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

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I think some of this has to do with the players.  

I think AD will never get out from the shadow of the Luka trade and his injury troubles since he got here has made it worse.  I think his agent is looking for an extension and AD would prefer to be somewhere else.  

Kyrie is totally different.  He has a very positive relationship with this fan base and I think he wants to stay.  I think he is viewed as a plus in the locker room and a great vet to work with the kids.  That being said, if somebody like Houston comes begging at the TDL, you have to pull the trigger if you are blown away by the offer.

If there is any market for Klay, he should go.  May not be a huge market for him, but a salary dump and a second would be enough.

You can make an argument that PJ, Gafford and Naji are not the ideal fits with Flagg.  Gafford needs a P&R PG to have value.  I really hope they get something done with the Pacers.  That makes a lot of sense for both sides if reasonable.  Naji might be at his peak value right now and not a perfect fit with Flagg.  This would be a really good time to move him if the get the right offer.  PJ is an offseason discussion.

There are so many potential opportunities for this organization to reset this TDL.  I really hope they are willing to make moves if the right ones are there.  I think avoiding moves because they are waiting on hiring GM or because they want to see this mythical Flagg/AD/Kyrie grouping would be a mistake.

Doesn't Klay provide still...even at 35...the one thing the Mavs need...which is 3-point shooting?  Even coming off the bench this season...he's still in the top 20 in the NBA in total made 3's.  That's what the Mavs got him for... coming off the NBA finals loss where they couldn't make a 3.