Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Smitty]

I know this will be a bit against the grain, BUT if you have a bit of doubt regarding Morez Johnson's ability to play 82 games while Lively is unavailable, then one of the 2-ways  HAS to be a C...

OR you think that Naji can play that position too.

That's a LOT of resources to throw at the front court. At some point it'd be nice to not have to think about roster building based on certain players lack of availability. Either way, you have Aldama, and PJ can play some. Even Coop in a pinch. Small-ball/5-out will still be a thing this year.

Guards: Kyrie, Sergio, Sasser
Wings: Flagg, PJW, Max, Naji, Risacher, Martin, Tarik, Lawal, Howard
Bigs: Gafford, Aldama, Morez, Cisse, Lively


Adding Lundy would be yet another Wing. That's why I like Clayton or Brea for the last spot. They're not difference makers or anything, but they will have a real path to playing time. I don't think another Wing or Big is the way to go.