Conflicting interest can be dangerous. I don't think Mills can really do his job with his performance dependent on wins and losses at this point. Mills is ultimately is being asked to win more with a team that is probably better served losing more in the short term. He will be more inclined to push Perry to get bigger acquisitions sooner rather than later for self preservation. That isn't serving the team. At this point we can assume hes hatching trade scenarios for December 15th. What can you see him doing? Heres what I can see him doing...
1) Ending the PG debate, Ending SG glut, defining the future, 2020 summer of the CP student:
Julius Randle + Elfrid Payton + Wayne Ellington
for
Chris Paul + 2024 1st Round Pick
then
Kevin Knox + Dennis Smith Jr. + 2020 2nd round pick
for
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Marcus Morris + Allonzo Trier
for
Evan Fournier