I actually think Lowry can return a future 1st (lotto protected 2015/16, something like that). We just might have to add some other player(s) to sweeten the deal (Hansbrough, Novak, Ross).
Here's a deal I could see netting us a 1st round pick.
Lowry to Miami for Joel Anthony, Norris Cole, and Miami's 2014 first round draft pick from Philadelphia
(Philadelphia's 1st round pick to Miami protected for selections 1-14 in 2014 or 1-14 in 2015; if Philadelphia has not conveyed a 1st round pick to Miami by 2015, then Philadelphia will instead convey its 2015 2nd round pick and 2016 2nd round pick to Miami).
That pick likely won't be available this year (but there is a chance), but it has a decent chance of being there next year. Worst case we get two good 2nd round picks and a decent player on a rookie deal for Lowry. Miami solidifies themselves as the top team and still has their 2014 first round pick.
Ujiri will be able to find a good deal for Lowry.
Here's a deal I could see netting us a 1st round pick.
Lowry to Miami for Joel Anthony, Norris Cole, and Miami's 2014 first round draft pick from Philadelphia
(Philadelphia's 1st round pick to Miami protected for selections 1-14 in 2014 or 1-14 in 2015; if Philadelphia has not conveyed a 1st round pick to Miami by 2015, then Philadelphia will instead convey its 2015 2nd round pick and 2016 2nd round pick to Miami).
That pick likely won't be available this year (but there is a chance), but it has a decent chance of being there next year. Worst case we get two good 2nd round picks and a decent player on a rookie deal for Lowry. Miami solidifies themselves as the top team and still has their 2014 first round pick.
Ujiri will be able to find a good deal for Lowry.
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