Draft 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Thread

[OK Computer]

I didn't say he was. Sochan is a non shooter, Haugh is a poor one.

I also didn't suggest they should focus on a McDermott like specialist.

That was before they had a championship contender. Now they do, so the focus should and probably will shift to filling specific needs.

By pointing out that Haugh is “less likely to be a spacer” and then immediately saying the Spurs now need to fill specific needs, it kind of implies that spacing from that position is the main thing you’re prioritizing. Otherwise the point about him not becoming a spacer wouldn’t really matter. That either leans toward wanting a specialist shooter there, or it suggests that the other things Haugh brings aren’t really valued for this team.

And that’s the part I find hard to square, because the things Haugh actually does well are exactly the kinds of traits Spurs fans usually say they want. He has size, versatility, defensive awareness, and a strong feel for the game. Those are qualities the team has emphasized for years now. So dismissing him mainly because he might not develop into a high level spacer seems to overlook a lot of the areas where he already fits what the team tends to value.

 

[DTW]

What do you view as the current biggest needs for the team that can be addressed via draft and who do you like within the spurs range (or can be reasonably obtained with draft capital) to address those needs?

As ideal as it'd be to get a four or big who can space, there's not an obvious candidate, so I think guard or wing shooters like Mullins and Carr could be in play more than most probably think or hope.

It's two-fold: One, I think they'll address the immediate rotational PF need with someone like Hachimura and two, Fox will likely be traded in two years tops, so eventually rotational minutes will open up on the perimeter. In the meantime, they'd address the need for better Vassell/Champagnie insurance.

By pointing out that Haugh is “less likely to be a spacer” and then immediately saying the Spurs now need to fill specific needs, it kind of implies that spacing from that position is the main thing you’re prioritizing.

The main thing, sure, but not at the expense of them being a defensive liability.

 

[BatManu20]

Rueben Chinyelu with 13 pts, 8 rbs, 1 blk, 1 stl today.

Flory Bidunga with 13 pts, 5 rbs, 4 blks, 2 stls today.

Give me either guy in the 2nd Round as our 3rd string Center next year and I'll be a happy camper tbh.

 

[Uriel]

Henri Veesar anyone?

 

[pad300]

@OK Computer .
I think you're arguing a strawman when you say "The argument keeps coming back to size."

I think everyone agrees Haugh plays very hard; he's ferocious. You say he's "a freak athlete" (I'd suggest he's an NBA athlete, sure, but freaks in NBA terms are really freaky...). He has NBA size. He plays minutes (33 MPG). He's 23 playing against college kids (and wasn't some late starter - he played both AAU and High School B-ball). But his production is pedestrian (for the minutes). WHY?

To me, the profile says he's not very skilled (and at 23, he's old enough that he's unlikely to take a jump in skill development). What makes you think that's going to work out when he steps up to the NBA? He'll be facing more skill, size and better athletes...

@OK Computer

Knock knock...

 

[BatManu20]

Henri Veesar anyone?

Another intriguing older prospect. Will be 22 on draft night. Can really shoot the 3-ball (41% on 3 attempts per). He's really improved this season after transferrin to UNC form Arizona. Talented offensive player (I wish Kornet played like him tbh) but he offers little-to-no rim protection. Needs to get a lot stronger too. I think he'll end up being a late FRP assuming he shoots it well at the combine.

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2030432187028283811

 

[BatManu20]

Would be the perfect fit beside Wemby. Would need some insane lottery luck to have a shot at him though tbh.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2030459736609730736

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2030431857054044540