Being stuck in a holding pattern until August 15 is the first obvious hurdle. Unfortunately, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($21.6m) and Cole Anthony ($13.1m) cannot be aggregated in a trade until then ...

Zach Edey’s rookie impact transcended his modest averages (9.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG). Under Iisalo’s interim stewardship late last season, he became a system cornerstone.

Zach Edey averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and an assist on 58% shooting (34.6% 3PA). However, his gradual transition to the NBA game is still a work in progress.