Sheppard is in a tough spot. Kuzma and Porzingis can both opt out next year, so does he trade them for something or go for it this year and risk losing both for nothing?
Kuzma is ok but not worth what he will get. Need to trade him and seems he wants out. You can extend Rui much cheaper and combine him and Deni to replace Kuzma. Not sure what KP plans to do. If he leaves fine. Frees up lots of $. He generally seems happy in DC.
I notice lately they are starting both Gafford and KP which helps with the defense at the start of games. Demon Wright was missed when he was out. First guard they have had in a long time that can stay in front of opposing guards.