Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Smitty]

Polymarket Hoops (@PolymarketHoops)
The Clippers are aggressively pursuing Jaylen Brown, per @VinceGoodwill.

LA reportedly wants him "bad."



Mavs(New)CBA (@CBAMavs)
We might be heading to a

Kawhi to TOR
Ingram/Others/picks (from TOR&LAC) to BOS
Jaylen Brown to LAC

Conclusion

[Smitty]

@ShamsCharania
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.

[Dirknows]

@ShamsCharania
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.

That team would just be hilarious, Bron trying to stir up as much drama for his last season as he can.

[Smitty]

@JakeLFischer
Two trades that we’re monitoring today…

The Clippers and Raptors’ continuing conversations on Kawhi Leonard, plus the Hawks working on a big addition.

We know Atlanta isn’t going after Goga Bitadze, Hawks fans, as the Magic aren’t talking trade for their reserve center, sources say, while anticipating Mo Wagner will leave Orlando in free agency.

[Smitty]

ThunderChats (@ThunderChats)
Reported by @Justintohoops: Thunder picking up Dort’s team option is “likely” while a multi-year deal is “very unlikely”

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

@ShamsCharania
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.

I want to see this happen. Looks like I'm not getting any work done today and tomorrow.

[Moviemavguy]

@ShamsCharania
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.

We just need some info on how much Green gets under the table for this.  No player at his age and decline would voluntarily give up that money.

[Smitty]

@BobbyMarks42
Sacramento has some financial hurdles to figure out.

$16M over the tax and $13M over the first apron. They are right at Apron 2.

The DeMar DeRozan $25.7M contract is guaranteed for $10M.



Malik Monk fits into the TPE...

[Smitty]

@ShamsCharania
Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili is declining his $2.8 million player option for 2026-27 to become a free agent, George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of
@PrioritySports tell ESPN. Mamukelashvili will have a strong developing market in free agency.

[Smitty]

Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo)
Maxi Kleber, who finished the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, is exploring a move to Europe, per sources.

[Smitty]

@ShamsCharania
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe intends to sign a new two-year, $20 million deal to return to the franchise, sources tell ESPN. Nets declined Sharpe's team option to do a new contract, just as they did with Josh Minott.

[Chicagojk]

Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo)
Maxi Kleber, who finished the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, is exploring a move to Europe, per sources.

Seems like he held on just long enough until another big from Wurzburg was ready.  Good job.

I was rough on Maxi the last few years about him being a competent big man any longer, but he earned nearly 70 million as an undrafted free agent.  Nice career.    Another tip cap to Donnie Nelson too...although maybe Cuban will take credit for that one too.

[Chicagojk]

@ShamsCharania
Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili is declining his $2.8 million player option for 2026-27 to become a free agent, George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of
@PrioritySports tell ESPN. Mamukelashvili will have a strong developing market in free agency.

Yes, he will be getting a raise and will be attractive to several teams.

[Chicagojk]

@ShamsCharania
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe intends to sign a new two-year, $20 million deal to return to the franchise, sources tell ESPN. Nets declined Sharpe's team option to do a new contract, just as they did with Josh Minott.

Not about this move, but someone needs to explain what Brooklyn is doing.    They still seem to have a mix match of odd fitting parts and seem no further along than they were a few years ago.

[Chicagojk]

@ShamsCharania
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.

I don't think it would work, but I think I would root for a Steph, Lebron, AD, Draymond, KP team.    One for the old guys.

[Scott41theMavs]

I don't think it would work, but I think I would root for a Steph, Lebron, AD, Draymond, KP team.    One for the old guys.

Nah. Lebron has enough barely-deserved rings.

[Scott41theMavs]

@BobbyMarks42
Sacramento has some financial hurdles to figure out.

$16M over the tax and $13M over the first apron. They are right at Apron 2.

The DeMar DeRozan $25.7M contract is guaranteed for $10M.



Malik Monk fits into the TPE...

If there are better backcourt options for the Mavs out there, not sure who they would be. Hope M&M get this done.

[Knutsen]

I don't think it would work, but I think I would root for a Steph, Lebron, AD, Draymond, KP team.    One for the old guys.

Shouldn’t Uncle Drew lead them, then? 

Davis and KP should only take one roster spot together.

[Scott41theMavs]

Shouldn’t Uncle Drew lead them, then? 

Davis and KP should only take one roster spot together.

Lol

[mvossman]

If there are better backcourt options for the Mavs out there, not sure who they would be. Hope M&M get this done.

Between Monk, Simmons and Sexton I would prolly go with Monk as well. Less commitment might be the biggest reason.