Sometimes, you can’t get what you want. NBA teams can’t always get what they want, either.
Most of us learn this lesson as children. That doesn’t necessarily make it any easier. Depending on how badly you wanted something, the disappointment of not getting it can be overwhelming.
Sometimes, they have to settle for less. It may not be easy, but that doesn’t change the reality of the situation.
For example, look at the Sacramento Kings. They wanted to make a playoff run this season. At 3-6 in a loaded Western Conference, that’s looking increasingly unlikely.
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Could they take some rebuilding measures instead? By contrast, the New York Knicks may be getting more than they bargained for at 5-5.
Here’s a deal that has them landing Harrison Barnes from the Sacramento Kings.