Draft Express-ESPN’s Givony proposed Celt and Pistons swapping first round picks as well. We would move up to 7. This was mentioned on Vicenie-Hollinger podcast too. So the idea seems to have some traction. Will depend who is available at 7.
Whom we would have to be available at 7 for you to make that 3 for 1 trade ??
I've been debating that since hearing it speculated by Hollinger.
I have Ball tier 1, Edwards tier 2 after that my Tier 3 is
Hayes
Okongwu
Wiseman
Avdija
Okoro
I would be happy with a 3-1 trade up for any of those 5. Vassell is on the fridge for me but I feel comfortable leaving him out of that group.
All 5 of those players I view as having fridge allstar ceilings. Their must more likely outcomes are as solid 5th starters on a playoff team.
Hayes, is the best long term prospect in this tier and the best fit for the Cs. The size, defense and shot creation he brings to the point especially after a few years under Kemba and working with BS could be dynasty building. He could pair with Tatum, Smart and Brown to form the best perimeter defending 4 players in the NBA.
Okongwu, fills a need at Center and would likely push Kanter and R Williams for minutes right away. He may also prove good enough to make Theis expendable as a FA. His mobility and IQ should make him the long term center solution.
Wisman, is a gamble worth taking. If he figures out how to using his freaking physical tools in the NBA he has all defensive potential. His comfort level on the perimeter would allow him to develop into the type of versatile big BS loves. The fear is he is more of an empty stats guy.
Avdija, he is a great future Hayward replacement. While he needs to prove himself as a shooter his ability to create for others as well has his high IQ on both ends of the floor and surprising effectiveness as a rim protector should endear him to BS. If he becomes an average 3pt shooter he is a great fit with Tatum and Brown.
Okoro, he is my wild card and perhaps the most "DA guy of this list". He has the tools and the mindset to be a pitbull on D. Not to the level of Smart but in that mold but 2" taller. Even more so then Hayes he could pair with the current Cs core to form a future super defense at a level unlike anything in the current NBA. The idea of Smart and Okoro sharing the court is scary for opposing teams.