Michael Maxcy

NBA Draft contibutor| |Maximum Hoops podcast/ 49ers fan since “The Catch”

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

What a lie

[CelticsForum0 @CelticsForum0]

REPORT: New Orleans is willing to include Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson in a deal that lands them Jaylen Brown, but are unwilling to include their 2027 draft pick. Nonetheless, the trade is considered "imminent" according to sources. Be ready

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

I’ve had him at five for weeks

[APHoops @APH00PS]

The most common name mentioned by league sources for the LA Clippers’ draft spot at No. 5 is Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr., per @KevinOConnor.

“All indications are that he is dominating workouts.”

(via https://t.co/53q32KGAmr)

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

OKC offseason preview https://t.co/GeiQTg0o25

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

Those are terrible comps

[SleeperGrizzlies @SleeperMemphis]

Cam Boozer's floor and ceiling player comparisons, according to ESPN

High End: Kevin Love with more ball skills
Low End: Domantas Sabonis with better 3PT shooting

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

This app and people talking basketball is crazy weird!! They over hype every one and make ridiculous mock trades

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

WTF is this list? Nets fan be acting weird

[vro ➐ @Sexhaver999]

Nets top 5 young prospects ranked:

1. Day’Ron Sharpe (24)
2. Egor Dëmin (20)
3. Josh Minott (23)
4. Ziaire Williams (24)
5. Noah Clowney (21)
6. Nate Ament (19)

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

Why would Atlanta do that?

[Billy Reinhardt @BillyReinhardt]

Ideal scenario if the Nets do not want to take a guard at 6 — trade down with Atlanta to 8.

Brooklyn sends #6 to Atlanta for #8 and the lesser of the NOP/MIL ‘27 1st.

The Nets could then let the board fall to them at 8 and probably have their pick of Aday Mara, Nate Ament, Kingston Flemings, Brayden Burries etc.

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

Cleveland #Cavs offseason preview https://t.co/GwUUzoBDVl

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

The fucking Rams!!! Had to be to the fucking Rams!!!! Ugh

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

You’ve got to be fucking kidding me

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

Is this a serious statement?

[Keith Black Trudeau @Charlottean28]

If you unplug Wade from the heat Lebron is 0-4 with them.

If you unplug Kyrie from the Cavs LeBron is 0-5 with them.

If you unplug AD from LA, LeBron doesn’t even get to the finals there.

Why are we pretending this is some profound statement?

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

This dude and his stupid projected starting lineups with no reason that this will happen

[Evan Sidery @esidery]

The Thunder’s projected starting lineup next season, if they traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Alex Caruso
Jalen Williams
Giannis
Jaylin Williams

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

It’s that easy huh

[NBA @NBAWAYOFFS]

Lakers Ideal Offseason Guide 2026 -

June 23rd -
- Draft Joshua Jefferson out of Iowa State with Pick 25

June 30th - July 6th
- Renounce rights to all FA accept Reaves and Hayes
- Re-sign Marcus Smart to a 2 year 18mil deal
- Re-sign Jaxson Hayes to 2 year 10 mil deal
- Re-Sign Rui Hachimura to a 3 year 45mil deal
- Match money on any offers from others on Austin Reaves unless over $35M annually

June 30th - July
- Sign Walker Kessler to a 3 year 90 mil offer sheet (make UTA match)
- S&T for Peyton Watson (Vando + 1st Round pick + more goes out)
- Sign DeAnthony Melton to 2 year 8 mil
- Sign Kelly Oubre Jr. to 1 year 10 mil deal
- Sign Quentin Grimes to a 2 year 8 mil deal

July/August-
- Trade Dalton Knecht and DeAndre Ayton to cap space teams for 2nds or nothing
- LeBron walks to Cleveland

Depth Chart if all goes well -

Doncic / Melton / James Jr.
Reaves / Grimes
Watson / Oubre / Thiero
Hachimura / Laravia / Jefferson
Kessler / Hayes

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

Yeah no shit!!!! Not really breaking news

[Carmichael Dave @CarmichaelDave]

According to team sources, the Sacramento Kings would be ecstatic if either Cam Boozer or Caleb Wilson fell to #7, and likely wouldn't hesitate to snatch either one up.

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

I don’t like any of these comps

[Fullcourtpass @Fullcourtpass]

Bleacher Report player comps for the top prospects of the 2026 Draft

AJ Dybantsa » Jaylen Brown
Darryn Peterson » Anthony Edwards
Cam Boozer » Kevin Love
Caleb Wilson » Antonio McDyess
Darius Acuff » Damian Lillard
Mikel Brown » Coby White
Keaton Wagler » Jamal Murray
Aday Mara » Andrew Bogut
Kingston Flemings » De'Aaron Fox
Karim Lopez » Franz Wagner

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

I think OKC tries to get a pick for Dort! They have so many that replacement him in rotation! He’s definitely gone

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

@itsZbro @LAClippersFilm This is a terrible take

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

Why?

[OBK @FeelLikeOBK]

Clippers are expected to give out a lucrative contract to RFA Peyton Watson

Per @ThePettiestLA

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

Stephon Castle is not a point guard!! He’s a turnover machine. They are missing Fox and Harper

[Michael Maxcy @MaximumHoopsNBA]

New Mock Draft
#NBADraft

https://t.co/AjSfps38jD