re: Zach Lowe & Kevin Pelton can't imagine a world where Trey isn't starting next year

The case against keeping Brandon longterm is pretty straightforward;

-You can't build a contender around two stars who don't shoot 3 pointers and are, at best, average defenders;

-Brandon is due for a massive pay raise on an already expensive roster;

-Brandon has been asked repeatedly to alter his game to take more three point shots and either cannot or will not do so;

-Trey Murphy is due for a new contract soon also;

-Brandon's trade value goes down the longer you keep him and the closer his new deal gets;

-You can replace Brandon's production with a player that fits better next to Zion. For one example, Dejounte Murray averaged 22.5 points a game while shooting 46% from the floor, 36% from the arc on 7+ attempts, got 5+ boards 6+ assists + he played 78 games, is on a much cheaper deal and is a PG who is good in clutch minutes.

Brandon is a good player. But the cap room you would commit to him is better used on a player or players who fit next to Zion.