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

[Winter]

I think the Mavericks actually want the expiring contracts of KP and Kennard. So I think Atlanta is the suitor the Mavs would like.

I think the Mavericks want two First Round picks. Maybe one pick and a better player, but I believe the closest discussion I can imagine is likely the two picks. Atlanta probably doesn't want to give away two picks, but if I'm the Mavs, you simply wait until February and see what happens. Maybe another opportunity with another team shows itself. But I think Atlanta might come around soon if the Mavs are adamant about what they expect.

I'm not sure how I'm going to feel at the trade deadline if nothing has happened. I just don't know. I don't want to wait until summer, but waiting until February has very little risk.