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

[JamesConway912]

Chicago has two 1st round picks next summer, their own and a 1st from POR. If we could get them both that’s where I‘d start to look first given that both teams could end up being lottery teams.

With Flagg already being here youd be one sole full blown tank season away from

1) Flagg 

2) Top 3-5 pick in 2026 via DAL

3) & 4) two more lottery picks via POR / CHI

That would be a heck of a young core. Extremely talented.

I would not rule out bringing back Kyrie given how exceptionally well he has handled his time here. Just don’t rush him this season. Having a veteran PG would increase the „floor“ significantly over the years where they don’t have control over their picks. As he gradually slows down over time there would be plenty other options to take over.

E.g. Mavs on opening night 2026

Irving
Peterson | Christie
Flagg | Marshall
Washington
Lively | Gafford

+ two more lottery guys

That’s an exciting team I‘d love to see compete for a playoff / playin spot with plenty of upside.




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Sry I have to:

And then roll over the money until whenever Luka becomes and UFA again.

Doncic
Peterson
Flagg
PJ
Steinbach from Würzburg 

6th man: Kyrie

Oh my god…..