How the Nets can become contenders within the next 12 months

The Nets can become a legitimate contender within the next 12 months through some simple and realistic moves:

Trading Claxton+ Finney-Smith to the Grizzlies for Aldama, Steven Adams and 3 picks including a 2024 1st at the deadline
With the 2024 pick from the grizzlies (which will probably be from 15-22) draft Bronny James
Sign Lebron James to the minimum. Lebron has stated repeatedly that he wants to play with Bronny before he retires. Lebron is still playing at an all-nba level.
Trade Cam Thomas+ expiring Ben Simmons + 4 firsts for Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell has 1 year left on his deal. The Cavs objectively so far have looked a lot better without Mitchell and the timelines don’t match for them. Mitchell has reiterated his interest in playing in NY

Starting lineup: Lebron/Mitchell/Bridges/Johnson/Adams Bench: DSJ/Walker/O’Neal/Aldama/Sharpe

THIS is 100% a contender next year and likely the greatest chance the Nets have to becoming one in the next decade.