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NBA Rumors: NBA Execs expect the Kings to select Marvin Bagley III

By Tyler Watts

CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 08: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils is introduced before action against the North Carolina Tar Heels on February 08, 2018 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 82-78. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 08: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils is introduced before action against the North Carolina Tar Heels on February 08, 2018 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 82-78. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images) /
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The NBA Rumors are circulating that executives from around the league believe the Sacramento Kings are going to select Marvin Bagley III with the second overall pick.

NBA rumors are one of the best parts of the offseason.  Woj Bombs always bring some water cooler chatter at the office or begin a friendly debate.  The Sacramento Kings have a rumor swirling about who will be their draft choice on Thursday evening.

Bagley III the frontrunner

Woj himself wrote an article for ESPN about Luka Doncic being the favorite for the Hawks at pick three.  In that piece, he shares that executives from around the NBA think Marvin Bagley III is the pick for the Kings at number two.  That was big news especially coming out of an article not even related to Sacramento.

Then, Sports Illustrated‘s Jake Fischer sent out the following Tweet.

Clearly, Bagley III thinks he will end up in Sacramento.  You would think if anyone had inside information on the selection MB3 himself would be high on that list.

What does it mean?

Unfortunately, it all means nothing.  Smoke screens appear all over this time of year.  The Kings are considering Bagley III at pick two, but they are also looking at Doncic and Michael Porter Jr.  Fans will not know who the selection is going to be until June 21.  The suspense is killing everyone.

Related Story: 5 reasons the Kings need to draft Marvin Bagley III

Final thoughts

League executives and insiders alike appear to believe Marvin Bagley III is heading to the Sacramento Kings will the second overall pick.  Nothing is set in stone yet, though.  Stay tuned for news on the selection and grades on how the Kings front office did on Thursday.

Next: 5 reasons the Kings need to draft Luka Doncic

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