re: My (Too) Early Offseason All-In Trades...

2 reasons: first, I want Okongwu. He was a top-10 pick and still has a lot of upside. second, I'm adjusting for BI's diminished value. I'm paying a premium because a) I think Murray is much better fit with Zion; and b) I'm not willing to wait and see if BI can recover some value by bringing him back into next season. The clock is ticking loudly on his 4 year/$208 million extension, which I absolutely don't want the Pels to pay.

On why Miami or Atlanta would do these deals. Both Murray and Herro were reported to be on the trade block last season. They will want the draft capital. McCollum/Ingram and Dyson are good players. Pels would be giving real value to get real value that fits better with Zion. I want Trey and Herb in the starting line-up next year. They can play next to Murray & Okongwu. Herro is used to coming off the bench. CJ is not and I doubt if he'd be ready to play that role, seeing it as a demotion...