At the NBA Draft Lottery, the unthinkable (yet totally predictable) happened when the Detroit Pistons fell once again to the 5th pick, and there is a real chance the Pistons will pick even lower than that. That’s right! We’re talking about trade-down scenarios.
In a draft without clear-cut premier players, either very few trades happen because teams believe they can stay put and get similar value, or teams are more willing to make targeted trades to get “their guy.” As the draft approaches, rumors are swirling that a few teams could be eyeing a move up the draft board if their guy begins to slide.