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I agree what you are saying, but consider this - we are one of a very few teams that have the space needed to help Portland get under the luxury. We have tons of leverage.
I could definitely see us saying a 2nd for Harkless and one of their later 1sts. If they do it, they save $20+ million and avoid repeater luxury tax payer next July. Maybe we do #24, and #30/a 2nd for Harkless and #15
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I agree at draft time we are one of the teams that can help... once FA opens many teams will be able to help. I don't think they want to make all 3 first round picks, but they could verbally agree to a trade and make a pick for someone and just consummate it later.
I'd also like to move Lyles for some value while keeping other more liquid assets if possible. I think one of the worst things you can do when you miss on a guy is continue to allocate developmental playing time to him when other prospects need that time. I don't see us drafting a guy and playing him at the 4 and also getting Lyles time at the 4.
They are in a little bit of a tight spot.