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Manhattanboy · 03-11-2024, 02:46 PM

Apologies for being dumb, can someone explain protected v non-protected, assuming it means with respect to the draft lottery. If the pick is protected does that mean it gets deferred if the team drafts in the top 8 or something like that? Thanks

03-11-2024, 02:46 PM	#2133
Manhattanboy Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Exp:	Apologies for being dumb, can someone explain protected v non-protected, assuming it means with respect to the draft lottery. If the pick is protected does that mean it gets deferred if the team drafts in the top 8 or something like that? Thanks