There is a saying that money makes the world go round. If that’s true, draft capital makes the NBA spin.
The entire season will be centered around the teams’ reserve of first-round picks and how they intend to use them. In fact, if you do not have your own selection, you are effectively stuck in win-now mode – even if you are not made for winning.
Take a look at the Chicago Bulls, for example. The 2022-23 season is going to be a difficult one for this team.
Despite this, the Orlando Magic decided to hold steady at the trade deadline – most likely because they own the rights to their upcoming first-round pick with protection in the top four.
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On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans have their own pick, and they have the right to swap it with the Los Angeles Lakers’ pick. This team generally has a surplus of draft capital – this season, they’ve been playing with house money.
Do they have a chance of snatching up Zach LaVine from the Bulls to go all out next season?
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