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This will be a running chat room until the draft begins tonight at 7 p.m. (on ESPN for those unaware). After yesterday's flurry of trades, Thursday night promises to be extremely active. There are already some trade rumors floating around courtesy of Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources: Several Western teams aggressive on Thad Young, whom Brooklyn's working to move to highest bidder. This gets Nets into first-round.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 23, 2016
Sources: Charlotte's offering No. 22 - if team will take contract of Spencer Hawes or Jeremy Lamb. Hornets need space to re-sign free agents
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 23, 2016
I think No. 26 overall for Jeremy Lamb and No. 22 overall might just be good enough for Charlotte if they're that serious about unloading Lamb.
In terms of draft prospect related news, Jake Fischer has a pair of scoops.
Several teams have entirely ruled Thon Maker out of the first round due to his age. Multiple sources believe Maker to be 21-23, not 19.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 23, 2016
Several teams have entirely ruled Thon Maker out of the first round due to his age. Multiple sources believe Maker to be 21-23, not 19.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 23, 2016
The Suns, much like the Sixers in terms of bigs, are trying to mitigate the possible negative effects of having too many guards and could possibly move either star Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight before next season. He also reported that Phoenix was unsuccessful in trying to deal Bledsoe and a lottery pick (possibly No. 13 overall) to Utah for forward Gordon Hayward ESPN's Marc Stein relayed the information.
The growing sense in league circles is that the Suns are determined to move either Bledsoe or Brandon Knight before the start of next season
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 23, 2016
As we near noon on draft day, ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting vital information regarding the Sixers and their approach towards acquiring the No. 3 pick.
League sources tell @chadfordinsider and me: Philadelphia is ramping up its efforts to acquire tonight's No. 3 overall pick from Boston.
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 23, 2016
Stein also is reporting is highly active in discussions around the league and are ramping up efforts to deal Nerlens Noel in wake of the draft. Jon Johnson of 94WIP adds that Noel is the primary big in a possible Celtics deal, with the Sixers attempting to draft twice within the first three picks
Numerous rivals describe Philly as the most active team in circulation ... with a trade involving Nerlens Noel looking more and more likely
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 23, 2016
With several hrs to go, Sixers willing to send Okafor to BOS, who wants Noel, per source. Told two teams currently having dialogue.
— Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) June 23, 2016
Stein has been on fire with the Sixers constant news, reporting that if the Sixers do land the No. 3 pick, they won't be set on just Kris Dunn. Buddy Hield and Jamal Murray could also be a play for Philadelphia.
If Philly is successful prying the No. 3 pick from Boston, it'll enable the Sixers to choose between Buddy Hield, Kris Dunn or Jamal Murray
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 23, 2016
We'll have news updates as the day goes on.