Trade & FA 2024-25:

[mvossman]

I think the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets are instructive to us. Maybe Clippers also. Maybe Lakers.

What happens when a team goes "all-in" (Particularly when they go for the three-superstar-plus-minimums), but then aren't good enough to compete for a championship?

Many times, they've given up draft capital to acquire said superstars. Often, they've ventured well into cap territory, so they have very little flexibility about changing course mid-stream, whether through free agency, trades, or the draft.

Wouldn't you rather have one or two superstars, and several quality MLE-level guys? Their ages can be spaced out a bit, so you've got a mix of youngsters with potential plus veterans who can win now.

There is no doubt.  Which is why it is going to be brutal when Nico sends everything for KD.