Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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Naji's agency represents a limited number of NBA players.  Julian Champagne is one.  He signed something similar on June 29th starting at $15.35mm and then declining to $15.0mm and then $14.65mm.

I mentioned Champagnie as a comp for Naji a while back. Based purely on the difference in their shooting ability I think nearly every team in the league would prefer Champagnie. Naji has some additional playmaking skills, but they aren't particularly valuable on a team that already has multiple high level shot creators. By that metric this is a clear overpay. 

The contract length is a problem too. No one wants a backup SF who can't shoot on a 4 year deal.