But if the LAL pick does not convey in 2018, the C's only get a 2nd rounder from the Kings in 2019, we don't want that right?
My understanding is that if we miss on the Lakers 2018 pick (outside of 2-5), we get the better of Philly or Sac first round pick in 2019, unless the better is the #1, then we get the other one.
Worst (very unlikely) case, we miss on the Lakers and then either Philly gets #1 in 2019, then Sac makes the playoffs in 2019.
Most likely, this is going to be a lottery pick with a good chance of being a top 5 pick.