Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

I think your concerns, criticisms and worries are valid, but he and Coop worked really well together when they were both asked to do way more than anyone could have expected to start the season.  I think Naji is an ideal sixth man because he can create great opportunities for himself and his versatility let's him spot start when other players miss time.  If he's looking for 20M a year, I don't think we should pay that and I don't think anyone else would either.  He's tough and durable and wants to be here and I'll never take for granted someone who wants to be on our team.

I'm not sure a player shooting under 30% from 3 works really well next to Flagg.  I don't want to read too much into lineup numbers in a lost season, but Flagg/Naji were -8.6 net rating together and both were significantly better when the other was off the court.