Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

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.

100% agree

My view on this offseason is that they're playing the hand they were dealt.  All the guards went before their pick.  There doesnt seem to be much interest from other teams in Gafford, PJ, or Naji.  So here we are.  

I'm not really critical of what the front office has done but it's been a disappointing offseason.