They have said they aren't tanking.
I think if anything, Stevens will have the team motivated and playing hard. They're gonna be a scrappy team that plays hard, and in a shytty East thats wide open after the top 5 teams, they have a chance at the playoffs.
It's still tough to get an idea of what their actual roster will look like.
People forget your still looking at a squad (as of right now) with Rondo, Bradley, Green, Sullinger, Wallace, Humphries... The rookie Kelly Olynik will contribute to this team. They're more talented than people give them credit for.
Jeff Green is ready to become a starter. Could be a borderline all star player IMO.