re: Game 71

Honestly, they can't and won't be able to sign Naji.

First, bc he's played his way to a more lucrative contract (He has made himself a solid rotational player- at least 3-5 mil/pr. year). Secondly, after paying Trey, BI?, and JV/decent center, possibly 2 1st rounders, and maybe Jose, there is no money left for Naji, especially if we don't go into the tax.

Consequently, and more importantly, selecting Dyson and Hawk as mid-1st rounders, they GOTTA play more and are the cost-effective players on rookie deals. They presumably are "better" players who just need minutes to realize their draft potential. Naji and to an extent, Jose, prevents that. Dyson was drafted with the assumption of being a connecting point guard and Hawk is your future SG, although I wonder if he could run point.

Naji played himself outta N.O. and good for him, he's earned it.