Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[F Gump]

I don't understand the narrative of what he "could be."  By advanced stats, he is a top 3-5 offensive difference maker in the league.  I bet Kon and Brandon Miller are less efficient next year and Ant and Jaden McDaniels are more efficient next year.

https://dunksandthrees.com/epm?m=off

One front office traded him.  I've seen mixed reactions online.  The consensus I've seen is this seems like a worthwhile gamble for MIN.  I dont think the trade or reaction to it "speaks volumes" at all.  If he plays/doesn't get injured, I imagine the Charlotte side of the trade will look awful.  The player's talent is not in question.

I think there's some level of CHA doing a reset on players (even talented ones) that create issues off the court, for one reason or another. Both Ball and Bridges got shipped out, once there was a market that would pay full value for them. This is CHA saying "We have enough talent to win without all the crap" - whether they are correct remains to be seen.