Lets play fix the Pels!

Short and long term- fire the entire staff in charge of conditioning, diet, rehab, and offseason fitness.

Just being realistic, for now we aren’t trading Murray, Herb, Trey, Missi…..and Zion. He’s under contract and injured. Value isn’t there unless he returns, plays great and we trade for value in offseason. And also BI is done. We need to trade him unfortunately. But that means we have:

PG- Murray
SG- Herb
SF- Trey
PF- Zion
C- Missi

That’s a hell of a start. Our pick is crucial. It’s the only way in which we bring in a high level player. With BI traded and Zion out, I think we can keep it pretty high and pray for the best.

Otherwise, for the love of god, this is a professional team. Bring in a tactician, and run schemes with paid adults. Not someone we hope can be their friend.

1. Fire Griff and Byron Bryson or whatever the frick that dude's name is
2. Fire Willie promote Borrego and see if we can run a real offense but don't win
3. Trade CJ to a contender for a declining salary - whichever offers the most picks. Maybe Orlando for Carter, and whatever salary filler needed and a future 1.
4. Trade Ingram for an expiring and a few picks or a young guy with upside. Do not take on more salary longterm. If you can't find a taker just let him walk at this point.
5. Trade Zion to the highest bidder for whatever you can get.
6. Actively tank this season and pray you get a top 3 pick.

Consider trading Murray and Murphy if the offers are good enough. No one on the team outside Herb and Missi should be untouchable.

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What is your plan to fix this team short and long term?

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I'd fire Griffin and call a meeting for the entire organization. I'd give them the goals and standards I expect going forward. I'd speak with each person individually and allow them the opportunity to explain why they deserve to stay. I would stress total transparency going forward. No more half truths or lies to the fan base/media. Total professionalism. I personally do not believe in trades while in season (teams are formed and cemented in the offseason).

I would let Ingram know that we are not extending him. But I expect him to play right away, and play well. I'm not taking back bad contracts or worthless picks just to make him happy. Suck it up. He'll be rewarded in the offseason if he does well.

I would tell Zion that he cannot play until he is in shape and at a healthy playing weight (under 250lbs). If he's not by the end of the year, I would cut him.

I wouldn't make any additional moves or proclamations until after the season is over. It's a lost season already. At that point, I would do a though housecleaning and replace whoever needs replacing. I'd imagine some would have great 2nd half and others would falter further. But you'd have to wait and see how everyone reacted to strong leadership that demands accountability.

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Can you have this team competing in the playoffs next year?

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I do not believe it's a high bar to make the playoffs. We have a strong enough base to make a strong turnaround very quickly.

We are all looking for a quick fix and that's not going to happen. If we want long term success, it takes time and careful planning. There isn't a get rich quick scheme to making it happen right away..

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But that means we have:

PG- Murray
SG- Herb
SF- Trey
PF- Zion
C- Missi

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Zion needs to be cut if he can't be traded. He's a cancer on this organization that needs to be removed by any means necessary.