Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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Maybe this is all crazy talk but I wonder if there is any connection between Zach, Cisse and Nembhard.   I know there is not any rush for the Mavs to make roster moves now, but still it could impact planning.

Did the Knicks know the the Hawks trade was close and thought it was a prime time to try to steal Cisse when the Mavs had a full roster?
Did the Mavs decide to include Nembhard in the trade after the Cisse offer as is spot suddenly disappeared when they decided they wanted to match?


I just wonder if this was a very small piece added when the Cisse offer came in.   Again, maybe crazy talk.