So they:Keeping Don past this contract isn't a consideration for me. It won't happen, so trying to prevent him from demanding a trade is not something I'd do. Having said that, there is no scenario where that isn't the operating plan for Ryan. The goals are pretty clear:
1. Save Ryan Money
2. Make Ryan Money
3. Appease Donovan
1. Trade Rudy for some salary scraps that helps us move under the tax.
2. Keep Quin to keep Donovan happy.
3. Lopo rationalizes why we are doing much worse next year and calls for more time.
4. Nets or Bulls win the title next year with Rudy.