11-15-2025, 05:18 AM
(11-14-2025, 11:35 PM)F Gump Wrote: 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.
My concern is that we'll get everyone back healthy mid-season and go on a huge run. The talent is there to do that...especially with Kyrie and AD.
I'm not big on tanking but I also dont want us to go on a big run with no chance of making POs and screw ourselves out of a possible top 7 pick.