#draft-capital

#draft-capital

In somewhat of a surprising move, the 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for a first-round pick and three second-round picks. It's a move that may not make much sense now, especially with McCain in just his second season, but it's also a trade that could pay dividends for the team in the future.

But if the Heat genuinely wants to load up for a realistic run at Giannis, they'll have to trade both Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. I suppose this may not entirely be the case if the Milwaukee Bucks hold on to Giannis until the summer, but if he does become available at the trade deadline, which does seem to be gaining some traction, the Heat need to add some draft capital to emerge as a plausible suitor.

Entering the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have a lot of holes to address. While the defense stood out as the team's most glaring concern, the offense still has some under-the-radar areas to supplement. After some blockbuster trades this past season, the Cowboys have six draft picks currently, and possibly some compensatory picks. That said, Dallas will have limited ammunition to fill needs. Looking at where the Cowboys stand, here are the five most important positions for Dallas to set their sights on.

This game has been a testament to the recent youth movement that general manager Terry Fontenot has initiated on defense, utilizing a significant amount of draft capital over the past two years. James Pearce, Jr. and Jalon Walker have both shown their pass-rushing chops, earning at least a half sack apiece. Brandon Dorlus and Ruke Orhorhoro show their versatility along the line, and even Arnold Ebiketie has shown how reliable he can be.

"We'll call it what is is: It hasn't been real great," Vrabel said of the team's drafting in recent years.