Starting to get 2010 PTSD flashbacks, but the key is not to repeat the mistakes we made then. My strike out plan is:
1)Three team trade: the 3rd pick to the Cavs for their 5th (Hawks give it them back) plus next years first, then send the 5th to the Hawks for their three first rounders- draft role players
The idea behind this is picking up a second high first rounder for next year and targeting next years draft (which ill be deeper) as the year we add franchise player type talent. I have my doubts about RJ, where as I think this draft is deep for role players.
2) If the Hornets sign Kemba, take back some of their one year expirings (whoever out of Biyombo's $17mil, Williams' $15mil, MKG's $13mil) for 2 first rounders.
3) Sign Rubio for $10mil per, we need a good passing PG to maximise our young players, plus if DSJ takes a step forward, Rubio can move to the bench
That would leave us with 3 first round picks this year, cap space, plus the Cavs next year, plus 2 firsts from the Hornets, plus 2 from Dallas. Put's us in great shape to develop the young players, and either use or trade the future firsts depending on opportunities.