2. Unprotected pick:
- What does it mean?
An unprotected draft pick means that if Team A trades a 2019 unprotected draft pick to Team B, they have full rights to the said pick. Team A holds no jurisdiction over it anymore except that their performance in the 2018 season will determine how good the 2019 pick will be.
- When is it applicable?
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Usually, if Team A thinks they are trading up to acquire a better player from Team B, they give up an unprotected pick. There are no such applicability rules to it.
Example:
1. Cleveland Cavaliers receive Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, Brooklyn's unprotected 2018 first round pick and Miami's 2020 second round pick. Boston Celtics receive Kyrie Irving.
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