08-01-2025, 12:01 PM
(08-01-2025, 11:30 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: I think NYK is still looking for their big fish and any of their dudes besides Brunson and maybe Bridges/OG are available.
What is interesting is how are teams priming for 2026 FA going to build their team if all the good players are already locked up?
It is early and things can change, but it appears that LAL in 26 and maybe 27 and LAC in 27 may have a ton of flexibility. Maybe Miami can also get in the picture if they make some moves. Those are 3 of the top 5 preferred locations for a lot of players. Although those teams don't really have the attractive young pieces or good picks if they want to compete now. Those are locations players will be bullish on though.
On the other hand, you have teams filled with draft equity and young pieces who may be more attractive to a team that wants to reset. They are also places that are not player hotspots, for the most part.
The next few years will be interesting. I believe next offseaon there will be more cap room with teams. Although, FA targets are being resigned.
All i ask is for the top 3 picks next year be in the east and hopefully a competant east franchise rises up and makes a smart trade for a player in the west.