SACRAMENTO -- Much like the phoenix rising from the ashes, to rebuild you must first tear it down.

Scott Perry is a strategic genius, some say the Winston Churchill of Sacramento. And much like the bombing of Coventry, where the British decoded the German's encrypted attack plans, he must let the bombs fall lest he accidentally show his hand too early.

That means, tank the rest of the season until the Feburary trade deadline to better position themselves. DeRozan, LeVine, and most recent Sabonis are up for grabs. They have 1 first round 2026 spot and 2 second rounds. This is the foundation of the house which they are about to build.

Sabonis is recently up after Perry made a masterful play of accident barging in on a nude Sabonis with Ranadivé in tow. The resulting embarrassment has given Perry another pawn in his grand scheme.

Folks here it is. LaVine and DeRozan to the increasingly desperate Mavericks 2026 spot, and Sabonis to the Warriors for their first round 2026 spot.

Check, mate. In 5 years the King doggies will be mid again, and balance will be returned to the force.

Take this with a grain of salt, I can't even win a 1x1 game of Monopoly against my 8 year old nephew. While my eye for strategy is dull, this looks like a no brainer. I don't care if this violates the Stepien rule unless the Kings also trade one of their 2027 and 2028 slots to each respective team.