2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[SkenfromLMF]

But what if this team gets another first round exit (or less)? Where will the improvement come from? Will one MLE guy really move the needle? Will Luka and Brunson really make another level of play each season? The rest are not getting any younger as THJ, Kleber and Powell will be 30 next season.

I think unless they show they are really close, I am actually more inclined to talent infusion scenario at a cost of additional couple of years of team building. Successful talent infusion scenario, to be clear. Not one where they say they already had a deal but (insert RFA name) rather signed with (insert team name) at last minute.

The good news is that we will know the outcome of that scenario before the decision has to be made...
Personally, a competitive 4-2 loss to Utah, LAL, or LAC is growth enough to try and get a top 4 seed the following year with an upgrade via the MLE.
IF we get swept then I would look at maybe a big swing - BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE there is a FA worthy of sacrificing 3 slots (THJ, JRich, and the FULL MLE) that are higher than the Room Exception.
Looking at how this team has played the last month, even if there were targets available, I don't know that cost is worth chasing anyone short of MVP caliber players (whom have all been locked up)... THE Grass is NOT ALWAYS Greener!