Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

I don’t see a logjam in the front court at all. But nearly every player has position versatility, so it’s eye of the beholder there. 

PJ is a 4 offensively, 3 defensively. Flagg is the opposite. Aldama is a 4 that plays like a Wing/3 and has the size of a 5. Morez is a 5 that can play (4) next to one of the traditional Centers in Lively/Gafford.

May wants to be multiple and play different ways, depending on the opponent. IMO they have the perfect mix there. Why get rid of anyone right now?

I think guys are their most valuable when they play the biggest position they can handle defensively.  Part of what makes Flagg so special is that he can play the 4 defensively but offensively he can play 1-4.  Aldama is his most valuable playing at the 5 (when he can handle it) because his offensive skillset is more valuable at the 5.  I think PJ is a 4 defensively (he can even play 5 at times).  Given that mindset they have Lively, Gafford, Rez, Aldama, PJ, Flagg who are all best at the 5 or 4 and all deserve/expect mid 20s to mid 30s in minutes.  That is a logjam to me.  Even with Lively injury its a logjam when everyone else is healthy.