TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[DanSchwartzgan]

At the TDL this year, there is still a chance that the 24 or 25 first conveys to NY so we cannot trade either of those, right? If the 25 conveys, we can’t trade the 26. Unless there’s something I’m missing, I’m pretty sure the way I explained it is correct. At the TDL we can trade the Boston 23 and our 27 and 29.

The terms of the deal can be "next" legally tradeable first.  It doesn't have to be designated as 24 or 25.  If 23 conveys, the trade partner gets 24 as the starting point for a string of future picks every other year.  If 23 doesn't convey, then 25 is the earliest possible pick.  At the TDL, teams should have a decent idea where the pick is likely to fall.

I agree with your take that the summer provides even greater opportunities.