NBA Insider Defends Warriors Passing on Jaylen Brown Trade

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NBA Insider Defends Warriors Passing on Jaylen Brown Trade

“Picks have never been more valuable in this era of the league ever,” Friedell said while defending Golden State's decision not to trade for Brown. He argued that the Warriors now value draft capital even more because of the NBA's restrictive salary cap rules and the long-term implications for roster building. Teams won't trade picks unless it's for top stars.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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