Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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Memphis needs to cut two players to get to 15. I think it is their preference to get anything for any of the two, even if it means getting another player and then cutting that guy. That is why they are exploring trades for Clayton and GG Jackson. Rumors are that Peavy will be one of the guys being cut (he has two years left on his deal). The other one is not clear. Besides Peavy they have another 7 guys on contracts under 5 mil on the roster. They have huge space under the tax so no problem for them to eat additional salary if needed. 

Kings still have an open roster spot and enough room under the tax for a vet min deal. Not sure what they can do with Simmons now, I think they are paying his full salary after the injury (does it count towards the cap?). Clayton has a 4 mil salary while Sacramento is 3 mil under tax. 

Ty Jerome is someone that perhaps doesn't make a lot of sense in a rebuilding season on Memphis. Could there be something around Monk and assets for Jerome and Clayton?

I've always like Ty Jerome. He was great off the bench in Cleveland, and I was shocked they let him walk. I don't think Memphis moves him however.