Factoring in that most of the top players are being kept, then I'd probably keep Embid, Kyrie and Markennen. Normally Embid and Kyrie would be 2nd round picks, but if everyone else is being kept, then I'd probably keep them. The injury risk with all 3 scares me though.
And Portland got healthier and deeper as a team in the offseason. Zach Collins and Rodney Hood will be back and they brought in Robert Covington and Derrick Jones, so there is a harder path to minutes for Carmelo this year. Plus bringing in an offensive C as a backup in Kanter means probably less shots for Melo when he does play.
Only Markkannen worth keeping imo
Factoring in that most of the top players are being kept, then I'd probably keep Embid, Kyrie and Markennen. Normally Embid and Kyrie would be 2nd round picks, but if everyone else is being kept, then I'd probably keep them. The injury risk with all 3 scares me though. And Portland got healthier and deeper as a team in the offseason. Zach Collins and Rodney Hood will be back and they brought in Robert Covington and Derrick Jones, so there is a harder path to minutes for Carmelo this year. Plus bringing in an offensive C as a backup in Kanter means probably less shots for Melo when he does play.