Originally Posted by
NMThreeMVP
Harris and Horford can still paly, they're just overpaid, and didn't fit in Philly. Atlanta has never had luck getting FA to sign, have a ton of cap room and no one to use it on. Horford is also someone they have a lot of familiarity with in their organization.
At #1, Edwards is actually a good fit to pair next to Trae Young.
Imagine if the Pelicans had the 6th pick in the draft and the player projected to go #1 was a New Orleans native, LSU star, and played a position that complimented our current roster.
The Pels would have to at least contemplate the move up. I think ATL would do the same in this scenario. I think they've soured on John Collins and have no intention of locking him into a lucrative next contract. Maybe I've read the wrong articles/speculation - but if they have, then giving him up and taking on salary to jump all the way up to number 1 is not a lot to give up.
I think this would create massive trade exemption for the 76ers that Morey could use to acquire CP3 or another player that fits what they need around Simmons/Embiid.