Just about every thread on here is hell bent on trading AB and Crowder, but what about if we keep them for next year? We made it to the Eastern Finals this year. Heck, we even looked like we belonged against the Cavs once we got IT playing at 10% off the court.
Are we closer than we think? Will adding a #1 overall pick and some help at rebounding get us over the hump? If it does, we're champs and that attracts players. Maybe outgoing contracts sign up for less to try and repeat. If it doesn't work, what do we have to lose?
In 2018 IT and AB will be off the books and Crowder gets traded, which people around here seem to want. The 2018 potential free agents is a lot more enticing than what's out there this year and guys like Brown and Fultz should be able to attract a player or two in their prime.
I say we give it a go and do the "unsexy" thing. It's been working so far.