Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[mvossman]

Certainly feels like the Klay Thompson will eventually be bought out.  The question is when.   I don't see a 1 for 1 trade for him with our roster.  Intially I was hoping he would fit into a trade exception where we got a second round pick.   Not sure how likely that is now.   I think the only alternative is him being included into a 2-1 trade.  That would bring back an expensive player.  Although maybe one who is expiring where Dallas gets off a player with a longer contract. For instance, Dallas trade PJ/Gafford plus Klay for a player who is expiring?  Not sure Dallas would want to do that now or would prefer to hold onto players until they find someone they see as a piece moving forward.  That could make May's job very tricky to start the season. 

I just don't know how this roster can add another player who expects minutes unless there are some big changes with other moves.    

https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/2084277955341983984

The two suggestions are sending out PJ + Gafford + Klay for Butler + assets or Gafford + PJ for Jrue + assets.  Both moves would balance out the roster and generate some much needed assets.  I like the Jrue one (which is probably more likely) as he would provide some on court value (where they need it) in addition to balancing out the roster and bringing back some assets.  Either one of these moves gets everyone reasonable minutes and even makes room on the roster (they could add Seva if they wanted to).