Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[KillerLeft]

Yeah, it’s possible. 

I think people incorrectly related the Stewart trade to Gafford’s value, but failed to realize how valuable the deal was for DET. The 3 SRP’s were almost secondary to the true value. They needed zero salary coming back, so that they could sign (Powell) in free agency. I say Powell, because I think their first target was Coby White, which is what lead to the rush for CHA to do what they did and secure him. So, putting it in the proper context, if DAL had an absolute need for space and couldn’t take any money back in a Gafford deal, sure they’d settle for second round picks. I don’t think that’ll be the case any time soon. So, continue to hold that asset at high value since you’re in no rush to get rid of it. If the Lakers strike out on Robinson, I expect Schmitz phone to ring…

Agreed, and I'm guilty. I reacted in real time without taking a second to properly absorb the "money disappearing for nothing" aspect of it. All things considered, I'd say DET coming out 3 SRPs to the better kind of indicates a massive value, honestly. 

...but, I also think Stewart is a more desirable player than Gafford, so there's that.