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

[Dahlsim]

It's not pickless years. They have a first in every year except 27, it just won't be their own.  If they end up with Risacher plus a quality first plus their own lottery pick, I would say that would effectively bridge the gap. 

Critical point there. Inspired my thread here: https://www.mavsboard.com/showthread.php?tid=4087
Bridging that pick gap won't be risk free.  A #1 overall with some maybe potential still out there is probably about as good as a high 1st rounder with more ceiling but also more bust-ability.  

I’m seeing people getting enamored with the idea of a trade for the sake of being enamored with something.

I remember when an oft-injured George fetched a future MVP and a boatload of firsts. Let’s start there if we want to find something to be enamored with.

Otherwise, I’m happy to let AD do his thing for as many games as he can play.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to look at 2024 Frenchman’s highlights over last few years to see that he has a low ceiling.

That PG trade turned out poorly, close to disastrous for Philly.  That's another reason most teams have to be very wary of injury prone veterans.  On the flip side, KP did have just enough healthy time to contribute to the Celtics season leading to a championship.  Maybe AD can do that for a team. 

Taking a flyer on a former #1 as young as Zacc makes some sense if you're switching timelines. All paths have risks.  With AD/Kyrie, the injury risk is pretty high. 

Yes, his ceiling appears low relative to the better drafts, but he also hasn't appeared to be on one of those #1 overall busted pick tracks.   

At 20 yrs that's a long experience runway.  In terms of trade value you have to keep in mind that if he were on track to be a #1 overall stud he wouldn't even be available to Dallas in trade discussions.