re: What would you give up to get rid of Asik's contract?

I hate his contract, but that's more about it's fit with the team long term than it's value around the league. With the cap escalation over the next 2 years, I don't think it's crazy to think you can give him away like the Spurs did with Splitter in 2017, so you shouldn't pay anything to move him this year, and he also can be useful for the next year or 2. Short of some sort of Tyreke and Asik to Brooklyn trade, you keep him for now and try and move him later once AD can either shoulder more of the load at center or some cheaper options become available, like actually using a draft pick on a center.