01-27-2026, 12:35 PM
(01-27-2026, 11:38 AM)Nowitzki Way Wrote: I'm all for getting value out of Naji. I'm not sure getting a 1st rounder 4 or 5 years down the road helps us with building a team around Flagg. Hell, this thing could hit rock bottom and Cooper could jump ship by then.
I'm secretly hoping we can convince one of these bubble playoff teams to trade their 26 1st for Naji. Then that team misses the playoffs and gives us another lottery pick.
I'd be thrilled to get a 1st from Cleveland that far out (especially if it's lightly protected or unprotected). A lot of things could go wrong for the Cavs between now and then to make that pick extremely valuable. It could also be used as a trade asset to bring in a better fitting piece than Naji.
Flagg is almost certainly not taking the qualifying offer in year 5 so he can immediately leave. He'll sign a max extension and give the Mavs plenty of time to build the roster up around him.
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