NBA free agency predictions

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by saclare

I think the cards align if AD still stands by his wish to be traded. NY makes the most sense with #3 available plus some young guys who could be intriguing. RJ Barrett would be the angle, rejoining him and Zion in NO.

Completely agree, draft night would make a lot of sense to trade AD.
NY, LAL, and Boston all have enticing trade pieces but NY would have the edge IMO mainly for the reason you mention.

Once AD is traded potential FA destinations will begin to align.

[tap2390]

I just don't see in what universe the Pelicans prefer RJ Barrett to Jayson Tatum and at least one additional first round pick in this year's draft regardless of what Zion wants. Tatum fell victim to the Celtics dumpster fire this year, but pair him with Jrue Holiday and Zion and you have a balanced core and could potentially compete in a year or two. Winning cures all (except Kawhi's hamstring).

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by tap2390

I just don't see in what universe the Pelicans prefer RJ Barrett to Jayson Tatum and at least one additional first round pick in this year's draft regardless of what Zion wants. Tatum fell victim to the Celtics dumpster fire this year, but pair him with Jrue Holiday and Zion and you have a balanced core and could potentially compete in a year or two. Winning cures all (except Kawhi's hamstring).

I’d imagine Knicks throw in additional 1st or a combo of Knox/DSJ or other young guys.