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It's not true that the league controls trading. The league OWNED the New Orleans franchise when it was dictating acceptable return for Chris Paul. Obviously, that situation ought never have been allowed to exist, but it did, and Stern vetoed the Laker trade for Paul because it didn't give the team the means to rebuild. I hate to admit it cuz I think the guy's a meglomaniac, but in this instance he was right. The Clipper deal gave New Orleans way more future value and flexibility.
To answer your question directly - there is no way the Association gives draft favors to Seattle. 100 percent none.