07-07-2023, 12:29 PM
(07-07-2023, 01:45 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: It depends on the protections.
If the language says: '27 pick top 5 protected, but if it does not convey it becomes the next available FRP"= that is something the Mavs cannot do unless they get another 2029 pick.
But if it says: "2027 pick top 5 protected." There are no other stipulations, and the Mavs obligations are fulfilled. So the Cavs are essentially guaranteed the pick if the Mavs aren't mega bad, but if they are mega bad they don't get a pick. 2029 isn't affected whatsoever and the Steipien rule hasn't been violated.
It could also say "If it does not convey it becomes future 2nds", that is also is fine.
That is at least my understanding at least. I defer to FGump to fact check me if I've led you astray.
That explanation looks good to me re 2027 protected.
DS has already mentioned the possible inclusion of 2026 for the 1st protected year.
On 2027 protected, I will add that there would be a bit more specificity about what happens "if it does not convey," and that one asset that could be offered when protections do apply could be pick swaps in other years. Those rights have more desirability as a trade asset than we often recognize.
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