1. I doubt Utah moves Gordon Hayward in-season. If they run into problems resigning him this offseason, then maybe a sign and trade scenario would be possible.
2. Assuming the reports were true, Bass + Lee + 1st rounder didn't land Asik, so I don't see how a lesser return lands Asik and Demo.
This is true.
I'd wait for the off season to sign Brad Stevens. Utah was not able to sign him to an extension in which it was reported that Hayward's camp is asking for 4 years/$50 million.
If we clear some cap space, I'd just offer that to Hayward (who I think is worth about $12.5 million a year but I'm probably the only one on that boat).
As to Asik, I really hope Danny just gives them a 1st rounder. This draft is deep, but I don't think there's a ton of prospect in the range that can do what Asik can (assuming he doesnt quit). Especially now that Brooklyn is starting to get it.
I hope we land Asik already. With maybe Bass + Bradley + Brooklyn first.
Then we trade for Pau Gasol with Green and Humphries and a future 1st (distant future, around 2016).
At worst, we clear $19 million with Gasol. At best, we resign him and get two seven footers that are skilled in their own ways (one scoring, one defensive) with Rondo.