If the Knicks get a top 2 pick, they can make a really compelling offer, while still keeping Porzingis:
Zion/Barrett + Knox + Robinson + Ntilikina
If they include Porzingis, then it's a done deal for sure. We have to hope that the Knicks don't get lucky at the lottery. The other tanking teams aren't a threat I think, since they won't push for immediate success. Also if something strange happens like Sacramento pick goes #1 (to Philly) or a LA team jumps into the top 4, that could turn the tables. Let's just assume that the Sac pick jumps to #2-4
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The Suns could turn the corner super fast adding AD to Devin Booker. (Remember when AD joins a team, they will become a Free Agent destination almost instantly). What about the Bulls? Washington? There are a number of teams who, if the ping pong balls for their way, could make a very compelling offer.
The timing couldn't be better for the Pelicans right now. They are going to be able to pick between a host of potential franchise cornerstones. Zion, Porzingis, Ayton, Tatum, Simmons, all these are amongst the names that will be in play.