Young Core Development Meets Cultural Transition
1st round, 9th pick
Defensive draft focus, future building block
4-year, $104M
Frontcourt stability and foundation
2-year, $5.5M
Frontcourt depth and versatility
Fired team president
Lost key organizational leadership
Scottie Barnes development as cornerstone focus. Poeltl extension maintaining stability with draft picks on cost-effective deals.
Barnes, Poeltl, Dick
Murray-Boyles, developing core