05-20-2026, 07:23 AM
(05-20-2026, 07:12 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I think the most reasonable approach for both teams is probably Jabari plus FVV for Irving plus Caleb Martin. FVV is a known quantity by Masai and provides a nice one year bridge for whichever guard you get at #9. I also like adding his expiring deal from a flexibility standpoint for next summer. Martin actually makes some sense for Houston's bench.
I like the length and floor spacing Smith would add to Flagg. I think there is untapped upside there and from a timeline standpoint, he joins Lively, Flagg, Christie and #9 as a full logical starting five of the future. Eason moves into the starting slot in Houston and Martin takes on the Eason bench role. It is a downgrade there, but a huge upgrade at PG. I think this makes a ton of sense for both teams.
I hadn't dug into the picks last night, but I love what Dirknows is selling. Either of the 2027 picks could be attractive (Phoenix unprotected or BKN swap rights). I think I'd be happy with the worst of those two. I don't think there is a path to getting our 2029 pick back. Didn't that go outright to BKN? I think they just swapped it as part of another deal. Could be wrong as I'm still on cup number on.
Yeah the FVV/Smith/pick is probably the direction. FVV would duplicate with Kyrie. Smith seems like he is weird fit currently. The negotiation is the pick (s) included. Would I do it? Not sure, but I am quite confident a Kyrie trade is going to happen over the next year. I thought it would be at the trading deadline or next offseason, but maybe that changes if an offer is too good to pass.