryant's foul rate is staggeringly high for his position, more akin to a true center's numbers than a roving, switchable combo forward's. Teams will have to weigh their desire for ceiling-raising defensive playmaking against their appetite for foul trouble.
The rest of Bryant's game is far less volatile. He's mostly a play finisher on offense, spotting up from 3 or scoring at the rim. The shooting indicators are legitimate: Bryant shot nearly 40 percent from 3 in Big 12 conference play and has shown promise from deep dating back to his high school stats. While flashes of self-creation have been practically nonexistent, Bryant finds ways to impact the offense. He's a shrewd off-ball mover with a deep understanding of when to cut into daylight; he's a smart passer, trusted to make the right read when the ball finds him. At this stage in his offensive development, he's mostly a human fiber supplement (that's a compliment).
It will be hard for teams to pass up Bryant's baseline skill set. He offers the full vision of a versatile role player without major compromises in size, shooting ability, or defensive acumen. The lack of meaningful on-ball reps could cap Bryant's ceiling at the next level, but honest-to-goodness 3-and-D starters are hard to come by. Carter has all the tools to be next in line.
The whiskey is flowing tonight boys! Fantastic draft!
14. (SAS) Carter Bryant: A+++
— nbadraftpoint (@nbadraftpoint) June 26, 2025
Absolute no brainer here, absolutely elite talent that despite low usage. Awesome defender, great shooter and some of the highest upside in the class. Perfect fit alongside this young San Antonio core. One of my favourite players in this class
The Athletic had him 10th overall. Here is their entire write up.
How the hell did we get Carter Bryant??!!!
The Athletic
14. San Antonio Spurs
Carter Bryant | 6-7 wing | 19 years old | Arizona
Vecenie's ranking: 10
Bryant profiles extremely well as a 3-and-D player in the NBA. He has great positional size for a wing and already has defensive chops. He's aggressive and a high-level competitor who turns up the pressure on that end of the court, plus he has terrific playmaking instincts to get into passing lanes and find weakside rim rotations. He profiles as being switchable on defense and should be able to manage perimeter players. By the time he gets even stronger in his early 20s, he'll also have no issues managing even fours. The key is finding a role on offense. I'm a little skeptical of his overall game on that end, but he is extremely likely to be a shooter. This could result in his being something of a low-usage player if the ballhandling and passing acumen never totally come along, but this kind of player would still be valuable if he has to be guarded as a shooter and is switchable on defense.
The guy Bryant reminds me of most is former No. 2 pick Marvin Williams. If that doesn't sound all that sexy, remember that Williams played for 15 years, started over 800 career games and averaged 11 points and five rebounds over 13 years while making nine figures despite being drafted in 2005. That kind of career would return lottery value, and that's where I have Bryant ranked.
Hollinger's analysis: I really like Bryant's fit as a 3-and-D role player, and he goes to the perfect spot in San Antonio. The Spurs already have their backcourt set and obviously the center position is locked down, but they need a forward with size and shooting ability to fill the Harrison Barnes role as their young core develops. Bryant is perfectly cut out for the job, in addition to being the best prospect left on my board. This couldn't have worked out much better for San Antonio.
14. San Antonio Spurs
Carter Bryant | 6-7 wing | 19 years old | Arizona
Vecenie's ranking: 10
Bryant profiles extremely well as a 3-and-D player in the NBA. He has great positional size for a wing and already has defensive chops. He's aggressive and a high-level competitor who turns up the pressure on that end of the court, plus he has terrific playmaking instincts to get into passing lanes and find weakside rim rotations. He profiles as being switchable on defense and should be able to manage perimeter players. By the time he gets even stronger in his early 20s, he'll also have no issues managing even fours. The key is finding a role on offense. I'm a little skeptical of his overall game on that end, but he is extremely likely to be a shooter. This could result in his being something of a low-usage player if the ballhandling and passing acumen never totally come along, but this kind of player would still be valuable if he has to be guarded as a shooter and is switchable on defense.
The guy Bryant reminds me of most is former No. 2 pick Marvin Williams. If that doesn't sound all that sexy, remember that Williams played for 15 years, started over 800 career games and averaged 11 points and five rebounds over 13 years while making nine figures despite being drafted in 2005. That kind of career would return lottery value, and that's where I have Bryant ranked.
Hollinger's analysis: I really like Bryant's fit as a 3-and-D role player, and he goes to the perfect spot in San Antonio. The Spurs already have their backcourt set and obviously the center position is locked down, but they need a forward with size and shooting ability to fill the Harrison Barnes role as their young core develops. Bryant is perfectly cut out for the job, in addition to being the best prospect left on my board. This couldn't have worked out much better for San Antonio.
Enzo The Baker said:
How the hell did we get Carter Bryant??!!!
My guy Sorber to OKC.
Wemby sitting there realizing we still don't have a center.
Guitarsoup said:
My guy Sorber to OKC.
Givony called it. We would have taken him if Bryant wasn't available.
The Phoenix Suns currently project with a $421 million roster.
— Yossi Gozlan (@YossiGozlan) June 26, 2025
They made it a lot harder to get below the second apron by trading their last tradeable first and a player in Vasilije Micic whose team option they could've declined for substantial savings. pic.twitter.com/Xfds9xJbQt
They run it back a year and then trade HartensteinEnzo The Baker said:Guitarsoup said:
My guy Sorber to OKC.
Givony called it. We would have taken him if Bryant wasn't available.
We gonna cook.Enzo The Baker said:
Wemby sitting there realizing we still don't have a center.
.@carterdbryant is a Spur 🖤🤍@Ticketmaster | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/vMWfiuoaYj
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 26, 2025
Guitarsoup said:They run it back a year and then trade HartensteinEnzo The Baker said:Guitarsoup said:
My guy Sorber to OKC.
Givony called it. We would have taken him if Bryant wasn't available.
Yep. I liked Sorber but the foot injury did worry me.
Bring me Luke Kornet to back up Wemby!!!!
Do yall think Bryant makes Sochan more expendable? At the very least, it gives us leverage in extension negotiations.
List of PF/C we will target in free agency now?
Portland took Hansen Yang at 16. He was supposed to be mid-2nd
Guitarsoup said:
Portland took Hansen Yang at 16. He was supposed to be mid-2nd
WTAF.
Luke Kornet from Boston.jsc8116 said:
List of PF/C we will target in free agency now?
Can trade Goga Bitazde from Orlando into our MLE.
Those are my first two choices.
After that is Kevon Looney and Clint Capela. Then far after that Brook Lopez.
Minnesota can steal Kasparas here at 17. They desperately need a PG.
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