They don't have their pick this year so tanking doesn't help them, they are on the verge of cutting Zion, the contracts expire in 2 years vs 3 years. Next year if fears and Queen develop further, they become a super deep team. These expiring contracts next year put them in the perfect position to trade for a big star that becomes available, but even if they don't, by the time the rookies are ready for a new contract, the cap space is cleared and you can resign Lavine or Sabonis on a cheap role player contract. Demar probably retires after this contract. This will build their winning culture for next year, and give Trey Murphey a huge boost of help.