If we trade with Cleveland...

[dnbman]

In all likelihood, we'd draft their player first (likely Beal if there's a trade at all) and then trade the pick to them once Washington picks. That way we at least know that Cleveland doesn't take our targeted player.

However, let's say we're really high on Robinson and Washington takes him. Are we happy to keep Beal at 3 or do we still make the trade, presumably to draft either Barnes or MKG?

I know Washington has some bigs and need a wing scorer to pair with Wall, but Robinson's also a hometown guy and seemed to do well at their workout.

I'm just wondering what we're prepared to live with if we trade.

[Black]

Great points. I've thought about this a lot, and there was one Tweet that said Washington would likely take Robinson Beal is indeed off the board.

If the situation does in fact come up, and we take Beal with uncertainty about who Washington will take:

I would definitely be disappointed if we didn't end up with Robinson, but like you said, if we pick Beal, and Washington takes Robinson, I think the best option would be to keep Beal unless we're totally blown away by a trade. If Beal turns out to be the best option at shooting guard from the get go, then so be it. We aren't financially committed to Henderson, and I think he is humble enough to accept being the sixth man, and when he eventually tests free agency, he will find out if he is more valuable to another team than he is to us. The gap in talent between Beal and either MKG or Barnes is pretty significant, so I don't think it's worth acquiring the 24th pick if it means we end up with one of those two.

Edit to add: I'm sure this goes without saying, but that's only if we have the offer on the table from Cleveland. If they are non-committal, then take Robinson all the way.

In my opinion, you stay at two and take Robinson unless the front office sees him and Beal as identical players talent wise, but if we take the risk and take Beal, then Washington takes Robinson, we should roll with Beal.

[Black]

I proposed the question to Bonnell as well I could in 140 characters.

[SWedd523]

This is exactly why I don't like the potential trade down with Cleveland. If they REALLY want Robinson and do this just to swindle them out of a low value pick, then it's stupid.

If they're going from 2 to 4, just pick the one player you like and don't leave it to chance. You can always buy a pick in the late first.

But in your specific scenario, if we pick Beal and miss Robinson, just keep Beal. He's a better prospect than Barnes

[Kemba2Hendo]

But in your specific scenario, if we pick Beal and miss Robinson, just keep Beal. He's a better prospect than Barnes

Exactly, in that scenario you take BPA.

[Keetch]

I am getting a nervous feeling that they want Barnes above everyone else.

[superb1]

I am getting a nervous feeling that they want Barnes above everyone else.

They think they want Barnes too but not #2. So FO may see it as
if we end up with #2. draft Robinson
if we end up with #4. draft Barnes

jmho

[Chef]

remember, there is always the possibility of drafting beal at #2, having washington or cleveland call us and say what is he worth to you and swapping draft choices plus goodies for us after the fact.

[dnbman]

remember, there is always the possibility of drafting beal at #2, having washington or cleveland call us and say what is he worth to you and swapping draft choices plus goodies for us after the fact.

Yeah, I'm wondering if the Cavs talk is to get a more conservative deal with Washington, say their second and something else minor, to swap picks and still get Robinson. While more conservative, at least you get the guy you want and a little bit more. Of course, this is assuming that the FO wants Robinson.

[dnbman]

I am getting a nervous feeling that they want Barnes above everyone else.

Keetch, I've been desperately waiting for your assessment of the top few picks, especially Robinson. You should know him better than anyone.