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

[mvossman]

Here's the thing for me. I still don't believe this is a good enough roster with a healthy AD and an added Nembhard (or even Kyrie).

I think AD has a few warts. I don't think he defends the perimeter that well, he's slow in transition, and he's a bit too in love with a 3-point opportunity. I personally favor more movement, better 3-point shooters, and a faster pace. 

I think AD makes us better, just not enough.

Its not.  They would have to go all in on a Jrue Holiday like player to make this roster contention worthy.  That would be a huge gamble when you are betting on AD/Kyrie health for a one or two year window, especially when you have a potential young superstar that you are going to want to build around for years to come.  I think that idea died with Nico, which means now it should be about maximizing AD trade value.