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[mvossman]

Good argument and opinion. I just don't happen to agree with it as any sort of wise roster-building approach, especially operating in the fear mindset that "he might not be worth high trade value later, so we better accept low trade value now!"

I'll take high AD value now. Or later. Or keep him and see how far a Davis-Flagg-Kyrie core can take us. And I think ALL of those will eventually lead to a much better outcome than to just take whatever you can get asap.

I've been on the trade AD bandwagon before anyone. And the tank this season bandwagon before anyone. But I am NEVER for the belief that you lessen your talent base considerably in a hurry to turn the page (instead, work to INCREASE the talent, always). I am a Sam Presti fan when it comes to roster building, and that's been his approach. (PS - Hire Presti. Then we don't have to worry about it.)

If you think AD's value is too low to get high value now, just be patient. Trade values for players are a rollercoaster.

This is a different argument.  I agree on maximizing AD trade value, whatever that might mean.  I can definitely see the argument of waiting until the offseason as it will be easier to find a trade match and the offers at the TDL might be underwhelming.  On the other hand, I don't want to wait too long like we did with KP.  That ended up being for negative value.  If AD is still on the roster at the beginning of next season then they likely failed.