re: Pelicans get the 10th pick.

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Just spitballing here . . .

There has been plenty of talk of trading back and then trading those for future first. I understand this thought process but also firmly believe there has to be a true sense of urgency this summer . Is there an opportunity to potentially trade up?

For instance a deal with Cavs to take on Love and pick 3 for pick 10, salary, and a late future 1st? The Cavs won’t otherwise ever get a positive asset for Love . If you put that on the table do they bite ?

Now you have pick 3 and remaining war chest to deal for a higher end player.

Obviously you don’t do the deal with the Cavs without having some sort of agreement in place for a trade with that 3rd pick .

Thoughts ?

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No way would they give up that much to move Love. What salaries would we use to match? Bledsoe may help them as he is only fully guaranteed next season. However, Adams has $35 million for 2 years left. I would do that deal even if I did not have a deal to move #3. Green would certainly be a nice consolation.