Draft question: In the new cba, do teams still get a comp pick for unsigned 1st rounders?

[cnmilton]

I thought I read somewhere that this would no longer be the case, though I do misremember a lot these days.

Just c

[LookinUp]

Yes, you still get a comp pick. I think it's the previous pick + 1, so if we have 4 this year and don't sign him we'd get 5 next year. Unfortunately, if you do that the next year's pick really has you held hostage in negotiations, so you may have to find a guy who will accept slot at a number higher than he can otherwise expect, which could take you out of the running for BPA, like a falling Wieters for example.

[Trackmaster]

But would you lose the pick completely if you couldn't get the compensation pick signed?

[DrOrioles90210]

But would you lose the pick completely if you couldn't get the compensation pick signed?

I believe the picks are protected for two years now. Or at least for this year's draft.

[weams]

I believe the picks are protected for two years now. Or at least for this year's draft.

I think you are right.

[Trackmaster]

So if we couldn't get a deal inked next year, our last chance would be with the #6 pick of the 2014 draft? It sounds like they're giving the teams a lot of leverage compared to the players. I'm surprised that more teams aren't willing to roll the die with next year's draft.