Right after the Miami Heat picked Kentucky guard Tyler Herro with their lottery pick Thursday night, many pundits and fans voiced their disapproval. Ethan Skolnick said the Heat didn’t draft the player with the highest upside — a sentiment that captures most of the criticism.

With the draft over and Summer League quickly approaching, the Spurs are building a squad, beginning with undrafted free agent Kenny Williams from North Carolina, a 6’-4” swingman and 3-and-D specialist.

Zion Williamson made a surprising comment about Miami Heat’s draft pick Tyler Herro last year.

Alexander-Walker is one of the more intriguing ball handlers who may be available at pick 21 in this year’s draft. His draft range is anywhere from 15 to somewhere in the early 20s. He is cousins with Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and gets some comparisons to him as well. Standing 6’5” with an approximately plus 4” wingspan, Alexander-Walker (also known as NAW) is best described as “smart” on the court.

I have nothing at all against Jonathon Simmons. We went to the same college. I rooted for him to find a place in the NBA, and then rooted for him when he was blossoming in San Antonio, and then rooted for him to do well when he signed with the Magic.

There was already an inkling that the Bucks were in the market to move off the contracts for Tony Snell or Ersan Ilyasova, and it was inevitable that some draft compensation would have to be involved to get it done.

Months of scouting, workouts, and interviews culminated as the 2019 NBA Draft came and went last night. Thirty organizations reloaded with talented prospects, and 60 players realized a lifelong dream to play in the NBA.

The NBA’s Western Conference hasn’t felt this wide open in years.