Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

We do all realize that Kyrie can leave whatever team he goes to as a Free Agent next summer.  He only cost us one future first when he was 3 years younger and hadn't just missed a season.  I'm curious what the right amount of compensation is?  If a quality backup center, a recent top five pick and another pick in the early 20's isn't enough, what needs to be added?

I agree with your point, although others will probably point out the DFS was worth a first and that Kyrie value was really low due to red flag character issues which he has mostly alleviated.  I would argue that two firsts is probably his current value (given his age and long term availability issues) and that package is worth roughly two firsts.