ACTIVATE THE PROCESS!
1. First thing first though. Get a good GM. Someone like Sam Hinkie. Then again, who am I kidding. We will have Dan Gilbert call shots and there's no way someone like Sam Hinkie takes the job if Dan Gilbert doesn't allow him full power and freedom.
2. Sack Ty Lue though. Just get him the fuck out. Don't care about anything else. Just do that. Get someone like Jerry Stackhouse.
3. I'm probably in the minority but if LeBron wants to opt in and be traded, I don't mind taking on salary for 2-3 1st round picks even if they may not be in the lottery. With good scouting there is talent we can always draft even in the late 1st round. Also, we can package those picks and try to move up in the draft.
4. Trade Kevin Love. He has been a good player for us, thank Kev for his services but its pointless keeping him now.
I would try to trade Love to Memphis for Parsons + 4th Pick. Memphis get a good player and get off Parsons' atrocious contract. Yes, we take on salary but frankly, we have to if we need some picks. And this is worth taking the salary. There is a decent possibility that someone like Luka Doncic may end up dropping till 4th. If not, then get one of Jaren Jackson Jr or Mo Bamba with the 4th pick.
Another option to trade Love to is Phoenix. Phoenix are apparently done tanking and have a hole in the PF spot. They could use him. I would trade Love for Bender + Dudley + 2018-16th Pick + 2018-31st Pick. Can pick up someone like a Khyri Thomas with the 16th pick.
5. I know Rodney Hood was bad but try to get him in a friendly deal. He has shown he can get buckets. With us looking to tank, have him handle the ball and hoist 20 odd shots. Then trade him around trade deadline for a pick or two depending on how he plays.
6. JR's and Hill's contract are negative assets this year. But next year, they would be extremely valuable. Keep them for this year and have them come off the bench. Next year, trade them for picks.
7. Korver has some value. I am not sure if someone will give a 1st round pick for him but he has a good contract and has shown he can contribute. Try to trade him for a late 1st round pick. Though, I feel it would be a pipe dream. Or just trade him for two high 2nd round picks.
8. Depending upon who we draft with our 8th pick and whether we get the 4th pick or 16th pick, I am assuming we get one big and one guard/wing. Who it is depends on where we trade Love.
Drafted PG - Hood - Cedi - Nance - Drafted Big.
OR
Hill - Hood - Cedi - Drafted Forward - Drafted Big.
Have JR and TT come off the bench. Play them 10-15 mins. See how Zizic does. I am not too confident he can be a starter level player but imo he can be a solid role-playing big. He has the touch and size. See how he does.
9. We don't really need to tank for 5 odd years. 2-3 years with smart drafting and trading, we can position ourselves to start for a play-offs push with a young and talent roster and who knows, may even entice LeBron to come back, if he leaves this summer.
10. Fuck Off, Golden State Warriors!