Wizards/Nets/Knicks: Wiz get their pick back, Knicks get a 1st rounder, Nets move up for Frears

[JayTWill]

I'd certainly be in favor of a consolidation trade after this, or moving one of those late 2025 FRP's for a late FRP in a future draft. But I'm not interested in simply giving the pick to New York for no particular reason.

Let's say that you can't consolidate would you rather have another late 1st in this draft or the 2026 protected Wizards pick?

I'd probably still keep the pick. But I don't see the point of the hypothetical. Why couldn't the Wizards consolidate or trade for a future pick?

I assume all attempts to consolidate picks to move up aren't successful. Yes, they could also attempt to trade the 26th pick for a future pick but there is a chance you will just be offered another highly protected pick and some random 2nds.

The funny thing is I could actually see the Nets having no issue trading one of their late firsts in this draft where they have 5 picks in the first 36 for the 2026 protected Wizards pick but for some reason it seems you think there is a huge gap in value.

[mhd]

I don’t see any need for the Wizards to involve the Knicks. I am 100% certain the Wizards will be a bottom 6 team and that pick won’t convey.

The Brooklyn part of the deal is fine.

Disagree Nate, I would 100% make this deal.
At worst/lowest value, we would be dealing #26 in 2025 for ~#35 in 2026, ~#40 in 2027, and ~#50 in 2031 (Lakers). Not THAT Bad.
At best, we would be dealing #26 in 2025 for #9 in 2026 and ~#40 in 2031 (Lakers).

That is worth it to me.

Yeah, I agree with you. Getting the peace of mind that the Wiz will never convey the 2026 1st is worth getting back three 2nd rounders from moving down from 6 to 8. That 2026 Wiz 2nd will easily be a high 2nd. 2nd rounders are also currency for future trades.

[louc1970]

Is Fears really that much better than Demin or Traore?
I am not super high on him. I don’t see Fears being a long term leader for Brooklyn.