I'm okay with being legit terrible for a few years in order to reset this franchise - i've gone through some pretty long painful rebuild years as a fan in other sports - after it's over it's worth it
The problem is that the Deciders are not okay with it. The interim coach wants a permanent job this offseason. The GM wants to keep his job this offseason. The owner wants profits next season.
So, what makes a championship team in 2027 is not consistent with what makes a mediocre team in 2025, and unfortunately the Deciders want the latter more than the former.
In 2005-06 they did not have a choice, but they do now, and they're looking out for themselves.