Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[KillerLeft]

Shifting away from the rim running/drop defense big should be a priority this summer. One of the biggest league wide trends is the reduced pick and roll volume/efficiency. Teams have figured out the traditional 1-5 pick and roll and players like Gafford aren't getting as many open looks.
Not to even mention the fit next to Flagg. Gafford was perfect next to a pick and roll wizard like Luka. Flagg isn't that kind of player. Mavs did not have the center options to even try it last season but I would love to see him in a 5-out scheme.

I was trying to give both sides of the balance sheet a fair shake in my analysis, but you make a compelling case here and I obviously agree.