The possibilities with six possible draft results (each with it's own machinations), Free Agency and trades are dizzying at times. I guess the first domino to fall is the draft - that is not to say that lots of ground work (where legal) won't have been done by then. DA and the front office must have plans, fall back plans and special emergency fall back plans.
How much does the draft affect things after it has played out? Well, even while it is still being played out wheels for contingencies will be set in motion. As far as FA and trades go, the draft will have an influence though I am not sure how great. Does getting Simmons change the tack or help attract a big fish? Without asking individual big fish it is hard to know how much relevance the draft has for them.
Because IT is becoming the face of the franchise, he is the closest thing we have to being safe from trade, not to mention his contributions. Despite some promise from Rozier, none of the younger players for me are must keep players. I am nearly ready now though to just sit back and let DA do his stuff.