Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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I'd add that I think several of the names listed are likely to be "the odd man out," not just Marshall. 

I'd be pretty surprised if more than one of Kyrie, PJW, Gafford and Marshall were here in Dallas one year from today, and I wouldn't be surprised if they're all gone. The actions of the team this summer lead me to believe they see themselves very much in the mold of a "rebuilding" team.

It's not Ujiri's fault, but there isn't a lot of benefit to being the typical rebuilding team with the hole Nico dug.  Whatever you want to describe it as, it's a pretty difficult needle to thread.  We aren't done yet (hopefully), but I'd be really disappointed in the team construction if it stays as is.  Right now I'm reminded of a fantasy football owner that uses all his top draft picks for QBs to corner the market.

I think he's a good player coming off of a good year. In no way am I trying to disrespect him. I just don't think I see a fit for him here, personally. Since I think he's TOO valuable to just let walk next summer, it just seems like finding a way to cash in now makes sense.

I'd rather watch him play for another season and walk for nothing that the vast majority of trades purposed here. I'll trade him for value, but that has to be value with a future or I'd rather just reinvest in him.