CazOnReal wrote:Gavin_TDThree wrote:Trade Jakob to OKC for the 12th pick
Absolutely disgusting suggestion
It's about looking at the bigger picture and the opportunity costs.
We have the opportunity to move a couple vet pieces (Jakob & Bruce) for 2024 draft picks (2025 if someone is crazy enough to do it) and proceed to soft tank for 2025 when franchise altering prospects could be there.
With additional picks I'm not looking for all-stars, I'm looking for players who project to be high-end starters or valuable bench pieces on a good team. We have to restock the cupboards with talent. Gotta hit some singles and doubles.
I agree that Jakob for the 12th pick in a vacuum is not a good trade, but there's a lot more context behind why you do it.
1) you add some young talent to the roster to develop
2) you lose more games in turn setting you up for higher end prospects in 2025
3) you increase your cap flexibility moving forward
4) Jakob has already said he does not want to be apart of a rebuilding team. Not saying he will become a locker room issue however why put him through a rebuild if you don't have to