Trade & FA 2024-25:

[Chicagojk]

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.

I think that is fair.  Especially when most of the good teams are filled with really good depth.    although we could argue non stop if we were better positioned prior to the trade.  Also, tough to win when you enter every series not having the best dude.    That may or may not happen with Dallas.