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I don't think the bolded is true. I don't think we'd value Grimes over that pick unprotected. Its worth more individually than Grimes and it also has the benefit of creating an issue for future trades that would hamstring the Knicks and benefit us. It might honestly be near the top of the list as far as assets I'd want. I think Quickley and Toppin might be more valuable as players to us. Grimes being mentioned by name might mean he's a sticking point from NY's side. It might be a ploy to allow them to save some face.

We’ll see, good chance there’s protections on 2029 just like the MIN pick. That removes a lot of risk from NYK but also removes value for UTA. I think unprotected opens up a can of worms where it might be more than just Grimes you don’t receive.
 
We’ll see, good chance there’s protections on 2029 just like the MIN pick. That removes a lot of risk from NYK but also removes value for UTA. I think unprotected opens up a can of worms where it might be more than just Grimes you don’t receive.
But 23/25/27 unprotected doesn't open up that can of worms? Any unprotected pick has a lot of risk... that's what makes them premium assets. Make it top 5 protected then like the Minny pick. I'm also cool not receiving Grimes and/or one of the other picks they own. Those types of picks are much easier to get and we have plenty of trade fodder to get those.

Again... if I am Ainge the priority is as many unprotected picks as possible.
 
But 23/25/27 unprotected doesn't open up that can of worms? Any unprotected pick has a lot of risk... that's what makes them premium assets. Make it top 5 protected then like the Minny pick. I'm also cool not receiving Grimes and/or one of the other picks they own. Those types of picks are much easier to get and we have plenty of trade fodder to get those.

Again... if I am Ainge the priority is as many unprotected picks as possible.

It's not the same can of worms. 23/25/27 are not as uncertain as 2029.
 
Here is a dumb question: The Pacers had to waive four players for salary cap purposes in the Ayton offer sheet. Two were former Jazzmen. Can they unwaive them now or are they subject to being claimed by any team? If the Jazz are tanking, these might be four great tank commanders.
 
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