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

[Chicagojk]

Stein weighs in on the ATL rumors. Basically saying the decision for them is BETWEEN Young and AD, financially. His posture is that this makes it “trickier,” but also points out that AD is (in practical terms) on a longer term deal, which might make sense. Double down on what we’re talking about in terms of not leaving any chance that Young could opt in next year, forcing them to pay tax. Basically, they have to trade Young if they want to trade for Davis.

I also thinks he injects some rational thinking into this worry that AD has the Mavs cornered into an extension somehow if they don’t trade him right away.

https://youtu.be/evLqOIqWvOo?si=-RCrS5x51f_ierfs

Thank you.  Sure AD’s agent is going to want an extension.  It is his job.  The Mavs can make comments they are open to an extension but there should be no serious talk of an extension now.  He has two years left after this year.  Unless he opts out of 60 million at 34 years old.  I think a deal this summer may be the best option but deadlines make deals.