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2017 NBA Draft: 5 teams that should consider trading first round picks

By Gerald Bourguet

Mar 30, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard Allen Crabbe (23) react after a basket against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard Allen Crabbe (23) react after a basket against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Sean Marks general manager of the Brooklyn Nets talks at a press conference announcing the Long Island Nets D League team before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Brooklyn Nets

All anyone can pay attention to is how the Brooklyn Nets are missing out on this year’s No. 1 overall pick thanks to the infamous Paul Pierce/Kevin Garnett trade — and that’s probably justified. It gets even worse when you remember the Nets could be doing the exact same thing again next year.

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However, general manager Sean Marks will enjoy not one, but two first round selections in this year’s draft. The only problem is, they don’t come until No. 22 (via the Washington Wizards from the Bojan Bogdanovic trade) and No. 27 (via pick swap with the Boston Celtics).

In such a talented draft class, perhaps the Nets could land one or two rotation players. Maybe they make a swing-for-the-fences pick like Harry Giles at No. 22, or benefit from a first round steal falling to them at No. 27.

More than likely though, Marks will be on the phone trying to see if anyone’s willing to trade down in a deep draft if it means having an extra first round selection. He may have a hard time finding anyone who’s interested, but don’t be surprised when reports start trickling out about Brooklyn’s attempts to move up in the pecking order.