Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

So are Mavs open to center trades now since they just drafted one?

They already were.  Now they just lowered their bargaining power.

[DallasMaverick]

So are Mavs open to center trades now since they just drafted one?

Seems likely.

Although you might make a case that Morez is replacing Dwight Powell.

If he ends up playing a lot of 4, then maybe ok to keep Lively, Gaff, Bagley or Cisse.

[mvossman]

Seems likely.

Although you might make a case that Morez is replacing Dwight Powell.

If he ends up playing a lot of 4, then maybe ok to keep Lively, Gaff, Bagley or Cisse.

No.  Makes no sense.  Gafford needs to go.

[JamesConway816]

Stein: Mavs will „find it difficult to move some of their guys“ this summer outside of Klay who is expiring

https://x.com/aesthesis00/status/2069633216928002399?s=46&t=-bN4oD2OLU_Ue80HIM_CZQ

[omahen]

Stein: Mavs will „find it difficult to move some of their guys“ this summer outside of Klay who is expiring

https://x.com/aesthesis00/status/2069633216928002399?s=46&t=-bN4oD2OLU_Ue80HIM_CZQ

It is really interesting that no vets were traded on draft night, huge difference compared to previous years. Might be the consequence of teams giving a much higher value on draft picks based on all recent changes. I am wondering if we will see more movenent in July. 

There were several center needy teams before the draft. Chicago solved their position by taking Claxton for free, Charlotte and Atlanta look like they went for rookie solutions. Lakers and Boston might be the only center needy teams left. Gafford is for sure not worth an unprotected FRP. So even in case picks in the twenties from teams like LA and Boston were offered and Mavs rejected, I very much doubt those teams will increase their offers to unprotected future FRP(s). 

To be honest, I am really surprised the Lakers kept their pick.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

NBA sources I’ve spoken with have connected the Raptors to Bucks centre Myles Turner, with the possibility that Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl, third-year wing Gradey Dick and potentially draft compensation being the core of a deal that would net Toronto the veteran big with credentials as a rim protector and three-point threat.

SportsNet

[HoosierDaddyKid]

"If an extension is not worked out...I expect the Clippers look to move Kawhi. I don't expect that he will stay and play on an expiring deal." Chris Haynes speaks on the future of Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. (via @NBATV)

x.com

[Mavs2021]

Stein: Mavs will „find it difficult to move some of their guys“ this summer outside of Klay who is expiring

https://x.com/aesthesis00/status/2069633216928002399?s=46&t=-bN4oD2OLU_Ue80HIM_CZQ

They should not even look to trade anybody besides Klay/Martin right now. We don´t own our pick AND this team could use some wins next year to further heal the fanbase. Yes Dumont has done almost everything right since the Luka trade, except ordering a proper tank job,l but if they win 25 games next year that does not mean much.

Klay + Caleb Martin + Middleton for Herro seems such a natural fit. Herro is expiring, so the price can´t be too step. I know people are hating on offense first guys that they consider losers, but guys like Herro or Lavine are big scorers and both know what to do with the ball in their hands to spare Kyrie.

Yes defensively it´s an issue, but look at our roster configuration. You think we go anywhere adding Herb Jones and Caruso to this roster. We need guys that can put in a 30 minute shift as a high end #2 / #3 option and space the floor for Flagg. There is no harm getting them, win 45 games this year and see the fanbase happy for the first time in two years.

[FireNicoHarrison]

Herro (for free) could be perfect in this roster

[DanSchwartzgan]

They should not even look to trade anybody besides Klay/Martin right now. We don´t own our pick AND this team could use some wins next year to further heal the fanbase. Yes Dumont has done almost everything right since the Luka trade, except ordering a proper tank job,l but if they win 25 games next year that does not mean much.

Klay + Caleb Martin + Middleton for Herro seems such a natural fit. Herro is expiring, so the price can´t be too step. I know people are hating on offense first guys that they consider losers, but guys like Herro or Lavine are big scorers and both know what to do with the ball in their hands to spare Kyrie.

Yes defensively it´s an issue, but look at our roster configuration. You think we go anywhere adding Herb Jones and Caruso to this roster. We need guys that can put in a 30 minute shift as a high end #2 / #3 option and space the floor for Flagg. There is no harm getting them, win 45 games this year and see the fanbase happy for the first time in two years.

I agree with the theory...both from the standpoint that there is no point in giving away good vets and that we probably need another scorer.  I'm not sure the value Klay/Martin bring to Milwaukee, so he might not be the right name.

Rookies don't typically get thrown into the deep end on competitive teams...and I do believe Dallas will try to be competitive.  There is time to trade away Gafford and/or PJ.  Johnson doesn't have to be a 30 minute a night guy from day one.  Let him force his way into the role.  

To your bigger point, Larrea isn't ready to be second on the depth chart behind Christie or Kyrie.  If Klay goes out, it would make great sense to try to get some shot creator in here.  Personally, I'd like to take a chance on developing Jovic and send Klay to Miami (maybe with Middleton for a few dollars more than the minimum).  Then use the MLE to get that bench scorer.  Larrea can get a few bench minutes alongside Coby White or whoever...not instead of that guy.

[Dirknows]

No.  Makes no sense.  Gafford needs to go.

Well, doesn’t appear to be a huge market for him.

[JamesConway816]

Id start Morez as the rim runner and make Serio the first guard off the bench in a secondary playmaker role next to Naji.

Kyrie | Sergio
Christie | Klay
Flagg | Marshall
PJ | ???
Morez | Gafford | Lively

That is more than enough vets around them to plug both in on a regular basis in clear defined roles. Neither will have to run the team. 

That is nothing un reasonable. If they make mistakes so be it.

That still allows you to compete for a playoff spot while developing some young players.

[FireNicoHarrison]

Well, doesn’t appear to be a huge market for him.

We waited too long, he is exposed...

[JamesConway816]

Well, doesn’t appear to be a huge market for him.

He had an absurdly injury riddled season and without Luka his production took a big dip.

Just like Kyrie they arent selling from a position of strength so it would not surprise me if he was on the roster on opening night but it’s a long offseason so who knows.

The one guy I hope they make a decision on is Marshall due to his expiring contract. His value will diminish the closer we get to the end of the season (rental territory). It was another blunder from Riccardi / Finley to not move him last season.

[Mavs2021]

Id start Morez as the rim runner and make Serio the first guard off the bench in a secondary playmaker role next to Naji.

Kyrie | Sergio
Christie | Klay
Flagg | Marshall
PJ | ???
Morez | Gafford | Lively

That is more than enough vets around them to plug both in on a regular basis in clear defined roles. Neither will have to run the team. 

That is nothing un reasonable. If they make mistakes so be it.

That still allows you to compete for a playoff spot while developing some young players.

No it won´t Kyrie will be dead or injured by Christmas. De Larrea is more Brussino (who has been ACB All Second Team) than Luka. The frontcourt and Flagg are left on an island without a food supply. This team needs at least two veteran guards that have both averaged at least 17 PPG/ 5 APG in the NBA for multiple seasons to balance the roster. If you don´t get these offensively talented  guards you risk burning out or hurting Kyrie, and you most definitely make life a living hell for Flagg getting doubled all the time. Putting guys like Herro and Lavine around Kyrie/Flagg, and arguably the best defensive and deepest frontcourt rotation is a 45 win team. Leaving Kyrie with De Larrea, Christie and Klay as your secondary playmakers is betting on winning the lottery to keep the Hornets pick.

With all due respect this is by far the worst option. Either trade Kyrie or sign/trade for offensively talented guards. Going into the season with the current roster is hurtful to literally every player on the roster and the head coach. I don´t see ONE player that benefits from your set-up. Not Kyrie, not Flagg, not the rookies, not the forwards/centers.

[JamesConway816]

No it won´t Kyrie will be dead or injured by Christmas. De Larrea is more Brussino (who has been ACB All Second Team) than Luka. The frontcourt and Flagg are left on an island without a food supply. This team needs at least two veteran guards that have both averaged at least 17 PPG/ 5 APG in the NBA for multiple seasons to balance the roster. If you don´t get these offensively talented  guards you risk burning out or hurting Kyrie, and you most definitely make life a living hell for Flagg getting doubled all the time. Putting guys like Herro and Lavine around Kyrie/Flagg, and arguably the best defensive and deepest frontcourt rotation is a 45 win team. Leaving Kyrie with De Larrea, Christie and Klay as your secondary playmakers is betting on winning the lottery to keep the Hornets pick.

With all due respect this is by far the worst option. Either trade Kyrie or sign/trade for offensively talented guards. Going into the season with the current roster is hurtful to literally every player on the roster and the head coach. I don´t see ONE player that benefits from your set-up. Not Kyrie, not Flagg, not the rookies, not the forwards/centers.

Its all good. This was more about penceling the new draftees in with the Stein report in mind assuming no other big moves for now.

I am with you that they need some more additions especially at guard.

I also don’t like the idea of starting Christie at all. Sliding him to the bench, moving Klay and selling Marshall & ideally Gafford is what I would do.

[BigDirk41]

I don't think there is any doubt that Morez will start from day 1 in my opinion. I'm not sure if it's at the 4 or the 5, but Coach May is going to play his guy and the #9 overall pick in the deepest draft in a long time. I won't make predictions of who's spot he's taking, but he's going to hit the floor running. It's not like we are contenders. Let him grow with Flagg.

[Mavs2021]

Now that is my line of thinking. Gafford depends on the offers and Lively´s health. Wouldn´t rush it. Marshall is the toughest call. He was excellent last year. Contract is huge value, but also due a significant pay-rise. You basically have to make a decision on his future more than his present.

[Mavs2021]

I don't think there is any doubt that Morez will start from day 1 in my opinion. I'm not sure if it's at the 4 or the 5, but Coach May is going to play his guy and the #9 overall pick in the deepest draft in a long time. I won't make predictions of who's spot he's taking, but he's going to hit the floor running. It's not like we are contenders. Let him grow with Flagg.

Don´t think he´ll start, but he´ll play at least 20 MPG for 82 games, none of this herky jerky rotational mind games BS that Carlisle/Kidd seemed to play with many rookies. You can´t play a rookie 30 MPG for three games/a week,  they average 15 PPG, cause the opposition is soft and then DNP them for two months, cause they not ready for the better players. That´s not the way to develop young players imho. You let them swim, sink and swim again or drown. You don´t let them swim and then sit on the beach for months baking in the sun, while the ocean is right there in front of their noses.

[Winter]

Don´t think he´ll start, but he´ll play at least 20 MPG for 82 games, none of this herky jerky rotational mind games BS that Carlisle/Kidd seemed to play with many rookies. You can´t play a rookie 30 MPG for three games/a week,  they average 15 PPG, cause the opposition is soft and then DNP them for two months, cause they not ready for the better players. That´s not the way to develop young players imho. You let them swim, sink and swim again or drown. You don´t let them swim and then sit on the beach for months baking in the sun, while the ocean is right there in front of their noses.

Whether he starts may be determined by who we keep on the roster, but I could see him starting by the end of the season. The coach isn't going to let his best college player linger on the bench.

I do think this second round may very well see one or two of the veterans get moved. Who was it in this forum that said Schmitz seemed way too excited about the second round to just have one mid second-rounder to pick? I thought that same thing.