Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Chicagojk]

A pretty easy match imo.    I wonder if Dallas played this cool and got a great deal when teams inquired about their intent to resign Cisse?

I love the fact they have Cisse for two years (partial guarantee this year, and non guaranteed next year) and Nembhard next year on a deal.   I would be open to extending both when the time comes.  It would not cost a lot and having youngish guys on minimum contracts is a good way to build the roster.   Especially at C and PG where Dallas has pretty big injury concerns.   
 
I get way into the weeds on these unproven guys, but I am sort of surprised a team like the Lakers did not make a play for Cisse.    There is no doubt that Looney has been the much better player, but as a third center I think a guy like Cisse fits Luka and Reaves better.    Especially with the perceived upside left in Cisse.

I will say this about Cisse, is he did it right.  Sort of followed the Powell book.  He played so hard everytime he stepped on the court.  I really think he may be one of the fastest bigs in the league.   I kept on waiting the moment to be to big for him when he got more minutes.   It probably would have come eventually, but it didn't happen really in his minutes.   He needs to finish better inside and his game is still really raw overall.  Although if you play hard and are a good teammate, teams are going to find a spot for you when you are a 6'11 freak of nature and give you a chance to develop.