Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

If Kyrie were to go to the Rockets and it was this trade that I've seen on both Bleacherreport and Rockets' forums, I'd want it to be:

Rockets get Kyrie 
OKC gets #6 (to get Mara)
Nets get #17, #23 (via Atl), and Jabari Smith 
Hawks get Reed Sheppard 
Mavs get #12, Nets 2027 1st (via Hou),  Mavs 2028 swap back (via OKC), 2029 Mavs' 1st back (via Hou)

In this deal, then Mavs are essentially getting a restart on their draft capital, while also getting another pick this year

Edit: The Mavs would be opportunistic in that:
- Houston needs Kyrie to be a "KD whisperer"
- Brooklyn needs forwards, but, at #6, the value isn't there
Atlanta needs a McCollum replacement 
- OKC needs someone with a body type that matches up specifically with Wemby. The only guaranteed place to get him is #6

I really doubt OKC is going to give up 12, 17 and a future swap to reach for Mara.