Are early 2nd rd picks considered more valuable than late 1st?

[rondohondo]

Second-round picks are invaluable for teams like the Celtics that are over the luxury tax. While first-round picks have a predetermined salary slot over four seasons, second-rounders can be signed to similar-length deals starting at minimum salaries that don't need to be guaranteed for all of the years.

That's a big reason why Stevens has loaded up on second-round draft picks this summer, and he may not be done just yet. There are still moves to be made as Boston looks to shed more salary, which it must do to retain pending free agents Al Horford and Luke Kornet.

This was an article from last off-season ,but it got me thinking . Are early 2nd rd picks more valuable late 1st round pick? Do they hold more trade value?

[slamtheking]

Second-round picks are invaluable for teams like the Celtics that are over the luxury tax. While first-round picks have a predetermined salary slot over four seasons, second-rounders can be signed to similar-length deals starting at minimum salaries that don't need to be guaranteed for all of the years.

That's a big reason why Stevens has loaded up on second-round draft picks this summer, and he may not be done just yet. There are still moves to be made as Boston looks to shed more salary, which it must do to retain pending free agents Al Horford and Luke Kornet.

This was an article from last off-season ,but it got me thinking . Are early 2nd rd picks more valuable late 1st round pick? Do they hold more trade value?

second round picks aren't guaranteed contracts for set amounts (within a range) and can be negotiated for different, more team-friendly terms