Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[DanSchwartzgan]

I do see that sentiment.  I think there are a lot of folks that would not make a Kyrie trade in the offseason unless the Mavs are blown away.  Then at the TDL if the Mavs are hovering around 500 and threatening a play-in spot many of those same folks would be mortified at trading Kyrie for assets ("we could make the playoffs!").  It's not an overt never-trade-Kyrie, but effectively it plays out that way.  Its hard to trade away a fan favorite.

So, what happens in the summer when he opts out and wants a new three year contract for $100mm.  Honest question, because it’s coming.  If there is any potential destination that has cap room (or can get there), the return in any deal plummets.  Or, do we want to add two more years to Kyrie’s current deal?