“A playoff team would want...”
And if WE are mathematically in the hunt - we trade players anyway?
To get better, yes.
Cash in a PF (any of our 4 new ones) + Franc for a quality SF (and hopefully a pick).
I said early on the fact that Barrett can't hit 3's and doesn't defend is a big red flashing light. Also said he might not be ready to start. I'd be fine starting Knox and having RJB come off the bench. I'd also be fine starting both of them, as I see this as another rebuilding year. Really, getting Knox up to NBA level is more pressing to me than what Barrett does in Y1.
Luee's right, Knox have few shooters.
Who's our best 3-point shooter?
Ellington? Trier? Dotson? Knox? Randle? Bullocks?
How many of them will manage 35% or better.
Teams will go under screens and clog the paint and dare the Knix to hit outside shots. Which will mean few driving lanes for Barrett, Jr. Smith, Knox.