I wonder if a bait and switch isn't in effect. To me, I see a Pierce trade to a contender without much cap room as far more likely because we could (I think) get Pierce back next season (assuming his option isn't picked up). If KG gets traded, he's gone. I get the interest in a trade - we can't realistically compete for a title without our best player and some key reserves. But...the trade needs to net us some real talent in return. KG for Bledsoe/Jordan doesn't really do it for me. Pierce for similar talent could work b/c, again, I could see Pierce returning next year for one final run. But...yeah, I don't see any point in trading either KG or Pierce unless we get really good talent in return b/c they're both still producing, and if they retire, we have lots of cap space (which isn't necessarily great, but at least it gives us some options).