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With all the public support Lillard has been giving Draymond recently, that’s my leader in the clubhouse. Their pick is a little better than the Mavs probably and they also have Jerami Grant they can SNT.

I don't think Green is worth a lottery pick. Not for the privilege of giving him a three year extension as he expects (I doubt he will go to a team that will not pay him). Also from Portland perspective - they need both Grant and Green to be competitive. Odd man out there would be Simons, imho. Two small guards which are also below average defenders just don't work. Simons contract is not bad, they can get assets for him.

Edit: I agree Portland is another team desperate enough to go after Green on a long term deal, if Lillard wants it