Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

I think this forum generally sells Kyrie way short, in their perceptions. That's not a comment about a trade offer that's too low in return, but rather a failure to appreciate the difference on the court that an all-NBA caliber player brings. The gravity of their game has huge impact. The desire for Flagg to have a top-level running mate to alter the offense's potential would be IMMENSELY changed as soon as day one, just by having a healthy Kyrie.

I think for most folks open to trading Kyrie it's not about his impact on the court today.  Its about his impact on the court in his late 30s when this team is ready to contend.  They are looking at the realities of a long term rebuild around a 19 year old with very limited assets.  From that perspective it would make sense to get maximum asset return for a mid 30s player.