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Oh I think absolutely. They decided to team up together when KD was going to be out a minimum a year dealing with his achilles rehab. 

I can see a similar scenario here. Except instead of Kyrie carrying the Nets without KD for a year, KD will work with AD to keep the Mavs afloat.

I've had a feeling this was in the works since Luka was traded. I've said a few times that I had a feeling that Kyrie and Klay had talked to Nico and Kidd about Luka.

I don't think Kyrie tearing his ACL will matter to these guys. They will continue on and get KD in the offseason. They better hire a great medical staff.

I've been trying to stay positive and on paper I understand what they are trying to do. However, this is just a disaster.

The only guys on this team that feel like "our guys" are PJ, Lively, Gaff, and maybe Exum. I have a feeling some of those guys will be playing in Phoenix next year.

Anyone thinking tank is wrong. If Nico got the #1 pick Flagg would be playing for the Suns. I think KD, Kyrie, Klay, and AD are the destination. Nico said that for the Luka deal to get done no one could know. Is that because of all of the backlash Kyrie received when the other guys found out what he was doing in Boston?

I think the goal hasn't changed. Kyrie and KD were going to team up with AD. That's been the goal since Kyrie was traded to Boston. I think Klay knew since he had played with KD out here. He was likely asked and said no because he was planning to retire as a Warrior. Once they didn't offer him a max deal he was in.

Kyrie said after the Luka trade that it's a ruthless business. Yep. It sure is.

All this is doing is pushing me to be a Lakers fan.