Let’s look at the league to see what news could affect the Portland Trail Blazers‘ draft plans.
Nikola Topić, who returned three weeks ago from a knee injury, suffered a non-contact injury during the Adriatic League final. An MRI revealed a sprained knee. Topić is often listed as a top-five pick in next month’s draft, and if his position drops due to his injury history, Portland could have one less option available at the 7th pick.
In France, Tidjane Salaun, 18, is turning heads. Yesterday, the 6’9″ forward had 19 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in the playoffs, with a success rate of 61.5% in 25 minutes. However, he is quite inconsistent and most scouts seem to agree that he is far from NBA ready and that he should be considered a long-term prospect. Nevertheless, NBA teams seem interested enough in his potential to give him a shot. could disappear before Portland’s 14th pick.
The Portland Trail Blazers have the 7th and 14th picks in the 2024 first round NBA Draftwhich will take place on June 26. Portland also has the No. 34 and No. 40 picks in the second round, which takes place June 27.
