Just tossing this out there. If the Thybulle promise is legit. ( That is a big if ) I have a few thoughts.
1. I don't think this would effect a AD trade. I doubt that NO really would want 3 picks from the Cs in this draft as part of the trade. They are more likely to ask the Cs to keep 22nd pick in what is largely considered a weak/role player draft and instead look for future pick(s). With that potential of loosing a lot of depth to a trade DA may be looking to lock in a potential rotation ready wing in Thybulle.
2. If a major trade doesn't happen I have long suspected the Cs will look to move one of their picks for a future pick or at least take a draft and stash. After that I would like to see them take one high floor player (Thybulle fits that bill) then look for a higher ceiling player. A few International/high ceiling combos I would like to see on the Cs look at
International Targets
Doumbouya, big wing likely going top 10 (Cs would likly have to use pick #14)
Bitgadze, center would probably goes 10-20 (Cs would likly have to use pick #14)
Samanic, big wing seems all over but likely 20-30 (Cs could likly have to use pick #20)
Higher Ceiling Targets
PJ Washington, big wing who I hesitate to call a high ceiling player but at the same time will be 20 on draft day and could really grow as a player if he can continue to develop his perimeter game. I think he goes 10-20 (Cs would likly have to use pick #14)
Nassir Little, big wing who has great physical tools but must prove that he can defend smaller players on the perimeter at a high level and hit outside shots. He is a likely lottery pick. (Cs could likly have to use pick #14)
KZ Okpala, big wing who has great height/length to go along with a primarily perimeter based skill set. He appears most projected to go 20-30 (Cs could likly have to use pick #20)
Jalen Lecque, a PG/combo guard with great size and elite athletic ability. He is super raw but also has the physical tools to be the steal of the draft. His range is hard to gauge but I suspect he goes 20-35. (Cs could likly have to use pick #20)
Nic Claxton, a unique big man who need to develop physically but has shown a comfort level on the perimeter that sets him apart from most bigs. I suspect he goes post lottery 14-25. (Cs could likly have to use pick #20)
