Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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I just watched a Chicago based YouTube that suggested the following deal for Giddey.

Klay, Caleb + #30 for Giddey

Clearly, they don't value Giddey.  They envision a buyout for Thompson, so it is basically #30 for Giddey and taking back a contract in Martin that is less bad.  

Is Giddey's D good enough for a championship team?  Probably not, but this isn't a championship team for the three remaining years of his contract (and it isn't like you are giving up anything).  His contract is probably a bit high for what he is today, but when your core is on rookie contracts, this kind of thing is OK.  I think he's be pretty fun starting next to Kyrie, but longer term the fit also works next to someone with more defensive prowess like Burries.

I'd be shocked if he was this cheap, but this was a Chicago based channel.

My biggest question about Giddey is what does CHI think of him. Is he a distressed asset that they want to get rid of his contract, or is he highly valued? I'm probably interested if he's one they want to move his contract, especially if they will give up a bit of side value to do so. If they highly value him, then I would have no interest, because the price would be wayyyyyy more than I would want to pay. (It actually seems to me like they highly value him as a core and essential piece, but I could be way off.)

But if they want to get rid of him, yeah I'm very interested at the right price ....

Klay, Caleb + #30 for Giddey >> I would do the players, but I would hope to get some positive draft capital, not negative.

PLAYERS -  Klay, Caleb for Giddey ... CHI is getting out from under $75M owed, and only taking on about $37M.
PICKS - negotiable but I would expect Mavs get the better end of this as compensation for taking the financial obligation off of CHI cap. 30,48 for 15 would be my preference.