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[Ghost of Podkolzin]

I would argue not negotiating is the definition of bad negotiation.

If Nico did not make the Luka trade, that Grimes trade would easily be the worst of the TDL.

His track record when Dennis Linsey was not here is ugly.  Kyrie was a huge risk that paid off, but does not come close to making up for Brunson, McGee, Wood, Luka, Grimes, etc.

I keep saying exactly this!  In relative terms, the Grimes trade was worse than the Luka trade.  Could you imagine where we'd be if Nico had extended Grimes prior to last season?