NBA Draft Rumors: Cam Boozer stock rising?

According to Fortyeightminutes, Cam Boozer may be higher on boards than people expect. Here’s what they said about AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards. It looks like he may be more or less a lock to go #1.

Some NBA Teams are seeing little gap between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson, which form a clear top-4. Jeremy Woo of ESPN.com writes that rival teams don’t see Dybantsa as a lock to go No. 1 and Woo writes that all four are expected to receive consideration by the Wizards.

Our intel tells a slightly different story. While the Wizards have done extensive research on all the top prospects, sources connected to ownership expect Dybantsa to be the selection with the No. 1 pick. Washington is always evaluating trade offers, though the franchise is likely to keep the pick.

First off, I don’t know how reputable this outlet is, so this comes with a grain of salt. That said, this appears to align with all the reports we’ve seen that the Wizards are focused on Dybantsa, and if they do have connections to ownership, it would appear to be a lock for #1.

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They also go on to talk about the #2 pick and the Utah Jazz:

Our intel suggest that Boozer is strongly in the mix for the No. 2 pick.

The recent clip of new Mavs GM Mike Schmitz explaining how athleticism is no longer seen as something that dictated upside but rather is a mindset that several evaluators around the league align with. “Positional size, skill, and feel for the game” are the metrics that determine greatness or upside, Schmitz explains. It’s easy to understand why Boozer could be the preference of many teams over Wilson, for example.

It’s not much of a report, other than that the Jazz have Boozer “strongly in the mix.”

It’s far from a guarantee, but it’s more of a sign that the Jazz are doing their due diligence. But there’s a lot more here than meets the eye. If this report is accurate, it suggests some potential for trades.

Consider this. If the Grizzlies are really high on Cam Boozer, and the Jazz and Wizards know it, that gives them reason to put out the smokescreens that…

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