Trade & FA 2025-26: Free Agency Starts 5pm CST/6pm EST

[SweetFidelia]

That doesn't tell me anything.

I'd be happy to build around Flagg, but I don't see an available dance partner in the rumor mill. We have guards. Klay (whether you like him there or not), Christie, Williams, and possibly Exum. We need a ball handling guard, but we don't need a tectonic shift in players or salaries to have a competitive team.

I guess I will have to echo what I heard from Karalla and Cato on DLLS the other day talking about Rick Carlisle and his obsessions with 3 guard lineups.  Back then, I hated it with the fury of 1000 suns. In reality, as those guys reiterate, he was on to something: 3 dudes that could dribble competently.  A lot of that was on display in the playoffs/finals.  Initiator, wings, and bigs--3 of which with the ability to handle the ball well (and protect it).  I just don't see ANY starting caliber ball handlers on the roster other than Kyrie.  Hopefully, Flagg is one.  More importantly, there are ZERO starting caliber initiators with Kyrie out.  Long story short, I am really puzzled at the current roster construction and am super curious where our beloved GM is going with all this.  I am really, really worried about spacing.  I think we are looking at losing a lot of games 82-67 as we stand right now.  Kind of like the Rangers.  Best pitching, worst batting.  The Mavs will be awesome on D but can't score to save their life.  Opponents will crowd the paint and let these guys stand around until someone has to clank a 3 as the shot clock runs down.