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

[Smitty]

It's definitely a better team. Like, there's no doubt in my mind. The combined size of the two highly paid guards (whether it's Kyrie/Mitchell or Kyrie/Garland, frankly) isn't ideal, but with that front line I personally believe the added ball-handling and creation would be worth it. I'm not sure Kidd and Harrison would agree, though. I have a hard time seeing them get either Cleveland player without PJW being involved, but would of course be over-the-moon if they could. 

This is all very interesting. I love the NBA...even the deep fake NBA is fun.

It would be closer to how you and I see it for sure. Still, not ideal because all 3 guards (Kyrie, Garland, DLO) are below average defenders. You’re asking a lot from Flagg or PJ on the perimeter. In a perfect world the Guard they trade for would be a great on-ball defender and a threat on offense. Maybe the front court size and versatility can overcome the lack of both in the backcourt. Vogel would need to earn his pay.