2026 NBA draft thread

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You are also running the risk that his next contract with Dallas might contain no-trade privileges, if your plan is to sign and trade him when the next contract is negotiated.

If you do a sign-and-trade contract, there would not be a No Trade clause inserted that gets in the way of what the parties are doing (which is to trade Kyrie to a team he has negotiated a deal with). And its very likely a No Trade would not be legal anyhow (it is only allowed in very limited circumstances).

I suggested a No Trade provision as a way for Kyrie, deciding he wants to play out his career in Dallas, can get security of a guaranteee that his desired setting (Dallas) can't be ripped away from him after he has committed to stay. It assumes he is wanting to stay where he doesnt have to navigate drama.

Interestingly, in the oft-mentioned fantasy of Luka signing with Dallas one day as a FA, he too would be eligible to get a No Trade inserted, ensuring him that a rogue GM would have no ability to send him away. I would expect that such a clause might make his desire for Dallas be more comfortable by being matched by a full commitment by the Mavs to keep him if he comes. 

Also, as I see all these people like Baker leaving, it feels like Masai or Dumont is replacing EVERYONE who had a hand in helping Nico give away Luka. If you were here and didn't scream to PD to stop it, youve forfeited your right to keep that job, just as soon as Masai can get a suitable replacement.