Let’s look around the league to see what news might affect the Portland Trail Blazers’ draft plans.
Nikola Topiu0107, having returned three weeks ago from a knee injury, suffered a non-contact injury in the Adriatic League finals. An MRI revealed a sprained knee. Topiu0107 is often listed as a top-five pick in next month’s draft, and if his position drops due to the injury history, Portland may have one fewer option available at the 7th pick.
Over in France, 18-year old Tidjane Salaun has been turning heads. Yesterday, the 6’9” forward tallied 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists in the playoffs, shooting 61.