Brad Treliving

They would have interest.

They would stay in communication over the next 48 hours.

Just felt it was prudent to keep them out and not risk injury.

And similar with Oliver.

There had been some

um you know some interest Oliver I spoke to him um told him I'd keep him prized if uh you know something came came available but I just felt with some of the conversations um that had happened prior to was it was made made sense for him to sit out and all all three of them understood and in terms of Ackman Larson does this mean he's a leave for the next two years do you how does it affect what you plan on doing with him

Well, it doesn't affect anything.

You know, Oliver is a pro and all these players are pros.

They understand this is part of the business.

So, you know, I spoke to him after the deadline and said there there wasn't a deal that took place and we move on.

And, you know, I'm not going to comment on any player about how long they're going to be here.

He understood fully.

you communicate that to your players, and the deadline's passed, and he remains with us, and we move forward.

Well, listen, it's tough, Brian.

We've underperformed.

I've said it earlier.

I take full responsibility for it.

And we all own it, right?

Whether it be coaches, management coaches, players, we're in this, you know, we all share responsibility together.

And now we've got 19 games to play.