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(10 hours ago)Chicagojk Wrote: I think a lot of the roster decisions will be based on who they pick in the draft and sign in free agency and how some of the players on the roster finish the season. I think in todays cap, you don't need to have all the players at the same age or stage in development. You can have a nice mix (as long as you don't make a mistake on a big contract). I personally would not like having PJ, Marshall, Martin, Klay, Middleton all on the roster. Although if they moved 1-2, I would be fine with them back. This is all dependent on them looking good on the court the remaining part of the season.
I am not saying they need to try to win at all costs next year, but if they get a good pick this year, lets put some good veterans around Coop. He is ready to compete now. Putting him in winning situations is what great players grow with. Not saying you do this by selling the future, but at the same time don't fill the roster with 10 guys in their early 20's.
I agree with a lot of this, but who are these 10 guys in their early 20's? Right now they have Flagg/Lively/Max. They can add to that with a lottery pick and a very late first. Best case for MLE is a Naji like signing who was 26. There are not a lot of guys in their early 20s on the trading block. You can quibble about what the mix should be between vets and development at the back of the roster, but at least half of the top 8-10 in the rotation are going to be vets. Personally I would rather have most of those vets closer to their mid 20s than their mid 30s.