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

[omahen]

If we end up with Kispert today, the two possibilities I see are KP/ZR/Kispert for either AD/Powell/Hardy or AD/Powell/D'Lo (assuming Risacher is in the deal).  Either keeps Atlanta under the tax using your/Spotrac's smaller number and is a 3 for 3 that preserves the ability to waive Exum in order to sign Nembhard.  

If you do this later and want to use Kennard instead of Kispert, then it is AD, Powell and Exum or Williams that keeps Atlanta under the tax (assuming Risacher is also in the deal).

 
I don't think Kispert will be included. Seems like Atlanta likes him and I guess Mavs would in any case not be too enthusiastic about getting his long term salary. The salary part of the deal that keeps Atlanta under the tax is:
KP, Risacher and Kennard for AD, Powell and Exum 

If Mavs want to creat a roster spot for Nembhard, they can buy out either KP or Kennard or potentially get it through trade of their other vets (Klay, Gafford,...). These trades are likely to follow if Mavs decide to trade AD.