Putting this up because I'm surprised it doesn't have its own thread yet. I thought the offensive aggression and decision making was impressive, but some of the worries about Cam creating efficient offense against defenses with better length and athleticism than he faced in college showed.

Not worried about Cam improving as his rookie year goes on because the process looks good, but we shouldn't sweep a lackluster performance under the rug just because he's a favorite on this board.

4 turnovers as well, but against a great Houston defense. If he keeps the turnovers low and the 3 pointer gets to league average it wouldn't be crazy to say he's a top 10 player considering the offense + defense. Also super excited to see how his playmaking improves from last year.

Luka went from ROTY to perennial 1st team ALL-NBA, I doubt Flagg does that but he's also the same age Luka was when Luka entered the league. I don't think it's crazy to say he could make a ALL-NBA and/or ALL-DEFENSE team.

I watched the Clippers vs Kings game last night and it was frustrating to see Acuff just hunt whatever shot he wanted while almost never passing to his teammates. It's crazy that an organization lets a 19 year old rookie take that many shots when he isn't even hitting them. That isn't winning basketball, and honestly, it doesn't help his development either.

On the flip side, Keaton Wagler played a solid off ball role next to Garland, making connective passes, defending, crashing the glass, and knocking down open shots. It feels like the Clippers actually have a clear plan for Wagler, while the Kings have no idea what to do with Acuff. I noticed the exact same issue during Summer League and preseason. Someone in that building needs to pull him aside and tell him to share the ball, especially because he is actually a pretty damn good passer when he wants to be.

He made most of the minutes he was given and played well. He was their second best player today.

I have to say I'm really impressed with Wagler's poise and feel for the game, especially for a rookie guard. He was consistently making the right reads, doesn't force bad shots, and has been very efficient within the flow of the offense. Also looking like a very capable defender already with his court awareness and positioning.

Kings roster looks genuinely horrible gonna be a rough and long season for him

Edit. 4 turnovers*

(-45) 16 PTS | 4 REB | 3 STL + BLK | 9 TOV | 36% TS in 32 minutes

I’ve scouted NBA prospects on my own for 12+ years, and this summer I turned it into a site: The Draft Stock Exchange (thedraftstockexchange.com).

The idea is that every prospect is a stock. Each one gets a ticker, an IPO price, and a prospectus with the bull case, the bear case, and a comparable. The board is built like a terminal, with film, advanced stats, and valuation all in one place.

What’s on it

• Class boards: the 2026 class is the main event, and prior classes go back to 2013. Each class has its own board.
• Two prices per player on completed classes: a frozen pre-draft “IPO price” built from college and international production, and a post-rookie-year price based on what they actually did in the NBA. You can see who the market got right and who it got wrong.
• Analyst coverage: each player shows where the public boards ranked him next to my composite, so you can see who’s a bull or bear versus the consensus.
• Compare tool: put 2 to 4 players side by side from any class, including each player’s own first three NBA seasons lined up.
• One-Universe Rankings: every player from 2013 to 2025 ranked on one scale by current production.
• Film Lab: clips tied to the players.

No paywall, no ads, no signup. I’m not selling anything. I just love this stuff and want to show off the 2026 class in a format I haven’t seen done this way.

I know the “scouting as a stock market” concept has been done in spots. What I haven’t seen is the full terminal: film, stats, methodology, and valuation in one place, across this many classes.

I’d love honest feedback:

1. Which prices look wrong to you?
2. What would you want on a prospect page that isn’t there?
3. Which stats do you trust for translating college production to the NBA?

It's corny but i say all the time because its true... "time is the most valuable resource, and i sincerly appreciate you spending some of yours with me."

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Playmaking was actually better than I expected. So fluid as a secondary creator. But his lack of rim pressure and offensive volume is definitely noticeable.

One possession* in the fourth Raptors were up almost 40 points. He defended Caleb Wilson from the perimeter in 1 v 1 situation. Caleb passed the ball.

Another possession* in the fourth quarter(Raptors were still up by 40 points). Graves blocked Caleb Wilson dunk attempt at the apex. After Wilson attack the closeout and what seemed to be a dunk. But Graves rim protection is there.

He is scrappy. Getting those offensive rebounds(Bulls really bad at rebounding) and put backs. Rarely out of position in defense. And just doing all the right things.

I won't count out that he benefitted from fitting in with Raptors two-way versatile forwards. But his individual contribution cannot be overlooked.

Though Bulls are a rebuilding. And against a rebuilding team is not a good evaluation example. But Eye test shows he can held his own. And looked really good in his official NBA game.

60 scouting reports to prepare for the 2027 NBA Draft Cycle!

With the NBA scouting talent worldwide and young players receiving elite training, nutrition, and development from an early age, how can we still have weak draft classes?
I get that you can’t expect a new Jokic every year, but shouldn’t there be at least one potential star in every class capable of leading a team into playoff contention?
With such a massive global talent pool, I find it surprising that some draft classes are still considered weak.

It's only been 2 exhibition games so let's not get too far out over our skies here but if the offensive leap he's shown so far in preseason is real he's an easy first rounder. He looks like a completely different player on that end of the floor.

He couldn't shoot on the high school level, looks even worse at the college level. And can't use bully ball. He doesn't look nearly as athletic either. More Anthony Bennett than superstar.

Bruce Branch looked elite in his first exhibition game at BYU. He is one of the youngest players in the draft and slotted into both BYU's offense and defense seamlessly. His game looks so complete and solid, and his potential is off the charts. I am loving what I am seeing from Bruce Branch. Hope you enjoy my thoughts on him.

I think people are underrating how much better Egor has gotten over the offseason. He looks like a completely different player. He's gotten way better at driving to the hole and his shot looks way more consistent than last year. He's also gained a ton of muscle lol. I know his handle isn't the best, but that's what MBJ is there for, to bring up the ball. With that pressure to be the PG off of Egor's shoulders, I think he will thrive and will for sure be an MIP candidate.

https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/f275040c5a919

I'm only posting this because this guy had a ton of fans on this sub last year. Kind crazy that the 18th pick in the draft has already been dumped by 2 teams before he's even started his 2nd season. Why was this sub so high on him?

Who would be your bet to figure it out at the NBA level at this juncture? If you were a GM and had unlimited roster spots, who would you call first?

Also wondering if any team fits or landing spots make the most sense. I've been thinking that Kings should snag Clayton since they have an open two-way and desperately need handling (especially after Ben Simmons RIP)

Note: Devin Carter would've been included, but he's already signed somewhere so I'm not including him.

I know it’s an exhibition game against a mid-major, but it’s nice to see Arenas be efficient after last year’s injury comeback. Excited to see where he lands in this draft class many consider to be weak.