Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[michaeltex]

But, isn't that the scenario under which his value would be highest?  

I struggle to find the deal I'm in love with, but if they come across such a deal, I'm not sure current season success will stand in the way of adding the right long-term piece.  That was one of the things I hated about Cuban.  The heat of the current moment dictated long term direction.  Hopefully, Masai has enough skins on the wall to stay with the strategy over short term gains.

It is, but it is also the scenario that makes it hardest to trade Kyrie, absent any expressed desire from him. If there is chemistry, growth and competitiveness, it's going to be hard to make the case for moving him unless there is another generational talent (or pathway to one) to fill his spot.

After the over reaction to Luka's rookie season, where they moved everyone to acquire Porzingis so DAL could have their "big 2" only to culminate in what happened the last few years, I hope for a little patience. 

Of course there is always a Godfather offer, but those usually have hidden price tags.