Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[DanSchwartzgan]

They should not even look to trade anybody besides Klay/Martin right now. We don´t own our pick AND this team could use some wins next year to further heal the fanbase. Yes Dumont has done almost everything right since the Luka trade, except ordering a proper tank job,l but if they win 25 games next year that does not mean much.

Klay + Caleb Martin + Middleton for Herro seems such a natural fit. Herro is expiring, so the price can´t be too step. I know people are hating on offense first guys that they consider losers, but guys like Herro or Lavine are big scorers and both know what to do with the ball in their hands to spare Kyrie.

Yes defensively it´s an issue, but look at our roster configuration. You think we go anywhere adding Herb Jones and Caruso to this roster. We need guys that can put in a 30 minute shift as a high end #2 / #3 option and space the floor for Flagg. There is no harm getting them, win 45 games this year and see the fanbase happy for the first time in two years.

I agree with the theory...both from the standpoint that there is no point in giving away good vets and that we probably need another scorer.  I'm not sure the value Klay/Martin bring to Milwaukee, so he might not be the right name.

Rookies don't typically get thrown into the deep end on competitive teams...and I do believe Dallas will try to be competitive.  There is time to trade away Gafford and/or PJ.  Johnson doesn't have to be a 30 minute a night guy from day one.  Let him force his way into the role.  

To your bigger point, Larrea isn't ready to be second on the depth chart behind Christie or Kyrie.  If Klay goes out, it would make great sense to try to get some shot creator in here.  Personally, I'd like to take a chance on developing Jovic and send Klay to Miami (maybe with Middleton for a few dollars more than the minimum).  Then use the MLE to get that bench scorer.  Larrea can get a few bench minutes alongside Coby White or whoever...not instead of that guy.