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

[Nowitzki Way]

FWIW, I've seen two places that have suggested Dallas would give up its 2031 pick and Christie with AD to unlock the 2026 NOP pick with Risacher and KP.  Such a construct, if that is all it involved, gets Dallas $1.0mm under the tax line.  Personally, I'd rather keep Christie and send Naji.  I really like Christie, but I'm not sure I let him stand in the way of getting the NOP pick unprotected.

So many things to consider with Christie involved.  For one, he has a player option after next year.   If he keeps ascending, do the Mavs want to pay him big money? 

He's 22 (23 in February), so what his ceiling?  I don't think anyone can see a future all star level player, but he's just a really really good role player that any team would love to have.   Those players are valuable.  

I just see that as a lopsided trade that benefits the Haws a little more. We're trading our entire Luka trade return for a dice roll with the NOP pick. KP is salary filer.  So we're giving up AD for the NOP pick and Christie/2031 1st rounder for Risacher.   Thats a no go. I believe that first rounder is going the wrong way.  Take that 31 1st out, and it might be getting closer to even.