Sometimes, you’ve only got two options. You can either advance, or you can retreat. The same holds true for NBA teams.
Nobody likes to retreat. Still, it can be the only option. If you can’t win a battle, it might be best to sit out. You’ve got a long war ahead of you.
Every team would love to compete for the NBA title every year. That’s just not realistic. Sometimes, they’ve got to retreat into a rebuild.
The Golden State Warriors may have to make that choice if they lose to the Sacramento Kings in the first round this year.
On the other hand, the Toronto Raptors have already missed the playoffs.
Could they retreat by sending Pascal Siakam to the Warriors?