NBA 2026-27 offseason trades, signings & rumors

[Who]

What I haven't heard is exactly what the Bucks are hoping to get, but reading between the lines, I think it has to do with either a more interesting prospect than the Heat can offer, or more control of their own first round picks moving forward.

What they want is a young star like Paolo Banchero, Jalen Johnson, or Deni Avdija ... but nobody is willing to offer them that.

They are going to have to take a lesser package. Either a platter of picks and role player youth or an established star like Jaylen who is older than they would like.

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If Giannis had of been healthier these last few years, there would be a much stronger market for him and MIL could have gotten what they wanted. But he hasn't been. And nobody is willing to give up a huge price for him.

Outside of maybe BOS, nobody is willing to give up an established player as a good as Jaylen Brown either. I don't see anyone else offering anything close to Jaylen.

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Houston is not interested in making an offer. They believe they have enough internal improvement coming with the return of VanVleet that it is not worth giving up Sengun or Amen. OKC and SAS are already title contenders without Giannis and have the youth to be that for the next 10 years. An old injury prone player like Giannis is not desireable enough to break that up. Unlucky with the Lakers that A Reaves is out of contract. DAL are committed to building around Cooper Flagg and have little else to offer outside of him (old vet in Kyrie not desirable). DEN have nothing to offer except maybe Jamal Murray (similar offer to Jaylen Brown, arguably lesser offer than Jaylen). Minnesota have nothing to offer. Only Randle and some unproven youth (T Shannon, Joan Beringer). GSW have nothing to offer. Only POR can make an interesting and Giannis is refusing to go there. That is the West out except for maybe the LA Clippers who have the #5 pick & Garland.

New York just won the title so they don't want to break up their team. Cleveland has decided to stick with Evan Mobley so they won't pursue Giannis. Duren is a FA for DET and outside of him they have nothing to offer MIL. IND already have a settled team they are happy with in Zubac & Siakam and an offensive system built around Haliburton. Everything fits. Giannis does not fit. Even if they were willing to deal Siakam, that is a lesser version of Jaylen. ORL, ATL, TOR all have younger PFs who are their franchise players who they do not want to part with for an older injury prone Giannis.

There is no market for him.

[Who]

I wonder if Charlotte should have gotten involved in the Giannis sweepstakes. They could offer Miles Bridges, Josh Green and Brandon Miller.

Brandon Miller would be the closest thing to a young star that MIL are getting offered. They also have a 2nd 20ppg scorer in Miles Bridges and cap filler in Josh Green.

Charlotte could pair Giannis with LaMelo and have Knueppel as their 3rd option. I don't know that Giannis would pair well with CHA's centers Diabate or Kalkbrenner though. Both low skilled guys.

[Who]

If I were Philly, I'd offer Maxey for Giannis.

Make Edgecombe by new #1 guard. Giannis & Embiid together up front. PG13 at SF.

Maxey is not as good as Jaylen Brown but Maxey is younger at 25 years old. Gives MIL more time to rebuild around him. It might be enough to give PHI a separating factor over the other bids.

[Who]

I still think Washington could make some sense for Giannis. The #1 pick is too valuable to give up. They could give up A Sarr though and a bunch of young role player talent. Keep Kyshawn George & Dybantsa / Peterson and pair them with Trae, Giannis, AD.

Alex Sarr would be the best young talent MIL are currently being offered. A blue chip prospect. A 20ppg / 8rpg skilled big man. A guy with the tools to become a quality defender and two way player.

Sarr + Coulibaly + Tre Johnson + cap filler like Hardy, Will Riley, Champagnie and whatever else. They would have a little space under the cap to absorb some dollars if they can't match Giannis' overall salary. Hopefully that would fit. Maybe they could talk Trae Young into taking slightly less money if it meant them getting Giannis to play alongside Trae, AD, Dybantsa / Peterson, Kyshawn George. It could be doable financially.

[keevsnick]

Assuming for a second the Giannis stuff falls through, I do wonder what the C's plan is at center. Queta was good last year; the problem is he just can't play that many minutes due to fouling and workload. I think I'd aim to bring in 15-18 million dollar center to essentially split the position. Like Wendell Carter Jr, Daniel Gafford. Then you get 48 minutes of better than average starter center play split between two players where the guys can just go hard for 6-minute stretches.

[Chief]

I think you need people who can guard Towns and Embiid

[Phantom255x]

Assuming for a second the Giannis stuff falls through, I do wonder what the C's plan is at center. Queta was good last year; the problem is he just can't play that many minutes due to fouling and workload. I think I'd aim to bring in 15-18 million dollar center to essentially split the position. Like Wendell Carter Jr, Daniel Gafford. Then you get 48 minutes of better than average starter center play split between two players where the guys can just go hard for 6-minute stretches.

It's a very fair question. There are options, such as MLE (Timelord, Mamu, Porzingis, Nurkic, etc.) or trades (Gafford, WCJ, Bitadze, etc.) but it's imperative they add someone. I'd argue they need two bigs, but ultimately if they want to stay under the repeater tax they can probably only afford 2 legit additions and one of them will probably be a guard or wing. They could sign a guy to a vet. minimum but it's probably another Luka Garza-type. I'm talking legitimate additions.

I feel Hauser is being traded regardless. Whether to help trade for someone with the TPE, or just offloading his money and using it elsewhere I think it has to be done. Baylor/Hugo/Harper can see their roles increased.

This is my pipe dream, but I'm hoping Porzingis' market is nonexistent and he loves it enough here that he's fine just vibing on the bench at the vet. minimum and can function as a nice 3rd big and sparkplug. You still add another big with either TPE or MLE. Queta/#2/Porzingis. If Golden State doesn't keep him, I'm not sure what teams would be willing to sign him to a lucrative deal, or any sort of long term one given his POTS. GSW will have some decisions to make themselves including potentially adding Lebron, so they'll have to work the books themselves on deals.

[Who]

Sactown Sports 1140: "[Zach LaVine and his agency] are not leaving that money on the table. So, he's not opting out."

@sam_amick joined @CarmichaelDave & @JasonRoss1140 to share his intel on Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine's pending $49 million player option:

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[perks-a-beast]

Timberwolves want Derrick White but I dont think they have enough to entice Brad Stevens.

I think Reid + DiVincenzo + picks works financially, but that doesnt wet the Celtics beak nearly enough imo.

[Who]

Timberwolves want Derrick White but I dont think they have enough to entice Brad Stevens.

I think Reid + DiVincenzo + picks works financially, but that doesnt wet the Celtics beak nearly enough imo.

It would have to be Randle or Jaden McDaniels.

I wouldn't trade D White for Randle. Randle has gone missing in too many big playoff series. Randle needs the ball in his hands to be successful. D White the ultimate glue guy. I would rather keep D White who complements everyone around him.

Jaden McDaniels would be enough to trade D White for. I don't think McDaniels is as good as D White but he is a lot younger. That extra years ahead of him makes it worthwhile.

G: Pritchard
G: Jaden McDaniels
F: Jaylen
F: Tatum
C: Queta

Big long team 2 through 5. Pritchard the only little guy in the team.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Timberwolves want Derrick White but I dont think they have enough to entice Brad Stevens.

I think Reid + DiVincenzo + picks works financially, but that doesnt wet the Celtics beak nearly enough imo.

It would have to be Randle or Jaden McDaniels.

I wouldn't trade D White for Randle. Randle has gone missing in too many big playoff series. Randle needs the ball in his hands to be successful. D White the ultimate glue guy. I would rather keep D White who complements everyone around him.

Jaden McDaniels would be enough to trade D White for. I don't think McDaniels is as good as D White but he is a lot younger. That extra years ahead of him makes it worthwhile.

G: Pritchard
G: Jaden McDaniels
F: Jaylen
F: Tatum
C: Queta

Big long team 2 through 5. Pritchard the only little guy in the team.

McDaniels can guard the point of attack too. Not bad.

I would consider it for Reid and some combination of Shannon, Berringer, and future picks as well.

[celticinorlando]

I have no desire moving White for anything Minnesota might have to offer. That seems like a step backwards for Boston.

Naz Reid? No thank you. Just keep your roster and sign a FA big because Queta cannot start for this team at center.

[Celtics2021]

Sactown Sports 1140: "[Zach LaVine and his agency] are not leaving that money on the table. So, he's not opting out."

@sam_amick joined @CarmichaelDave & @JasonRoss1140 to share his intel on Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine's pending $49 million player option:

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The most obvious prediction of the summer. Zach Levine would not get $49 million in a three-year deal on the open market, never mind next year.

[Phantom255x]

Sam Amick is reporting the Bucks want the Celtics to add more than just Jaylen, including multiple first round picks. Excuse me??

I would not even do the trade to begin with but if that is the price then whatever, Milwaukee can keep him or trade him for that Miami package. That is insane.

[Vermont Green]

I have no desire moving White for anything Minnesota might have to offer. That seems like a step backwards for Boston.

Naz Reid? No thank you. Just keep your roster and sign a FA big because Queta cannot start for this team at center.

I don't know about Jaden McDaniels.  Last season only 4 or so rebounds in nearly 32 minutes.  What is going on with that?  He seems to look good on paper or in theory, but then I watch him play and I don't see it.  Definitely not White for Naz Reid.