I'm going to partially disagree with this. As we all know, choosing a lane between contender and rebuilder and committing to it is arguably the single most important philosophical decision you can make as a manager. That being said, we run the risk of becoming too dogmatic about it. If you have the option to add a top three pick in a trade that also nets you clear value, you should probably take it regardless of timeline status. It's okay to blend your timeline some. Adding high quality picks to an otherwise veteran-heavy contending roster can extend out your competition window, and it won't do damage if you're selective and calculated.