Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[DL2RimRocker]

Here is the direct quote:

“Every decision we’re going to make here is going to be future based. We’re not going to make decisions based on winning today.”

You make a valid point that he said they want to see a Kyrie-Flagg combo.  I will say that it is to his benefit to say this regardless of what his actual plans are, both from a fan perspective and from a value perspective.  He may also be of the mindset that they need to see Kyrie on the court in order to increase his value (something he obviously can't say publicly).

I think it would be wise for Masia to hold off on trading Kyrie until the TDL. Even if Coop and Kyrie are a great fit, it would make some sense to move Kyrie while his value is at highest level.