Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

The idea of decline (PO) and extend seemed like a fairly obvious outcome from Trae being acquired by WAS.

But I'm quite surprised by the size of the new deal. It starts at over $45M (the declined year was $49M iirc). I just dont think he is worth nearly that amount.

But it certainly gives an indication of where the Wiz want to head. I bet they plan to keep AD and try to make it for long term.

And AD contract may be worse.  It's one of many reasons I'm so glad to be done with him.