12-19-2025, 02:24 PM
(12-19-2025, 01:58 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Well they have a top 5 pick coming this year and next year, too. Those Clippers are only getting worse next year. That alone might be enough to transition into the next dynasty. The best Kawhi punishment would be to strip the Clippers of their 2027 first.
OKC for the coming draft has:
Their own #1 - probably 30th pick
Utah #1 - protected 1-8
Philly #1 - Protected 1-4
Based on current standings top 5 is not likely, but they should have at least 1 later lottery pick
Next year:
SAS #1 - 1-16 protected
Den #1 - 1-5 protected
#1 Swap rights with LACs
Given the quality of the teams, I'd say the LAC swap may be their best chance get an early pick. For that reason, I don't think there will be any NBA punishment affecting near term drafts.