02-02-2026, 11:21 PM
I'm crossing my fingers that the Giannis trade reaches a conclusion soon. The Mavs really need that domino to fall if they want any hope of moving AD. I do think they'll make at least one trade (either Naji or Gaff), but clearing AD's two remaining years would do wonders for their ability to build a roster around Flagg.
AD for expirings takes them from likely above the 2nd apron next season to far enough below the 1st apron that they could explore sign and trades. I'd love to see them pursue a Peyton Waton or Tari Eason type forward who can really shoot it as a long term compliment to Flagg on the wing. They could move any combination of PJ, Klay, Naji, Gafford or the LAL 29 1st to make that happen. Add in a Peterson, Flemings, or Wagler in the draft and you've got a pretty incredible young core of players.
AD for expirings takes them from likely above the 2nd apron next season to far enough below the 1st apron that they could explore sign and trades. I'd love to see them pursue a Peyton Waton or Tari Eason type forward who can really shoot it as a long term compliment to Flagg on the wing. They could move any combination of PJ, Klay, Naji, Gafford or the LAL 29 1st to make that happen. Add in a Peterson, Flemings, or Wagler in the draft and you've got a pretty incredible young core of players.