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

[Mavs2021]

DISCLAIMER, right up front: I WOULD NOT DO THIS - not a suggestion.

I'm curious, though, about the level of panic, anger or even just apathy people are feeling right about now. So, question: have we reached the point for any of you where you would INCLUDE a pick in order to make that ATL deal, rather than expect one? Genuinely curious, because the way some are talking, I have a feeling some people might be in favor.

I think you do not need to attach a pick. Teams like Chicago or Atlanta would still do it for their expiring contracts.

I´m sure Porzingis/Kennard or Vucevic/Collins are still on the table.

I also assume Stein is lying. He´s obviously not communicating that there were actual offers, cause everybody would jump on the Mavs right now for not pulling the trigger on something like Porzingis/Kennard/Risacher or Newell + Cavs 2026 pick.

I´ll say this to give you all some hope. AD´s miraculous healthy stretches always seem to coincide with his contractual situation. He will only deteriorate going forward, so for him to get his desired extension, he has to secure it asap. 

No better way to trigger the trade + extension than to manufacture/exaggerate some minor injury and have him play through it to prove what a tough guy he truly is. Yesterday his arm was still in a sling, today he´s out there competing. Badass.

Seriously how does damage to your finger, require a sling? It´s like wearing a neckbrace, cause you have a hurting tooth.