TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[cow]

Do they not have picks in every other year?  If it fails, and Luka demands a trade in 3 or 4 seasons, do you not think they'll get a king's ransom in draft capital for him?  I get your dissatisfaction with Kyrie, but that is 6-years out and there are so many variables that will play out between now and then I don't see the sense in stressing out over a draft pick that may or may not matter. 

If it works though...

You'd hopefully get a young up-and-comer like SGA and then picks/swaps which will most likely be less favorable if they are only coming from the team you are trading to.

I don't mind spending assets, but you have to do it smartly.  As the MBT are want to do, I don't think they read the room correctly and overpaid on this trade.  Given Kyrie's history, the contract he'll want and his recent trade demands, you have to take your hat off to the Nets for the haul they landed.  Unfortunately it came at our expense.  

No one is questioning Kyrie the basketball player.  I think everyone hopes this works out.  It's fair to be happy with the trade.  It's also fair to question the value.