A few quick rumors from Day One that may be important for the Cavs.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was given a First Round promise by one team, per ESPN's Chad Ford. The Cavs are one possibility as Antetokounmpo is projected as a mid/last first round selection. The Cavs are rumored to have high interest in him with the 19th pick.
Rudy Gobert might be a freak. The French big man reportedly measured in over 7', but more impressive was the 7'9 wingspan that was blowing up Twitter yesterday. He also looked solid in some of the drills, as one analyst noted Gobert seemed to disrupt every shot in his vicinity. Look for the Euro to creep up draft boards as we inch closer to June 27th.
Victor Oladipo reported measured in at 6'4 in shoes, which has experts backing away from early projections of him as a SF. Official measurements are not released until the end of the combine.
Shabazz Muhammed's stock continues to drop. Many rated Muhammed as the #1 prospect in the country coming out of high school, but after a less than stellar season at UCLA and a bizarre scandal involving his age, Muhammed's draft stock has taken quite a hit. After struggling in the shooting drills yesterday, many analysts were questioning whether he will even be chosen in the lottery.
Otto Porter told Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix yesterday three teams which he believes are his best fit. He listed Cleveland, Phoenix and Orlando as desired destinations. Although the Cavs will not be meeting with Porter at the combine, many see Porter as a likely candidate for the Wine and Gold next season.
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