Trade & FA 2025-26: Free Agency Starts 5pm CST/6pm EST

[FireNicoHarrison]

Sacramento traded both Fox&Haliburton and now want Young? It's funny.

[F Gump]

DS, with all the ideas about solving for Trae, I end up thinking there's no real reason for DAL to bother. ATL gets fed a feast, while DAL (trading the best talent by far) ends up starved.

The real problem is that the ATL end of things is offering nothing of comparable value, not even close. No Johnson or Daniels, no NO pick, etc -- they are presumed to be retaining ALL their valued assets and then simply adding AD on top.

If that's what's really being discussed, it makes no sense to even bother. I'd keep AD, before doing a deal like that with ATL.

I have to think that talks with ATL are very different OR the Mavs are merely using ATL as a means to prime the pump. And fwiw I am somewhat leery of what we are being fed -- it is WAYYYYY too public. That seems off.

[Winter]

DS, with all the ideas about solving for Trae, I end up thinking there's no real reason for DAL to bother. ATL gets fed a feast, while DAL (trading the best talent by far) ends up starved.

The real problem is that the ATL end of things is offering nothing of comparable value, not even close. No Johnson or Daniels, no NO pick, etc -- they are presumed to be retaining ALL their valued assets and then simply adding AD on top.

If that's what's really being discussed, it makes no sense to even bother. I'd keep AD, before doing a deal like that with ATL.

I have to think that talks with ATL are very different OR the Mavs are merely using ATL as a means to prime the pump. And fwiw I am somewhat leery of what we are being fed -- it is WAYYYYY too public. That seems off.

Or AD doesn't have the value you think he does.

That's not a dig at you or anyone else. It is possible to me though, that with the new cap issues, teams just aren't eager to acquire a huge salary for a great player who may not be available for a good portion of his contract. That may actually be a reality. Probably everyone on this board has read that somewhere this trade season. Maybe it's true.

[Dirknows]

Or AD doesn't have the value you think he does.

That's not a dig at you or anyone else. It is possible to me though, that with the new cap issues, teams just aren't eager to acquire a huge salary for a great player who may not be available for a good portion of his contract. That may actually be a reality. Probably everyone on this board has read that somewhere this trade season. Maybe it's true.

The Hawks are running into a similar problem with Trae. No one wants his big contract, except it’s cuz he is borderline unplayable because of his terrible defense. I don’t see any AD trade to Atlanta without them finding a new home for Trae.

[KillerLeft]

My eyebrows raise when I read the names Scoot Henderson and Darius Garland. That's the way they should be thinking, imo.

Good stuff, Dan!

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Or AD doesn't have the value you think he does.

That's not a dig at you or anyone else. It is possible to me though, that with the new cap issues, teams just aren't eager to acquire a huge salary for a great player who may not be available for a good portion of his contract. That may actually be a reality. Probably everyone on this board has read that somewhere this trade season. Maybe it's true.

Yep. Imagine if we were the team in trade discussions to acquire AD.  There would be much disgust to giving up any 1st rd picks for a guy that's always hurt and going to make a TON of money the next 3-4 years.

I think the trade packages discussed on this board for AD (aka the Hawks are only offering Risacher and one 1st and the Mavs should hold out for two 1sts) are not what the reality is right now.

[F Gump]

Or AD doesn't have the value you think he does.

That's not a dig at you or anyone else. It is possible to me though, that with the new cap issues, teams just aren't eager to acquire a huge salary for a great player who may not be available for a good portion of his contract. That may actually be a reality. Probably everyone on this board has read that somewhere this trade season. Maybe it's true.

I thought I included this angle, but maybe I didn't. If AD's trade offers will only give me junk in return, I keep him, because he's a legit difference-maker on the court. 

I know I said this long ago, and I still say it >>>> if a team wants to get AD, my price is a STAR player, underdeveloped, raw, embryo, not there yet and may take a few years (but who definitely has the potential) in return for AD who is a star player already developed and ready to use. I'll take the risk on the development. You take the risk on the AD health. Otherwise, I keep him and use him. Legit star talent is too hard to find. 

The contract? Sunk cost. Better to have a star player at that salary instead of crap like Trae. 
The extension? It's not an issue to fear imo. Deal with it in 2027 or 2028. Unless teams are lined up to offer him a massive dollar new deal as a FA, there's no need to extend him for such money.
Injury concerns? He is what he is. If he's here, you stay aware, work around it, and hope for the best.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

[MacMahon] Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis would prefer to remain in Dallas and sign a long lucrative extension.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4719...tel-league

Ahead of the trade deadline, Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis would prefer to stay in Dallas, per ESPN's Tim MacMahon on NBA Today.

"(Davis)'s preference would be to stay in Dallas and to get that extension this summer," MacMahon said. "The Mavericks are trying to generate a good trade market for Anthony Davis. That is difficult because of the durability issues, and I think more so the dollars. In a situation like this, Rich Paul is going to be involved. They are going to want AD traded somewhere that is willing to give him a long lucrative extension.”

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

I'm telling yall. We have to move on from this dude as soon as possible. Forget that he was the return for Luka. Or we're gonna be sitting here with an old ass team next year, paying luxury tax, fighting for the 7 seed talking about just wait until AD and Lively get healthy.

I would be a bad GM because I'm probably taking the highest offer on the table an hour before the trade deadline.

[FireNicoHarrison]

Let Dumont pay the taxes for his mistakes, i don't care.

It's better street clothes than a crap return, our window is closed for next 3/4 years so who cares.

[Chicagojk]

I feel bad for AD.  He seems like a good guy and a good teammate.  I am sure he is frustrated he can't stay on the floor and it must be tough knowing you will never be loved in Dallas.    Although, he doesn't appear to be forcing his way out or not sitting out on his own.   

With that being said, an extension is not on the table this summer.    I hope the Mavs aren't bullied into trading him or giving him an extension.

[Mavs2021]

I feel bad for AD.  He seems like a good guy and a good teammate.  I am sure he is frustrated he can't stay on the floor and it must be tough knowing you will never be loved in Dallas.    Although, he doesn't appear to be forcing his way out or not sitting out on his own.   

With that being said, an extension is not on the table this summer.    I hope the Mavs aren't bullied into trading him or giving him an extension.

Groin is an effort/training issue. Warm up and stretch properly, consistently working out EVERY DAY. How many groin injuries can you remember for Dirk in 21 years? Mofo went golfing with a cigar in his mouth, when he had a stomach injury. That be like Lively having five beers, then run a marathon in high heels on cobblestone and wondering why he injured his foot again.

[FireNicoHarrison]

Groin is an effort/training issue. Warm up and stretch properly, consistently working out EVERY DAY. How many groin injuries can you remember for Dirk in 21 years? Mofo went golfing with a cigar in his mouth, when he had a stomach injury. That be like Lively having five beers, then run a marathon in high heels on cobblestone and wondering why he injured his foot again.

AD is lazy. Everybody know it.

[Smitty]

@TheSteinLine
The Wizards have emerged as a legitimate potential trade destination for Atlanta's Trae Young, @TheSteinLine has learned, in a deal construction centered around CJ McCollum's expiring contract.

[Chicagojk]

Well this is interesting.   I think it would be  good gamble for Washington too.  Buy low and see if they can increase his value.  They aren't going anywhere anyway.

The Wizards have emerged as a legitimate potential trade destination for Atlanta's Trae Young,
@TheSteinLine
has learned, in a deal construction centered around CJ McCollum's expiring contract.
More to come here: http://tinyurl.com/phzk4ahr

[Smitty]

@TheSteinLine
The Wizards have emerged as a legitimate potential trade destination for Atlanta's Trae Young, @TheSteinLine has learned, in a deal construction centered around CJ McCollum's expiring contract.

CJ would likely go to Dallas in this deal, if we're looping in AD? This works on the trade machine, but I'm sure there are plenty of other ways to go...

Hawks: Davis, Martin
Wizards: Young
Mavs: McCollum (expiring), Coulibaly, Risacher, Pick(s)

[Chicagojk]

CJ would likely go to Dallas in this deal, if we're looping in AD? This works on the trade machine, but I'm sure there are plenty of other ways to go...

Hawks: Davis, Martin
Wizards: Young
Mavs: McCollum (expiring), Coulibaly, Risacher, Pick(s)

I wouldn't think Washington would give up anything of value for Trae.  Maybe they get Corey Kispert as a shooter added to CJ.  It is a buy low opp.   Do they have cap room?    I would think CJ stays in ATL and is the short term fit at guard for the year.   Dallas would get the same package that is being reported.

[Mavs2021]

Well this is interesting.   I think it would be  good gamble for Washington too.  Buy low and see if they can increase his value.  They aren't going anywhere anyway.

The Wizards have emerged as a legitimate potential trade destination for Atlanta's Trae Young,
@TheSteinLine
has learned, in a deal construction centered around CJ McCollum's expiring contract.
More to come here: http://tinyurl.com/phzk4ahr

Makes total sense with the exact same argument I made for the Mavs. 

People just have a hard time accepting that the Mavs are now a super-charged version of the Wizards, after being one of the legit title favourites just 12 months ago. 

Mavs need an additional PG that can give this offense some structure. Kyrie has not played more than 60 regular season games once in the last nine years. 

He´s  going to be 34 years old next year and coming off an ACL injury. So what kind of expectations are people having here? The Finals run might have been his last hurrah or maybe the 2025 title could have been.

 If you want this team to compete next year, they´ll need to acquire a high end guard. As we have seen with DAR, those don´t grow on exception trees.

[Winter]

Makes total sense with the exact same argument I made for the Mavs. 

People just have a hard time accepting that the Mavs are now a super-charged version of the Wizards, after being one of the legit title favourites just 12 months ago. 

Mavs need an additional PG that can give this offense some structure. Kyrie has not played more than 60 regular season games once in the last nine years. 

He´s  going to be 34 years old next year and coming off an ACL injury. So what kind of expectations are people having here? The Finals run might have been his last hurrah or maybe the 2025 title could have been.

 If you want this team to compete next year, they´ll need to acquire a high end guard. As we have seen with DAR, those don´t grow on exception trees.

They definitely need a new PG, one that play with, or in place of Kyrie. But I have absolutely NO expectations that next year's version of the Mavs is competing for anything except the middle of the standings. 

That's way too fast and way to big of an expectation for what will almost certainly be a bunch of new faces who haven't played together. I think we're 2-3 years away at best for competing with better teams in the west.

[KillerLeft]

Makes total sense with the exact same argument I made for the Mavs. 

People just have a hard time accepting that the Mavs are now a super-charged version of the Wizards, after being one of the legit title favourites just 12 months ago. 

Mavs need an additional PG that can give this offense some structure. Kyrie has not played more than 60 regular season games once in the last nine years. 

He´s  going to be 34 years old next year and coming off an ACL injury. So what kind of expectations are people having here? The Finals run might have been his last hurrah or maybe the 2025 title could have been.

 If you want this team to compete next year, they´ll need to acquire a high end guard. As we have seen with DAR, those don´t grow on exception trees.

I don't disagree that finding Kyrie's replacement should be top of the list. 

I just don't think Trae Young is it. Of all the distressed PG's out there right now, he's unquestionably the most polished, offensively, but he'd be the very last one I'd pick. He comes with all the same issues as Luka (other than conditioning) but without the true greatness. I think WAS is right where he belongs, tbh.