Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[DanSchwartzgan]

We still haven't heard a peep about Middleton, despite vague ideas that he could end up in Miami.

I don't believe he wants to play for the minimum. I just don't.

It still feels like there's a lot of meat on the bone for the Mavs this summer. Maybe I'm just setting myself up for disappointment, but...I really think there are some more bombs in the air that will land somewhere soon.

I’ve long wondered the same thing about Middleton.  Every time I bring it up someone tells me he’s going to Miami (and he may).  

As we discuss positions and roles, some of our worst 3 point shooters (last season) are what I would call point forwards (Flagg and Naji).  Both get downhill easily and can score or pass out of those drives.  It should look much different with so many shooters on the team now.  Middleton fits this mold as well.  I could see a world in which he’s kind of the third string point forwards and good locker room guy.  Not sure what that pays, but it might be a valuable contract to trade at the TDL if done correctly.