This is just a fancy way of saying their plan isn't going to work and they are trying to save face.
I disagree. I don't think it's about "saving face" at all. I think they have looked at the injuries (they seemed to have serious interest in Boogie) and PG saying that he's happy in OKC.
They are still going to try and make a run, but it looks like they are focusing on 2019 in case PG decides to stay in OKC and/or Lebron goes someplace else.
Lebron is leaving unless the Cavs somehow win a title and he ain't coming to LA by himself. I think that unless OKC gets embarrassed in the playoffs, PG will stay there. Because of those things and Boogies injury, developing a plan for 2019 is just being smart.