06-21-2026, 08:08 AM
(06-21-2026, 07:59 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I think trade down talk is fun and exciting and could work out but it is also risky. Just give me the pick at 9 and then try to trade up a bit from 30. Leave with a eventual starter and an eventual rotation player. With a good cap sheet with tradeable pieces moving forwards. While trading back doubles your chances with picks, it also lowers the risk you get a core player.
That is my opinion. Schmitz job is to hit 9 and then work some magic with the second pick.
Personally I would stick and pick at 9 because I like Burries and/or Flemings a bit more than the 10-12 guys. The idea of trading back is tied to Klutch being able to guide his guy to DAL at 12. Pretty much the exact scenario in the Lively draft.
The Mavs traded with OKC. From 10 down to 12. Rich Paul got Lively to 12.
OR we’re all wrong and they aren’t as high on Burries as we are. They could just as easily have one of the Wings or Bigs higher on their board. They could also have Okorie, Anderson, Philon, Stirtz higher. We don’t know anything!