03-23-2023, 06:41 AM
(03-23-2023, 05:23 AM)loki Wrote: I don't have a source, but my memory is that the pick is top 10 protected in 2025 and becomes the 2025 2nd rounder if not conveyed.
Looks like I was wrong, I thought it becomes unprotected in 2025.
NBA Future Drafts By Team - RealGM
In any case, Mavs have two options:
1. Tank and (most likely - still option they don't succeed) get the pick this year. It is risky, I think 8 teams are a lock to have worse record than Mavs, even if Mavs lose all remaining games. This is also a huge indictment for FO. They have less flexibility going forward as the pick will still be owed to NY in either 2024 or 2025 (assuming Mavs can actually build a top 20 team in those two years
), operating with 2023 and 2027 pick on draft night and 2027 in the summer. 2. Not tank and convey the pick. They can trade any pick from 2024-2027 on either draft night or in the summer. Or two pick combo of either 24+26, 25+27 or 24+27.
At this point, even I would be inclined towards option number 1, but it has to be really epic bad conclusion of the season with Mavs losing all games, 2 against a crappy Charlotte team. I don't believe Mavs will choose this option.