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Can never tell if teams are really trying to move up or everyone just calls each other to see what the action is. However, two teams that I’m hearing are the most aggressive to get in the top 10, Clippers and Celtics.
Do I think they will? Nope. Sounds like smokescreen.
That said, the Clippers are really (and understandably) interested in Kawhi Leonard. Do you think the C's might play the 3rd team in a Spurs-Clippers trade, with Morris, Rozier, #27 and a future non-Kings/Grizzlies Pick going out and getting back #12 and/or #13 from the Clippers. Maybe then using the pick(s) to trade up a little more and hopefully nab Carter? Idk, just being a little creative.
Anyways, I think our best chance at trading up into Top-10 will be with Orlando. I don't think the C's brass likes what they project coming from the 2019 Draft, and they'd probably dangle Rozier + #27 + Kings Pick + Yabusele + Another non-Grizzlies Pick FOR #6. Orlando could consider it (good PG prospect, two future picks including one really good one, and another prospect in Yabu). Don't think they'd accept but honestly I'm not sure if any other team between 7-10 is a "good fit" in terms of trading partners with the C's. Maybe NYK?
My dream is one of Carter/Porter/JJJ (the first two could be there in the 6-10 range, not Jackson though who is likely a Top-4 pick now). Otherwise, I'm fine staying at #27 OR making a small trade up for DiVincenzo, Wagner or Spellman. Trading down for an early 2nd + future pick OR player is another option I wouldn't mind if someone falls maybe (or Ainge actually isn't high on the guys projected around #27).