Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Mavs2021]

The idea of decline (PO) and extend seemed like a fairly obvious outcome from Trae being acquired by WAS.

But I'm quite surprised by the size of the new deal. It starts at over $45M (the declined year was $49M iirc). I just dont think he is worth nearly that amount.

But it certainly gives an indication of where the Wiz want to head. I bet they plan to keep AD and try to make it for long term.

Congratulations to the Wizards, pulled a nice magic trick. They bid against themselves and still overshot the target by $72M. Nobody would or could have given Young more than $35M a year. Not even Nico would be that stupid. And I´m generous with $35M. There is a reason they have not won 50 games since 1978. I think the NBA discontinued the Sonics for giving the Bullets an NBA championship.