Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

I'm not convinced that having a pursuit of trading away good players in hand, on good contracts, will be a path that can actually "restock" anything. I think it's just an exercise in churning the roster, and settling for a treadmill of mediocrity. 

Of course, Mavs will do what they think is best. But based on his history as a GM, I really think that M is the sort that will try to create the biggest winner possible in the quickest way he can. He may move pieces that don't make DAL better by being here on the court, but I don't think he will move ones that are useful and talented (unless he can get back someone even better). I think his vision is going to be how to build the best team around CF now, and soon, if he can, and not aim for 5-10 years from now.

To be clear, at no point in this thread was I suggesting they trade any of those contracts.  I was simply assessing total asset value.  The only contract we are talking about trading is Kyrie.  I'm not convinced that holding onto a 34 year old on a valuable contract until he no longer has value while trying to build around a 19 year old is the right way to go.

As for what Masai will do, its hard to say because he has never been in this position.  Looking at his history, he is not a guy to stockpile picks.  There is no hint in his history that he would even contemplate some of the crazy trade proposals we have seen on this board where they send out everybody and get 5 picks in this draft or move up to #4.  I think if he gets a good enough offer he should take it.  I don't know if that offer will come.