Minor trade, but I think there's a decent chance we keep Richardson and Schroder too.
The C's have won 5 straight and honestly, the East is filled with teams who are hurt, dealing with some turmoil or teams that have been great but might be "pretenders" (maybe Cleveland, Chicago?)
A healthy Milwaukee and Brooklyn team are the only two teams I truly fear in the East but Brooklyn isn't healthy and Harden might even get dealt by tomorrow which changes things.
Don't really think it sends a good message if you're dealing key guys from a potential playoff rotation just to duck the tax or "get back something" even if it's just some mere 2nd rounder.
I mean I know there have been 2nd round gems found in the past but it's RARE you find that guy and also, I'd hate to just dump a good depth guy like Schroder just for a 2nd round pick (unless it's a high one I guess, but still...)
The last few years should have shown us that having a good bench is key and if 1 or 2 guys get hurt you can get in a pickle quickly