Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[michaeltex]

No doubt Flagg improving his 3 point shooting would be a big win.  When I read "play Flagg at the 4" more than anything that means to me surround him with shooting.  The season Giannis won the chip the guys on the court with him were Middleton, Donte and Jrue who all shot in the neighborhood of 40% from 3 on roughly 5 attempts.  Even his center could shoot some (34% on 4 attempts per game).  That is the ideal environment for Flagg.  I think its very possible Morez gets to Lopez level shooting, and you want the other guys to be close to 40%.  And as great a creator Giannis is, he had a lot of help in Jure and Middleton.  Flagg is going to need that as well.  There is a world where Sergio can be one of those guys.

I would add that we anticipate positive additions from the recently traded/signed players as well. Aldama, Sasser, the other two whose names I can't spell, all have an opportunity in DAL that might be unique in the league. A team with a young core that needs shoring up in scoring and defense, so if they can contribute in those areas, they'll get minutes.

I'm kind of disappointed that there is going to be a lull after SL, during August and September, until training camp starts. But I am looking forward to seeing how this group develops together. Kyrie, Gafford, Naji and Klay are the OGs, so it will be fun to watch the next generation grow together.