Who knows.... Most of us are to much of a super fan. So many variables out there.... we don't even know, we assume.
To point out that feeling of mislead....The end result this off season is the same (no added All-Star via trade) Its so hard to get an All-Star. So I don't think he is miss-leading us, just proving its very difficult to get an All-Star.
I can't name a player he will trade for. It seems they all are expensive or not available..
I just know that Danny's made some calls, didn't like the return, so he felt it was in our best interest to wait and kick the tires at the trade deadline. If the price is right he'll pull the trigger on "any" player that he might think will improve our team.