Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[KillerLeft]

Is there reason to believe Milwaukee is shopping Herro and wouldn't he be expensive to get? He's a pretty damn good player and great shooter.

That's one of the last truly poorly run franchises in the league, imo. They turned down BOS's offer (which I think was clearly superior) because the owner didn't want to go through Brown asking out a year down the road.

My guess is that they think they're going to be good, and that they'll want Herro around to be part of that, but who knows, really? I'd imagine Herro, himself, is not overly thrilled about the sudden change in his situation, so that could be a factor.

[Dirknows]

Does he still have the injury stuff that prompted LA to rescind that trade? I kind of lost track of him this year. Because if he's clear on the medical side of things I really like that deal. THAT's a good deal for a "good" backup, rim-running center, and a STEAL for a starter.

Yeah, makes Gafford’s contract not look like such a bargain now.

[KillerLeft]

Yeah, makes Gafford’s contract not look like such a bargain now.

I don't know that even Gafford's most staunch supporters ever called this extension "a bargain," exactly. It definitely seemed palatable after the impact he had on the finals season, but I think it was naive of the outgoing front office to assume he'd reach that level of synergy again with the pick and roll maestro playing in LA. I'd have probably been thrilled about it had the timing of it been advanced one year, but when it came down last summer, after Luka was traded...I vividly remember holding out hope that it had been sized as a salary match for a specific trade, all the way up to the deadline, basically. Now, we're another year removed from that awesome impact he made, offensively. 

But, there are still loads of teams spamming pick and roll, looking for a rim-runner. It's not impossible that someone will think he's the missing piece. The more of these names go off the board, the more I'm looking at LAL. Do they have anything the Mavs want that makes appropriate sense? That's the pertinent question, really. I'm not sure it makes sense to eat Vando's contract, even for a 1st, and I also think Pelinka is holding onto those last couple of picks like his life depends on it (which is probably smart).

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Yeah the one actual FRP they have that becomes tradable in the new league year.. 2033.

So again. 1 FRP and essentially 1 Swap for Ball. Well, plus Naz and some seconds.

Great deal for MIN

Naz Reid and a 1st for Lamelo Ball.  That's a swing you have to take.  MIN was maxed out without a PG.

[cow]

I am not the biggest Herro fan, but I am here to tell anyone who will listen that he would make a HUGE difference for this, specific team. HUGE.

Please, God no. This team has done a bunch to turn around their unlikeable factor and Herro would completely undo that for me.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

That's one of the last truly poorly run franchises in the league, imo. They turned down BOS's offer (which I think was clearly superior) because the owner didn't want to go through Brown asking out a year down the road.

My guess is that they think they're going to be good, and that they'll want Herro around to be part of that, but who knows, really? I'd imagine Herro, himself, is not overly thrilled about the sudden change in his situation, so that could be a factor.

He's stated he's coming home and welcomes the change of scenery.  He's from the Milwaukee area. I don't know if he was sincere, or just talking. I'm sure the Bucks will listen to offers for him. Don't know if he's in their future plans. They've got a lot of young players now.

[KillerLeft]

He's stated he's coming home and welcomes the change of scenery.  He's from the Milwaukee area. I don't know if he was sincere, or just talking. I'm sure the Bucks will listen to offers for him. Don't know if he's in their future plans. They've got a lot of young players now.

I had no idea. Thanks for the heads up, that's interesting.

[Scott41theMavs]

Please, God no.  This team has done a bunch to turn around their unlikeable factor and Herro would completely undo that for me.

What makes him unlikeable to you? Just curious since I value your opinion.

[cow]

What makes him unlikeable to you? Just curious since I value your opinion.

I think he crosses the line of where confidence meets arrogance and he's not the stature of a player who can pull that off.  And while I'd never paint him as a bad player, I do wonder what his on court impact really is.

[Smitty]

The Mavs, Wolves and Hornets 3-way just fits so well.

Wolves get Kyrie
Hornets get Gobert, #28 and #30
Mavs get Beringer, Green, Williams, Mann, #14 and #18

Or expand it to where the Wolves also receive Gafford and Naji. The Mavs would get Randle and their 2027 1st back. The Hornets would get the Wolves' 2033 unprotected 1st.

Yes, at face value, we don't want Randle. But getting back a 1st would be good. Plus, I think the team should position itself to be players in FA in 2028 when Luka is free (Randle has two years left).

I think you might’ve been on to something here. I know there’s been reports that Beringer is untouchable, but they have a massive need for a really good PF. 

Insert PJW.

Minnesota has zero picks to trade, so we won’t get that part of our wishlist in any PJ deal, but their first round pick from last year could be a decent prize. Not in a Kyrie trade, like you proposed, but in a PJ one.

Simply reroute Green for salary matching purposes, add Beringer.

MIN: PJW (19.8M)
DAL: Green (14.6M), Beringer (4.4M)

[mvossman]

I think you might’ve been on to something here. I know there’s been reports that Beringer is untouchable, but they have a massive need for a really good PF. 

Insert PJW.

Minnesota has zero picks to trade, so we won’t get that part of our wishlist in any PJ deal, but their first round pick from last year could be a decent prize. Not in a Kyrie trade, like you proposed, but in a PJ one.

Simply reroute Green for salary matching purposes, add Beringer.

MIN: PJW (19.8M)
DAL: Green (14.6M), Beringer (4.4M)

Shouldn’t we be looking to move one of our best asset for a desperately needed guard?

[DanSchwartzgan]

I think you might’ve been on to something here. I know there’s been reports that Beringer is untouchable, but they have a massive need for a really good PF. 

Insert PJW.

Minnesota has zero picks to trade, so we won’t get that part of our wishlist in any PJ deal, but their first round pick from last year could be a decent prize. Not in a Kyrie trade, like you proposed, but in a PJ one.

Simply reroute Green for salary matching purposes, add Beringer.

MIN: PJW (19.8M)
DAL: Green (14.6M), Beringer (4.4M)

I thought the one year Green contract was an elegant way to handle the injury to DiVincenzo.  I believe I read that Minnesota still has their MLE.  Is it easier to find a PF in free agency?  Or, is it easier to trade your backup center for PJ and sign a backup center with the MLE?

I would love this, but it feels like they'd be better off keeping Beringer and signing a forward to start alongside McDaniels (I do agree Ayo should come off the bench to back up both guard spots).

[SleepingHero]

Honestly would NYK be interested in jettisoning off one of their core playoff guys for salary savings?

OG for PJ+Klay saves the Knicks about 5.5 mil and solves 2 roster spots for them AND lets them retain Mitchell Robinson for up to 14mil.

[KillerLeft]

Honestly would NYK be interested in jettisoning off one of their core playoff guys for salary savings?

OG for PJ+Klay saves the Knicks about 5.5 mil and solves 2 roster spots for them AND lets them retain Mitchell Robinson for up to 14mil.

1) No, I doubt they'd be willing to trade the series-clinching hero of their first championship team in 53 years. I think they'd much prefer just to let Robinson walk. He's a part time player. Anunoby is like their 3rd best player, maybe their 2nd. 

2) As awesome as Anunoby is, he's nowhere close to what's needed here, imo, ESPECIALLY if the plan is to play Flagg/Johnson WITH a center some, which I tend to think it probably is. Even if you tell me the main plan is Johnson at the 5 and Flagg at the 4, which I'd love, that SF dude MUST be a shooter, and not just "I got on a hot streak in the finals" level shooter.

While I think these other two names are just as unrealistic, the two Knicks players I'd want for Dallas (other than Brunson, obviously) are Bridges and Hart.

[KillerLeft]

I thought the one year Green contract was an elegant way to handle the injury to DiVincenzo.  I believe I read that Minnesota still has their MLE.  Is it easier to find a PF in free agency?  Or, is it easier to trade your backup center for PJ and sign a backup center with the MLE?

I would love this, but it feels like they'd be better off keeping Beringer and signing a forward to start alongside McDaniels (I do agree Ayo should come off the bench to back up both guard spots).

I just can't help but to feel like Gobert is about to get moved. I know that's the lever I'd be looking to pull if I ran Minnesota. If so, Beringer is probably in line for a bigger role.

[KillerLeft]

At this point, if the target isn't a GUARD, I'm not sure it's worth talking about.

GUARDS.

[F Gump]

I think you might’ve been on to something here. I know there’s been reports that Beringer is untouchable, but they have a massive need for a really good PF. 

Insert PJW.

Minnesota has zero picks to trade, so we won’t get that part of our wishlist in any PJ deal, but their first round pick from last year could be a decent prize. Not in a Kyrie trade, like you proposed, but in a PJ one.

Simply reroute Green for salary matching purposes, add Beringer.

MIN: PJW (19.8M)
DAL: Green (14.6M), Beringer (4.4M)

I can see the appeal for MINN, but that only works in DAL if there are a slew of trades with C's outgoing. Unless we are going to an all-C lineup!

[JamesConway816]

Stupid nickname, I hope it doesn’t stick - way too many Russian killers active right now… Aside from that I agree, I hope they bring them both over and let our coach develop them here.

I did not think about that at all when I posted that. You are 100% right, my bad.

[FireNicoHarrison]

Is Beringer good?

[SkenfromLMF]

I would NOT like it at all, but IF I were in Minnesota and thought I needed both slots filled I would try to convince Dallas that Gobert for PJW and Gafford is solid value.

Thank God Nico isn't here to hear