12-28-2025, 10:09 AM
(12-28-2025, 09:04 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Atlanta's pick situation is a mess. I just don't see adding a second rookie in 2026 to a team that already has Flagg, Risacher, the Dallas 2026 and (hopefully Newell or Gueye). Personally, I'm more interested in Atlanta's 2027 (least favorable of NOP and MIL top 4 protected) depending on what you negotiate if the pick doesn't convey. I think that has more upside than the middle of the pack pick in 2026 (and no, they aren't trading the good 2026 pick...sorry to those who think they will). I'd also want a 2028 swap (which basically swaps our OKC pick with the 2nd most favorable of Clev/ATL/Utah).
the only pushback I would have and this is pretty ridiculous looking a year out and strength of a draft in the teens, but at the moment 2027 draft looks really week. Especially at the top of the draft. I would jump at a pick in this years teens. The 2026 drops off a bit in the teens but I still think some of the guys picked there this year may be top 10 picks the next year.
my question on Risacher is can he guard guards? And can he be good at it? if he is better guarding bigger players, I think my interest in him declines.