not sure what is being asked as far as "planning" for the playoffs.
if you talking about players to target in a trade, i iguess that makes some sense. it certainly doesn't guarantee you have a shot at gettting them. and how far are you willing to go to acquire these players in a trade? that would be an interesting topic.
as for picking up free agents...do you think there is anyone available now that is worth grabbing that will be great in the playoffs?
anyway, for the most part, i'm an advocate for "ride the horses that brung ya".