Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Mavs2021]

My point is most of our postulated trades are a little homerish, and they are even less likely with a quality GM.

The Pelicans moved up 10 spots last year in a weaker draft in a later region (23 to 13) and paid with an unprotected 1st. Don´t see how it is unreasonable to expect the #12 and #17 pick for the #9 pick, especially while taking on Joe´s contract. Thunder don´t need to do it. Only other trade up dance partner are the Hawks.

Though I have a sneaky feeling that Wiggins trade was only part one of the transaction. Hawks might deal #8 for #12+#17+ Joe with the Thunder on draft night. That Hawks GM hasn´t acted like a Nico so far. Very suspicious behaviour.