IMU wrote:
Butler is the man.
So are the veterans Taj and Rose?
Taj and D Rose, both expire in 2017, both want to be in LA, both will be traded next year if their play warrants someone wanting them.
Both will be looking for new deals and thus watch BOTH have a better year than they have had in the last 3!
So, now you have talented players who very well might play hard next year. You have money to acquire another free agent. So, as ownership you go with it next year, you try to win next year...and then make your trades, even if you are doing well. 2018 full rebuild.