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[F Gump]

I've advocated for Presti with the raise/stake idea, but I do think making a run at him would mean interim GMs until the offseason which could also mean no major moves until then.  

That does not bother me at all, not even a tiny little bit. I prefer it, in fact. 

I think if a trade is done during the season, the odds are VERY HIGH of a rushed, incredibly-stupid, bad value, wasting assets move (because imo it's likely such a move would be trying to save this season, and I don't think there's any move that can turn it into a good season from here). They are already in a huge hole. They will be without either of Kyrie or Exum for who knows how long, making the hole even deeper. It is what it is, so doesn't make sense trying to save what can't be saved.

And you don't have to get rid of good players, to be able to tank. NBA history is filled with weird "injuries" that sidelined top players to ruin their team's W/L record as needed.