Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Scott41theMavs]

Ah...but it's such a GOOD argument!

In that case, Monk for Martin and Johnson. If it doesn’t work salary wise, we’ll throw in Klay as long as they add a future first. 

[Smitty]

In that case, Monk for Martin and Johnson. If it doesn’t work salary wise, we’ll throw in Klay as long as they add a future first. 

Mavs can absorb his contract for nada… but sure, they can take Martin off our hands for our trouble, and add some second round picks.

[Scott41theMavs]

Mavs can absorb his contract for nada… but sure, they can take Martin off our hands for our trouble, and add some second round picks.

They would have to see value in simply getting out of the contract of a useful rotation player. ??? KGK

[F Gump]

I think both sides are playing chicken and Duren will ultimately end up signing for 4/177. If that's truly the offer I'm shocked he hasn't signed it yet. Will instantly be one of the worst deals in the league. 


Onto Holland, I'm not sure why you're listing him as a dream target. He's another athletic wing that can't shoot. He's made 86 threes in 2 seasons total with a career average of 25%.

Giving away our best 3pt shooter and productive C, for that guy....?

For Duren, 4/177 is already the most another team can offer him. Hard to see what he thinks he is accomplishing here.

[F Gump]

 Or even Ayton (don't think he has a market).

I have to think Ayton will take the bird-in-hand and return to LA (whether they like it or not).

[Torielp10]

The more I think about nembhard and this team the more I think he could be a piece. Obviously not a starter, but how much of a luxury to have a guy that can come in with the bench unit and keep the offense flowing while our starters get rest. He’s a true floor general. Barrera came in to get buckets but having a guy that can come in and run the offense, set up shooters, run the pick n roll, and limit turnovers should be seen as a plus. Again I know he will not be a starter but I think you gotta find a spot for him on the team. I hope we do

[Smitty]

The more I think about nembhard and this team the more I think he could be a piece. Obviously not a starter, but how much of a luxury to have a guy that can come in with the bench unit and keep the offense flowing while our starters get rest. He’s a true floor general. Barrera came in to get buckets but having a guy that can come in and run the offense, set up shooters, run the pick n roll, and limit turnovers should be seen as a plus. Again I know he will not be a starter but I think you gotta find a spot for him on the team. I hope we do

I understand this POV and don’t disagree really... Maybe I’m to caught up in what the obvious vision of this new FO is. Size and versatility. I just don’t think he’s a fit here. I like him. I think he belongs in the NBA. Just not for this team?

I mentioned Alijah Martin earlier. Not a TRUE PG type, but someone that fits the mold of the new MBT much more than Nembhard. Same money. Similar role. Lot of connections with the new MBT.

That’s someone I’d envision being on the roster. Not Nembhard.

BUT the good thing is Nembhard is still Two-Way eligible. Best of both worlds?

[KillerLeft]

The more I think about nembhard and this team the more I think he could be a piece. Obviously not a starter, but how much of a luxury to have a guy that can come in with the bench unit and keep the offense flowing while our starters get rest. He’s a true floor general. Barrera came in to get buckets but having a guy that can come in and run the offense, set up shooters, run the pick n roll, and limit turnovers should be seen as a plus. Again I know he will not be a starter but I think you gotta find a spot for him on the team. I hope we do

Well, your guess is as good as anyone's. If Donnie Nelson and Cuban were still in charge, they'd already be planning to build the team around him, lol. I think he's got something, for sure, but with the fetish for "positional size" this new front office has, I just don't know what to expect. 

We'll know soon, however. In fact, this might be the very next domino to fall. Nembhard has a team option decision due in like three days, I think.

[Smitty]

Well, your guess is as good as anyone's. If Donnie Nelson and Cuban were still in charge, they'd already be planning to build the team around him, lol. I think he's got something, for sure, but with the fetish for "positional size" this new front office has, I just don't know what to expect. 

We'll know soon, however. In fact, this might be the very next domino to fall. Nembhard has a team option decision due in like three days, I think.

Monday… probably the first time we get any Mavs news. Sigh.

[cow]

If I remember correctly, Ujiri did mention Nembhard by name in his introductory press conference.

[Scott41theMavs]

Monday… probably the first time we get any Mavs news. Sigh.

That (and the lack of a new training/medical staff) is my only real frustration with Masai so far - other teams making moves, want to hear that the Mavs did something. Pure FOMO (with the final O standing more for "opportunities" than "out") I suppose.

[F Gump]

That's a steal. Less than five million per year. Basically what he made this season. Helps them to avoid the 2nd apron.

Not sure what NY's plan is, other than ride the same starting core and hope for the best.

All their money is in their starting 5 (191M total, and A2 is about 121M). Right now, with 10 players, they are at 211M, and once they add 4 one-year minimums (14 players) they are at A2 already. 

That leaves out Robinson, Shumpert, Shumpert unless Dolan okays more payroll. He certainly has the money, and if they are going to win another, the best window is this year. 

Not sure how they can make such a thin roster work, but we'll see what happens.

[F Gump]

Monday… probably the first time we get any Mavs news. Sigh.

News? Maybe not. Let's be aware that the Mavs' "keep Nemby" path would have no news on Monday, and very likely no announcement either. I've never seen the Mavs do a "we are not waiving him" announcement - the day just comes and goes, and nothing is said, and they go forward. For them, if they intend to keep the player, it's a decision made much earlier and there's nothing to be done, or to even talk about.

EDITED - My above info is erroneous, because Nemby has a Team Option (not a non-guaranteed contract). Similar idea, but different process and results. With a TO, there is action that might be done, and an announcement if it is. So if Nemby is retained, we will hear about it.

[Scott41theMavs]

News? Maybe not. Let's be aware that the Mavs' "keep Nemby" path would have no news on Monday, and very likely no announcement either. I've never seen the Mavs do a "we are not waiving him" announcement - the day just comes and goes, and nothing is said, and they go forward.

New management.

[Smitty]

News? Maybe not. Let's be aware that the Mavs' "keep Nemby" path would have no news on Monday, and very likely no announcement either. I've never seen the Mavs do a "we are not waiving him" announcement - the day just comes and goes, and nothing is said, and they go forward. For them, if they intend to keep the player, it's a decision made much earlier and there's nothing to be done, or to even talk about.

It’s a team option. With a deadline. There will definitely be “reports” about it. That’s about the only thing reporters are good for these days.

[Smitty]

Speaking of… the new FO vision… how is PJ Washington not part of that? A switchable Wing/Forward with size, length. Some say he’s a terrible shooter (I disagree entirely), but even so, that would be the exact Masai type, no?

[SleepingHero]

Speaking of… the new FO vision… how is PJ Washington not part of that? A switchable Wing/Forward with size, length. Some say he’s a terrible shooter (I disagree entirely), but even so, that would be the exact Masai type, no?

Exactly. This is the same executive that wanted OG/Scottie Barnes/Pascal Siakam all on the court at one time. 

That's why I don't think we're going to get any major trade.  Couple that with the report that the front office isn't trying to make sweeping changes, I really do think the core of:

Cooper/Kyrie/PJ/Gafford/Lively/Christie/Naji aren't going to be touched.

Klay/Martin/AJ Johnson/ are the ones I think will be moved.

[Smitty]

@ShamsCharania
Just in: Oklahoma City's Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract to return to the Thunder through 2028-29 that brings his total earnings with the franchise at five years and $134 million guaranteed, sources tell ESPN. A key signing in 2024 leading to the 2025 championship, Thunder lock in the defensive anchor.

[SleepingHero]

@ShamsCharania
Just in: Oklahoma City's Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract to return to the Thunder through 2028-29 that brings his total earnings with the franchise at five years and $134 million guaranteed, sources tell ESPN. A key signing in 2024 leading to the 2025 championship, Thunder lock in the defensive anchor.

oh wow.

I wonder if he's opting out, at a smaller AAV, but with more years and guaranteed money.

Means OKC can probably retain Dort and still stay under the 2nd apron.

[F Gump]

It’s a team option. With a deadline. There will definitely be “reports” about it. That’s about the only thing reporters are good for these days.

You're right. I was under the impression Nemby's was a 2nd year NG deal (which is the same idea as a TO, but a different setup). I will delete the post to avoid creating confusion.

Just to be clear now -- Nemby has a Team Option (not a non-guaranteed contract), and with a TO, there is action that might be done, and an announcement if it is. So if Nemby is retained, we will hear about it.