Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[F Gump]

See, I thought you were the architect of the "structure" and teach-Coop-and-the-other-kids-to-win idea, and that was why you don't trade Kyrie. In terms of strict adherence to the talent quotient factor, I think it's clear that they would move him at the trade deadline, 1) after showing  he's healthy and can still contribute to a winning structure, and 2) prior to any decline in player (as opposed to contract) value due to age and father time. If not at the TDL, then next off-season. 

"See, I thought you were the architect of the "structure" and teach-Coop-and-the-other-kids-to-win idea, and that was why you don't trade Kyrie" --- That's true. 

I do think the fact that Kyrie is already here (no cost to acquire), and he is already the basketball mentor to much of the team, is incredibly consistent with him being a major part of the teach-Coop-and-the-other-kids-to-win idea. I also think Kyrie will play at an incredibly high level, both leading to wins and also teaching the kids as he goes.

Not sure if Jrue can or does do that at all, but don't need two guys for that anyhow. 

I understand you don't think De Larrea is ready to excel, but I think he will quickly to learn how to bring his game up to speed, and there are backup PG minutes available for him to figure it out. Don't you?