Dunleavy emphasizes growing value of draft picks in NBA trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, Dunleavy stated teams in the NBA are expected to increasingly prioritize draft picks over trades. He believes this shift reflects a growing recognition of draft picks' long-term value compared to conventional trades. The statement highlights a trend that could reshape team strategies as they prepare for upcoming seasons. Further discussions on this topic may evolve as teams reassess their approaches to building rosters.
- •Dunleavy made his remarks on June 17, 2026.
- •He believes teams will value draft picks more than trades.
- •The shift reflects a change in long-term asset management.
- •Expect discussions on team strategies to continue evolving.
- •The NBA could change as teams adapt to this trend.
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