smh
I fail to understand the logic of those who continue to advocate tanking even though the Cs have one of the youngest starting groups in the NBA, made the playoffs last year, currently have a winning record and are assured of a top 10 pick coming from the Nets. Why would you want to lose in that situation?
Plus, the "plan" isn't much of a plan at all. The Cs already have 8 picks in the draft next year and most most of these guys have little value. So trading these guys for yet more 2nd round picks isn't going to help the team when they already have 4 or 5 (depending on Minny's pick) 2nd rounders next year. Let's take an honest look at their value:
- Amir is under our control next year but we don't have to pay him a dime. His play this year hasn't been stupendous and therefore he has some value but not a huge amount. Maybe a late first because he can play D off the bench and his contract is attractive. At the same time, you'd have to worry about your reputation in attracting future FAs if you're trading Amir after being on the team for 2 months of the season.
- Lee is an expiring salary and not worth anything on the trade market. Zero. Nothing. I'd rather keep him as a potential salary match in case Danny can swing a deadline deal for a better player.
- Turner is an expiring deal so his trade value is pretty low. Probably a 2nd rounder due to the lack of a contract.
- Zeller is in the same boat but his play this year hasn't been good. Probably a 2nd.
- Jerebko is a player Brad loves and therefore won't be traded.
Plus, I'd rather not strip the team of much of it's veteran leadership for 2nd round picks. With Amir, Turner, Zeller and Lee coming off the books anyway, moving these guys doesn't do a thing to our cap space next offseason. It would also be easier to attract FAs if the Cs post a winning record and get back to the playoffs.
To summarize, your whole idea is counterproductive. Moving these guys now doesn't add much in the way of future assets, strips the team, sends the wrong message to potential FAs and doesn't help the cap picture next year. It's a step back all right - maybe two - but it doesn't help you move forward whatsoever.