TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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Well, that situation is what it is, regardless of who they target with this multi-pick trade that we all know is coming (surely, none among us believe the Mavs are suddenly going to adopt a conservative "collect assets" mindset). 

I think the the asset market will balance out somewhat, but the Gobert trade has definitely put the advantage towards sellers.  A player like OG or Siakam "star status" might empty the Mavs cupboard (picks (2-3FRP), swaps (2-3), established veteran (DFS) and youngster (Green or Hardy).  It just seems like a bad time to be a buyer and the MBT certainly can't be considered shrewd.  

And are you happy that your all-in move is going to be a core of Luka/Wood/OG or Luka/Wood/Siakam?  Depending on who the salary filler is, you'll probably be locked into THJ or Dinwiddie long term too.  Further, once you do that, you need to start crushing it in the draft when you do have picks.