Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

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Look, they "borrowed" a pick from their future, and used it to add a legit super-talented all-star to the mix IMMEDIATELY. In terms of their ability to draft-and-develop over the next 6 years, it cost them nothing. They pay for it in 2031 or so, or maybe never, depending on the pick.

I think that's well worth it. You wouldn't have done the trade. Opinions.

I would not do that for Capela. Part of that is because I don't think he's worth it, and partly because I think he can be had much more inexpensively. Kyrie is way more valuable imo, and he was also "superstar talent who can be obtained," which really matters.

Some other random thoughts ....

I think the "young superstar" you want to hold out for is going to take years to find, if ever, and he will come with high risk and lots of warts, and the price will be triple what Kyrie cost. KP is a great example. While you think that's still the way to game plan, I don't think it's practical unless that unicorn is right in front of you. Instead, I think THAT trade may never come, while Luka waits for help. Opinions.

Draft-and-develop? Vital. And the Kyrie trade didn't conflict with that need. The Mavs really didn't lose any opportunity in that area, with the trade, since they traded their farthest away pick who won't be of any impact for almost a decade (if ever). They needed additions NOW.

Speaking of now -- if Holmes could give them what they hoped Wood would be, an already useful center, that would be so helpful.