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

[SleepingHero]

Also Mavs could have gotten Sexton for nothing in summer, who the Hornets (with three 2nd rounders) now turned into White.

That at least should lock the Mavs into 9th place now, but I never considered the Hornets a huge threat anyway. I called Bucks and Grizzlies about two weeks ago. I just didn´t expect that dumb Mavs winnig streak that melted away the cushion.

White isn't such a positive asset as an UFA. I've beat this drum too many times and it's probably nauseating to keep reading but White is looking for a payday. CHA better be comfortable paying him or else they risk losing him. 

I'm not shocked they got White, who is a good player, for essentially an expiring and 3 mediocre 2nds. Low investment/risk. The real prize is if they can get White on a 18-22 mil deal a year vs. the reported 30+ mil he was seeking in the summer.