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They are interested in getting rid of the picks to clear cap space. We could offer them cap flexibility through the trade, while still offering them future first rounders. Atlanta could probably get a better deal elsewhere if we are being honest.

It's no secret the pels have put themselves in an awful situation, with no real tradable assets (outside of the 2016 draft pick and maybe Jrue). That being said, we have to get creative in order to fuel our rebuild. With the Hawks wanting to unload their two first round draft picks, it is time to finally be the one trading for draft picks rather than giving them up.

Here's what I would do if I were GM on draft night:
No. 6 pick Jaylen Brown
I'd like to have Dunn, but he is the favorite to be picked by the celtics at #3 and he sure as he'll isn't falling out of the top five. It seems like this board has been screaming for a small forward for the past five years, here he is. Sure, he doesn't have a jump shot. Neither did Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and a handful of other guys. Most of the time, it seems like the defense comes first, then a player develops a three game afterwards to make them the sought after 3 and D player. Brown has a tremendous work ethic and has a great supporting cast of NBA vets around him. Also, he can drive the ball well and is extremely athletic. If we don't pick him, he could easily be the guy that haunts us.

Two trades:
Pelicans trade: 2017 top 3 protected first round
Atlanta trade: Tiaggo Splitter, picks no.12 and 21
Pels may need to add a draft pick

Atlanta wants to clear up cap space in order to resign horford, we eat the contract of splitter in exchange for two first round draft picks.

Pelicans trade: no. 21 and Omer Asik
Nets trade: 2016 second round pick top 55 protected or extinguished
Brooklyn is desperate for a pick, seeing that they don't have control over their first round draft pick until 2019. They might as well get a draft pick and eat up a contract while they are losing.

With the 12th pick, I would I draft labissiere, who has the potential as good as anyone in the draft.

The picks provide you with an insane amount of potential, you don't win unless you gamble sometimes. Also, we get flexibility with the Asik contract out of the way.

I'm convinced we will win a title next year.

NBA Rumors: Clippers are interested in David West to fill void left by Jordan, according to CBS sports

You're joking right? Spurs are going to match any offer. Also, I wouldn't want rondo, we already have jrue

Wow! An undersized power forward! Where do I sign?

How screwed are we if asik doesn't want to stay in New Orleans?

I completely agree. He always gives fans something to be excited about, regardless of whether or not you agree with the roster moves.

If I had to guess, the offense gentry will run in New Orleans will more closely resemble the Suns, both teams have Stars at power forward and point guard (Jrue is close enough)

That's a big concern with me too. At least gentry has had recent success and is currently coaching

Age isn't that big of a deal. He's only 60, Alvin gentry is 60 too, he's actually older than izzo.