Clippers Pick Watch: Wagler vs. Brown as Draft Buzz Ripples Through the Lottery
Clippers are expected to keep the No. 5 pick and choose between Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown, while Brooklyn pursues Ament and could maneuver in or around the 8–12 range. The Pelicans are trying to jump into the lottery for Trey Murphy III and would target Ament or Cameron Carr if they land a top pick. Dallas has been shopping Daniel Gafford and the No. 30 pick to move into the top 20, eyeing Carr, Labaron Philon, and Hannes Steinbach, with OKC also showing interest in Ament if they move into the top 10; the Hawks are listening on Nos. 8 and 23, though No. 8 may stay put. The chatter centers on Ament, Wagler, Brown, and Murphy as the draft’s biggest talking points.