RUMOR ROUND-UP: Latest speculation on what Brooklyn Nets might do in next 48

Let the speculation begin! Besides, no one can stop it! It’s the day before the NBA Draft and only one things seems certain: The top two picks will be Cooper Flagg by the Dallas Mavericks and Dylan Harper by the San Antonio Spurs. After that, rumors are flying!

There’s continuing discussion of the Brooklyn Nets swooping in at the last minute and taking Ace Bailey at No. 3, swapping their No. 8 pick and taking on the onerous contract of nine-time NBA All-Star and six-time member of the All-NBA Team Paul George and perhaps some other emoluments, like the extinguishing of the 1-through-8 protections on the 2027 first rounder that Daryl Morey sent Sean Marks in the 2021 James Harden deal.

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