Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Smitty]

One thing that has to be considered is the location of the three's being taken.  PJ has taken 75% of his 3's above the break.  He's been .354 from the corner over his career, but only .329 in three years in Dallas.  Aldama takes a similar percent of his 3's above the break.  But, he is way superior in his effectiveness when moved to the corner....386 for his career, but .412 and .551 the last two seasons.

If Flagg and Kyrie are operating up high with someone setting a screen, there isn't room for PJ or Aldama to occupy that space as much as in the past unless they are setting the screen.  I would predict more of their shots will come from the corner and Aldama will be better at that than PJ.  I think the analysis has to run deeper than his 3% is this and his 3% is that.

Good stuff Dan. This highlights how both could be used differently, especially in different 5-man lineups. Of course the coaching staff has all of this info. I know they’re not running offensive sets to maximize the 4th or 5th best option on the floor, but I do expect May and Co. to know what each role player does well and try to maximize their strengths within that role! A lot of front court combinations are intriguing. May’s basketball mind gives me hope…