Trade & FA 2025-26: Free Agency Starts 5pm CST/6pm EST

[JBB]

Giannis makes the same amount as AD...

[KillerLeft]

Giannis makes the same amount as AD...

Milwaukee wouldn't do that, for the same reason they wouldn't trade Giannis for Luka (yes, I believe the reports that Harrison asked). AD's deal is up in 1.5 years, and he'd be out of there as fast as possible. I suppose it's conceivable that MIL could entice him by pre-agreeing to that extension everyone is so worried about, but I don't see it, honestly. 

I think if/when Giannis gets traded, it will be on HIS terms, to a team of HIS choosing, and I don't think playing with an 18 year old is what he'll be interested in doing.

[Smitty]

Do we have any Lamello Ball believers left around here? I have an unhealthy bias against his whole family, and have always found his style pretty off-putting, so I wrote him off years ago, but there are many smart national NBA observers who seem to still be buying land on Lamello island.

I beat the LaMelo drum for a while over the summer in discord. Just because I think he's a poor man's Luka and this team was built for a player with his skillset. But the most recent fantasy trade posted here that involves the Hornets is probably more realistic and maybe even the better option. Bridges+Sexton+3 FRPs (one of which is the Mavs '27 back).

[Chicagojk]

Milwaukee wouldn't do that, for the same reason they wouldn't trade Giannis for Luka (yes, I believe the reports that Harrison asked). AD's deal is up in 1.5 years, and he'd be out of there as fast as possible. I suppose it's conceivable that MIL could entice him by pre-agreeing to that extension everyone is so worried about, but I don't see it, honestly. 

I think if/when Giannis gets traded, it will be on HIS terms, to a team of HIS choosing, and I don't think playing with an 18 year old is what he'll be interested in doing.

Yeah, MIL would have no interest in Davis.   Although, if you were into fantasy stuff, there are several unrealistic things that could happen this summer.

Giannis asks out and lists Mavs as one of his preferred destinations.  Atlanta isn't on the list.  Would they be interested in a healthy AD.   MIL would get PJ and Gafford (or a pick either could bring back) and  a bunch of picks from ATL and DAl?   The issue is I feel like other teams could beat Dallas offer without trying to add teams into an unlikely trade.

[Smitty]

Giannis makes the same amount as AD...

If Luka couldn't net Giannis, I have a hard time seeing how Davis would. He'd have to demand a trade to Dallas and Dallas alone. I don't think it's worth "dreaming about".

[KillerLeft]

Bridges+Sexton+3 FRPs (one of which is the Mavs '27 back).

I'd do that deal for sure.

[Scott41theMavs]

I'd do that deal for sure.

If Charlotte is still mismanaged, they might as well.

[KillerLeft]

If Charlotte is still mismanaged, they might as well.

I think you're way too down on Davis, my dude. I'm not sure CHA would be into that deal, but I do think there will be significant interest from around the league in acquiring AD, should he be made available. 

The contract/cap rules make things difficult, but AD is still a difference maker for a team that actually has a star player in place worthy of contention. Harrison's mistake was expecting Kyrie to be that, imho.

[JBB]

If Luka couldn't net Giannis, I have a hard time seeing how Davis would. He'd have to demand a trade to Dallas and Dallas alone. I don't think it's worth "dreaming about".

Agree with this perspective Smitty & KL. Just figured I'd throw it out there since he'd be one of the few players you'd actually consider expending assets for, rather than trying to accumulate them. 

The other funny option is Trae, considering the draft ties to Luka.

[KillerLeft]

Agree with this perspective Smitty & KL. Just figured I'd throw it out there since he'd be one of the few players you'd actually consider expending assets for, rather than trying to accumulate them. 

I mean...the salary match could be significant in a 3-4 team trade, maybe? 

Everyone trying to do anything right now is up against the same difficult salary cap constraints, after all.

[Smitty]

Agree with this perspective Smitty & KL. Just figured I'd throw it out there since he'd be one of the few players you'd actually consider expending assets for, rather than trying to accumulate them. 

The other funny option is Trae, considering the draft ties to Luka.

It would certainly speak to his relationship with Kidd. Personally, I've always thought that was a bit exaggerated. The Bucks are probably kicking themselves that they said no to Luka 9 months ago...

I'm absolutely out on Trae. Same goes for Ja.

[Chicagojk]

If the Mavs plan to bring in a outside GM or even talk to people, I believe they cannot make moves until that person is in place.  It needs to be their vision imo.   So seeing how quick they hire a permament GM may tell you how urgent they want to be to make a move or two.

If they decide to move AD, you set high expecations and don't budge. I dislike a lot of things about Morey, but he is a guy who isn't afraid to wait for the right deal.

[FireNicoHarrison]

I'd do that deal for sure.

Me too.

Absolutely no to Melo, often injuried.

[FireNicoHarrison]

It would certainly speak to his relationship with Kidd. Personally, I've always thought that was a bit exaggerated. The Bucks are probably kicking themselves that they said no to Luka 9 months ago...

I'm absolutely out on Trae. Same goes for Ja.

I don't think anybody say no to Luka... They offered him only to Lakers.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Any of these interest you?

https://www.theringer.com/2025/11/12/nba...-mavericks

Both the Chicago and Charlotte trades interest me.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

I mean, that's valid. 

I just don't think it's clear what we can expect - that's the problem I'm having. 

Kyrie only worked here as well as he did BECAUSE he was off-ball a lot more, imo. I struggle with the assumption that he's THE answer to the Mavs' PG problem, even if healthy. And, if I'm understanding your take on it correctly, you'd basically want him to sit out all year, right? So, we'd be going into NEXT SEASON without really knowing how it would look? 

I don't know, man. I think it just makes so much more sense to get out of the mid-30's business altogether, if that's the way the wind is blowing. But, the situation is weird enough that I think there's room for a lot of suggestions.

100% this

In retrospect, I'm glad he didn't acquire a playmaking guard.  Made it much easier to get rid of him with the team being awful.

[Scott41theMavs]

Both the Chicago and Charlotte trades interest me.

The Charlotte more.

[KillerLeft]

I don't think anybody say no to Luka... They offered him only to Lakers.

More than one team said no. Tons of smoke about the MIL conversations, and depending on who you believe, Harrison tried to talk to Minnesota, too. 

Ultimately, it's predictable they'd both say no, honestly. Again, there's no chance Luka would've stayed in either place for very long.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Do we have any Lamello Ball believers left around here? I have an unhealthy bias against his whole family, and have always found his style pretty off-putting, so I wrote him off years ago, but there are many smart national NBA observers who seem to still be buying land on Lamello island.

I would take him in a heartbeat.  He's a knucklehead but I also think he's a borderline basketball savant.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

I don't think anybody say no to Luka... They offered him only to Lakers.

I dont think Luka would sign an extension with some midwest small town team like Milwaukee.  That was probably the non starter.