Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Dundalis]

I would rather see Aldama at center and Johnson at PF rather than the above lineup. I don't really know who will start, but I don't think Johnson is your starting center. I think Dusty will play him where he's most comfortable to start and that's PF. Even if PJW starts, I think Johnson will be the PF initally.

Having Aldama at center really opens things up for Flagg, but until we know Lively's situation it's hard to predict. I'm guessing Risacher comes off the bench to start. The wings have several options.  In a sense, Naji and PJW are expendable but are also swiss army knife-types if they do stay. Biberovik will need minutes. Can he play SG with so many wings?

Everyone on this roster is used to playing 20-25 MPG with the exception of Sasser, Cisse, and Martin. Martin might as well wear street clothes. Someone will get squeezed if all the wings stay.

I think the Mavs do anything more, it's a 2-for-1 and a buyout.

I think if PJ sticks around Morez' only avenue to starting will be at the 5. I personally think Morez is going to prove a lot more raw his first year on both offense and defense than people think. Loads of talent there, but I think it's really unrefined in almost all aspects, and will take a while to come together. PJ is the locked on starter at the 4 if he stays for me.