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

[omahen]

Maybe it is me, but a mid to late first for Najh seems sort of hollow.   Ideally, I would want a prospect too.   Maybe a guy who hasn't popped yet.   Maybe in a tad less tier than Max Christie.   Maybe a contender would jump at that for the now.    For instance, I have not seen Max's brother play, but something like him and a Clippers first.  Unfortunately, the Clippers don't really own their picks.

Naji is great in some things, especially getting to the paint and efficiency there. But, he is not an elite defender and he is a weak shooter (30 % from 3 is really concerning). His best role on a contending team might actually be a 6th man. Caris Levert (before this season in Detroit) could be a very good comparison for him, although he is a better shooter. LeVert was traded from Indy to Cleveland in 2022 for injured Rubio on expiring contract (never played for Indy), lottery protected FRP and a SRP.