Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[KillerLeft]

It shouldn’t be limiting the developmental part, but should instead enhance building winning habits and mindsets that you don’t get when you force loses to maximize your draft position, right?

Totally agree that the time is now to try to win to start building the habits you mention and because there's no incentive to lose. Sadly, I don't think it's a simple matter of choice. If they're good enough (ok) and experienced enough (ehh...) they'll win a lot of games. If not, they won't, regardless of how hard they try. 

I hope they go 82-0, but what I'm happy about is that they haven't chased 42 wins just because they don't have a draft pick or out of some Hail Mary attempt to win the fans back. They correctly identified that Flagg is 19, the team and style didn't exactly fit him like a glove and they're going about their business as if they have all the runway in the world, rather than chasing some sunk cost. They DO have all the runway in the world, btw, because after the checks the Adelsons have been writing this summer to revamp the front office and coaching staff I'll bet Ujiri, Schmitz and May have the most job security of any front office/coach in the sport right now. I think they're doing the right thing.