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Manhattanboy · 03-08-2024, 02:14 PM

Apologies for my ignorance - can someone please explain the difference between the 2025 and the 2026 first round picks here? Does protected v unprotected have anything to do with the draft lottery? Thanks.

03-08-2024, 02:14 PM	#114
Manhattanboy Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Exp:	Apologies for my ignorance - can someone please explain the difference between the 2025 and the 2026 first round picks here? Does protected v unprotected have anything to do with the draft lottery? Thanks.