Question 1

What do we think about the upcoming season, especially after the LaMelo stuff has cooled down?

Accepted Answer

It's hard to say what we're going to get; it could be anywhere between terrible and decent depending on the culture post-LaMelo.

Question 2

Is it challenging to build a capable roster without star players in the NBA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's very challenging, but with the current state of the East, it's not insurmountable to reach the playoffs even without a marquee superstar.

Question 3

How many wins would be considered barely competitive?

Accepted Answer

A team with 34 wins would be about 7 games out of the play-in game, which some might consider barely competitive.

Question 4

Why did the team blow things up when they had momentum?

Accepted Answer

They rightly recognized that it wasn't sustainable to keep things as they were, especially with LaMelo's injury history and the potential costs of keeping him.

Who's ready for basketball season!?