re: Do you trade Jrue at the deadline and build around Zion and BI?

Most likely

That doesn't mean you trade him as soon as possible because he's been poorer than expected so far and won't be a core player for the next good Pels team. He's a good player on a reasonable deal for another couple of years. You have to bridge the gap and raise the floor of the team w/ good players, even if they aren't pieces for the next decade.

They should absolutely be open to moving him down the line, but it has to be for a deal that helps build around Zion. They don't need more picks and they still aren't sure what exactly Zion will be. What's the rush? Why pull a Demps?

I'm sorry some Pels fans flapped too hard to summer league, preseason, and excellent PR from Griffin. The future is bright for the Pels, just need to be patient.