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Brayden Burries
It’s hard for me to see how Burries won’t be a successful NBA player, at least in some regard. He’s a terrific two-way threat who can pressure the defense from all three levels as a scorer, thanks to his jumper and footwork. Defensively, he’s a hard-nosed, on-ball player who stays engaged off the ball and makes action plays happen with disruptive hands. I loved the way he fit into what Arizona did this season, not only as the team’s primary scoring threat but also as part of what made it a great defensive team.
Yet, I could understand if rebuilding teams aren’t wildly enthusiastic about Burries. He strikes me more as an elite complementary player than one who will turn into a star. I think he can average 20 points while playing high-level defense, but for him to turn into an All-Star, we’d need to see growth as a passer and playmaker, as well as development with how he separates from his opposition. He’d probably be successful at a place like Charlotte within Charles Lee’s offense. If you put him in Milwaukee without Giannis Antetokounmpo and asked him to be a primary player, I would be less enthusiastic and probably rank him more at the end of this tier of guards.
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Thunder could be biggest winners of the NBA draft if their wish is granted
The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft — No. 12, 17, and 37 — but that probably will change between now and Tuesday. Sam Presti is trying to work his magic behind the scenes, but even he might not be able to do what Marc J. Spears said on ESPN that he's heard from other executives: vaulting into the top-10.
"I keep hearing from several NBA executives that the Thunder are trying to move up, not just the two first-round picks, but the second-round pick, into the top 10. Who wants to give up a player in this draft in the top-10? Good luck, Sam."
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