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

[BigDirk41]

I have to think there is a package that include AD + Gaff + Naji and a future FRP from Dallas that loosens up their grip on the NOP pick. Makes ATL bigger and increases playmaking and is technically not giving up draft capital, just a delayed swap.

I keep being a proponent of using this trade to roll picks forward rather than try to add them outright. For the Mavs it moves AD, reduces cap, and gives them 2 high draft picks to hit reset immediately.

There are a few ways to make it work financially, but it would have to include both Risacher and OO.

Atl receives: AD/Gaff/Naji + future FRP
Dal receives KP/Kennard/Risacher/OO + 2026 NOP FRP

I like the idea and creativity, but that seems like way too much for Dallas to send out. Maybe without the future first attached, but AD, Gafford and Naji are all rotational pieces. AD is one of the best 2 way players in the league. I know his injuries hurt his value, but that's a lot of talent to send out.