Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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I think that shows how spoiled we have been from Luka who was an All NBA player from his sophomore season on. I think Flagg will get there eventually but to assume he does so by this upcoming season is a strong strong case of optimism.

But to take that and then use that to articulate a win now approach for a team that has won only 32% of its last 111 games (including 70+ games with Coop being here)…. I think that vastly exceeds the boundaries of optimism.

They need to build this thing slowly if they want any chance of being a contender down the road Imo. The window to win now was closed the second they dumped their perennial MVP candidate player.

See, I'm the opposite of you.  Without draft pick control over the next couple years and having a young generational talent, it makes zero sense to slow build this team.  If anything, you speed the process up.  Get him playoff experience now...because it's a different animal than the regular season.  The faster he gets a taste of it, the better for the franchise overall.  Get it now, while SA and OKC are the beast that they are.   Sure, you might not compete for the title right now, but your getting him that experience that will be needed when the team is there.

Your getting your shot of youth for the team now - a loaded draft.  If the player isn't there at 9 you want, try to do the OKC deal....move down a little and get 3 players for now and the future.  If you can't move down, then draft the BPA at each spot in this draft.  

You don't move Kyrie unless another all star level player is coming back...particularly a guard.  That's probably not happening, so you roll with Kyrie and Flagg this season, making a push for the playoffs.  There is talent on this team now...that when healthy and actually playing to win, should succeed.  

Klay and Martin should be moved if possible 
Gafford for the right deal 
Maybe Marshal or PJ - but only if actual talent is coming back that fits better
Your going to add to the talent on the roster with the draft picks and FA.

They should be able to compete this year for a playoff spot