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

[mvossman]

Personally I don't care if the Mavs do anything or not.    My biggest concern is making the playin and then winning the playin game.   Although seeing this team recently made me think this is probably not realistic even if AD is healthy.   I think the Mavs should give it time.    Keep saying you are in no rush but keep the conversation going.   Maybe ATL wants a bargain.    If AD stays healthy (I know that is a risk) there will be more deals that come up this offseason.

I'm curious what the options might be in the offseason.  With Boston and Indiana getting their superstars back, this concept of an open East will be gone.  Teams interested in AD will likely be up against aprons and I think it will be a lot harder for Mavs to shed cap in the deal.  Of the teams mentioned to have interest, I'm not sure it will be any easier for them to build a package in the offseason.  It will probably be a lot more difficult for Atlanta.  They won't have the salary fodder to make the deal by then.