Flip Saunders went to Europe while the NBA playoffs continue
Flip Saunders made his way to Europe to do some scouting, particularly to see Sevilla forward Kristaps Porzingis, who is projected as a lottery pick. Scuttlebutt has it that Flip thinks very highly of Porzingis, and depending on how the lottery plays out, may consider him for the Wolves as high as pick #3. It isn't exactly clear what qualifies Porzingis as a high lottery pick, but...well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it, I guess.
Meanwhile, he also saw Barcelona wing man Mario Hezjona:
Flip watched interesting draft prospect Mario Hezonja today in Zaragoza, Spain.