Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[cow]

Serious.  I like Cisse and would like him on an NBA contract.

I love Cisse, but I think he's the kind of guy that you'd love to have on your team at the end of the bench but shouldn't fret if he's not with your squad.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

The Sixers have announced their signing of Anfernee Simons. He will wear No. 5.

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[KillerLeft]

The question there is why put him there if Aldama also in the rotation?

See, to me (I'll try to use Smitty's terminology), Aldama is a "big" who CAN play some "wing" in bigger lineups. When he plays "big," he'll do so in a slightly "wing-like" way, but that's THE WHOLE POINT.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Adam Zagoria: The Nets announced they re-signed Day’Ron Sharpe and Josh Minott to multi-year deals

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[KillerLeft]

Serious.  I like Cisse and would like him on an NBA contract.

Me, too. 

I loathed the argument last summer that Kai Jones was somehow this precious gem that needed to be prioritized, but I find myself feeling that way about Cisse this year. I think he gives you about 80% of what Gafford does (in areas of Gafford strength - maybe MORE than Gafford does in some other areas, even) at a fraction of the cost, and without expectations for role and playing time. 

I'm all about it.

[Smitty]

I wonder if we are under selling Larry on our depth charts.  Since we didn't pursue any guards (other than possibly Simons), is there a world where he should move up some from where you have him as the third string SG (or creator if you wish)?

I could see them prioritizing him as PG over Sasser and Nembhard.  It is tougher to see them prioritize him at SG with Klay still here. Like you say, Naji might be the main creator for the bench unit which would allow Larry a greater opportunity to be a secondary creator and spacer for that unit.  Naji should look very different driving to the basket with all of the spacing that now seems to be available to the team.

I have my own doubts on Sergio being a good enough creator at the NBA level out of the gate. I think he will eventually get there. I think that's why I've viewed him more in my mind as an off-ball, secondary ball-handler guy in year 1. I have gone back and forth with the same thought you've had though. There's no telling what they think of Sasser either. We don't even know if it was a salary dump, where the Mavs just wanted the pick(s).. or if they paid 'something' to land him. Heck, I don't even know what I think of him to be honest.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Jaylen Brown trade is OFFICIAL Pick outlay is in the release, and a statement from Brown as he joins the Sixers

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[Smitty]

I have suggested that De Larra's fastest way to find success might be as an off-ball, secondary kind of guy, and I believe he has the stand still shooting percentages and size to slot into a role like that (Christie's backup?) pretty seamlessly. Just speculation on my part. 

But, to your point, he has a 4-year deal, so there's no doubt in my mind they have at least a tentative idea of a long term role for him, and it probably does involve playing on-ball. I think he's going to get opportunities for minutes right away, somehow.

I promise I was typing as you were, I'm just slow. I could have just copy/pasted this to save time.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Heat Central: BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo announces he doesn’t think he will keep number 34 this year with the Heat. He likes the number 7. Bobby Portis Jr. ( @BPortistime ) will wear No. 95 for the #Heat. Number never worn in franchise history. #NBA



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[KillerLeft]

We still haven't heard a peep about Middleton, despite vague ideas that he could end up in Miami.

I don't believe he wants to play for the minimum. I just don't.

It still feels like there's a lot of meat on the bone for the Mavs this summer. Maybe I'm just setting myself up for disappointment, but...I really think there are some more bombs in the air that will land somewhere soon.

[Smitty]

The question there is why put him there if Aldama is also in the rotation?

Because I view this part:

Christie | Klay | Sergio
Flagg | Naji | Tarik
PJW | Aldama | Martin

....As pick any combination of 3 you want to and it can fit. Some better than others of course but pick the worst 3 you can think of and add Kyrie+Lively. 

The worst version for me is probably Kyrie - Martin - PJW - Aldama - Lively? It's still a functioning lineup based on each players skillset and size, right? Obviously, Martin would need to shoot like he did at the end of the year and PJ like he did in '24-'25 for it to even work, but that's not really my overall point. That's the worst combination I can think of...

[KillerLeft]

Youtube pushed Brad Stevens' Brown trade press conference stream to my home feed. Between that and everything else, I guess I'm not getting any writing done today.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Bobby Marks: Now that the Giannis trade has become official, below are the extension options: As of 10/1, if the 27-28 option is declined: 3 years/$193M. If the 27-28 option is exercised: 2 years/$135M. As of 1/6, if the 27-28 option is declined: 4 years at $275M. If the ' 27- '28 option is exercised: 3 years/$214M. The difference in years and salary is a result of the six-month extension restriction for players traded. The opt-in scenario (last one) maximizes the most earning power (an extra $1M).

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[Winter]

Because I view this part:

Christie | Klay | Sergio
Flagg | Naji | Tarik
PJW | Aldama | Martin

....As pick any combination of 3 you want to and it can fit. Some better than others of course but pick the worst 3 you can think of and add Kyrie+Lively. 

The worst version for me is probably Kyrie - Martin - PJW - Aldama - Lively? It's still a functioning lineup based on each players skillset and size, right? Obviously, Martin would need to shoot like he did at the end of the year and PJ like he did in '24-'25 for it to even work, but that's not really my overall point. That's the worst combination I can think of...

 
I can see a lot, but the more I see, the more it makes sense to let the roster play out completely in the next week or so. Thin the heard.

[cow]

We still haven't heard a peep about Middleton, despite vague ideas that he could end up in Miami.

I don't believe he wants to play for the minimum. I just don't.

It still feels like there's a lot of meat on the bone for the Mavs this summer. Maybe I'm just setting myself up for disappointment, but...I really think there are some more bombs in the air that will land somewhere soon.

The shoe does feel like it is taking forever to drop.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Dean Wade deal with Sixers is official. He'll wear 45.

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[HoosierDaddyKid]

“I’ve talked to people in Philly, and I’m like, ' What do you think? ‘We’re afraid it’s Cleveland,’ - everybody I talked to is like, ‘We’re afraid it’s Cleveland,’ - nobody seems like they have optimism,” - @WindhorstESPN on the latest with LeBron James.

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[HoosierDaddyKid]

Sam Amick: Story on Rui Hachimura signing with the Clippers, at @TheAthletic, with @DanWoikeSports and @LawMurrayTheNU. Source says Rui, who wanted to stay in LA, prioritized Clippers over interest from Brooklyn, San Antonio, Golden State, Minnesota, and Portland. Marc Stein: The Mavericks, who still possess the full $15 million midlevel, emerged as a suitor for Rui Hachimura along with the Clippers on top of Brooklyn's long-held interest ... but Hachimura had a clear intention to stay in LA after 3 1/2 seasons as a Laker.

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[KillerLeft]

“I’ve talked to people in Philly, and I’m like, ' What do you think? ‘We’re afraid it’s Cleveland,’ - everybody I talked to is like, ‘We’re afraid it’s Cleveland,’ - nobody seems like they have optimism,” - @WindhorstESPN on the latest with LeBron James.

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Let's say it is Cleveland, just as a hypothetical...does that mean anyone from there might be available? 

I'm struggling to see enough usage to go around for Harden, LeBron AND Mitchell, even short term.

[Chicagojk]

so May is being interviewed on the Ticket now.  Just started.  Mentioning getting D-live healthy and also mentioned PJ and Gafford as veterans.