01-06-2026, 04:48 PM
You could probably get the best of both worlds for AD's value if Atl is willing to trade the NOP pick top 3? protected. They still have their chance at the 3 potential superstar players and also trade within this season for a playoff run this year in a weaker east. I think a lot of draft picks will be way less valuable once the lotto is done and they don't hit top 3 for offseason trades. I would do a trade based on that and have the Mavs get potentially 2 mid lottery picks next draft. Not sure what would happen if the pick landed top 3 though.
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