Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[omahen]

What's your opinion on this "reported" (lol) interest in Martin by the Lakers. It seems so far-fetched to me I couldn't even bring myself to acknowledge it. I mean, I can see them wanting Martin more than Vanderbilt, but I don't think the Mavericks would like that exchange, and the idea of finding a third team to take Vanderbilt seems silly to me. The Lakers can't afford to pay the draft capital that would require, and even if they could, why would they give that up for Martin? Hopefully, Dallas isn't interested in paying the draft capital price.

I didn't see this rumor, but I agree it doesn't make much sense. Lakers are quite loaded at small wing depth with Carr, Thybulle and Williams behind the starters. Vando would be more useful as a big wing unless they find a trade for another player.

I agree it might be too pricey to trade Vando. However, they can combine 2 guys from Hardy, Knecht or Laravia (all expiring) to get to similar money.