2026 NBA draft thread

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I wouldn't be comfortable throwing money at Lively. Not sure how they come to terms to be honest, but can't pay him for his potential when his injury history outweighs his potential so far. I'd probably trade him if they can get good value. Otherwise he needs to take less money to stay. They can't afford to give him a huge contract and then he sits like usual.

He's a tricky situation for sure and it might be that he plays out his rookie deal and you let the market decide what he is worth and if you'd be willing to match that/if he'd be willing to let you match that. I'd definitely gauge league interest in a trade, but everyone else can see his injury history too.