NBA 2026-27 offseason trades, signings & rumors

[A Future of Stevens]

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.

I would be okay with Jaylen and 27 or a future 1st, but not multiple. That is insane. Who would we be bidding against?

[DefenseWinsChamps]

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.

If you see him as a forward, you will be disappointed. If you see him as a guard, he's preetty awesome. He's one of the best guard defenders in the NBA.

[SparzWizard]

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.

I would be okay with Jaylen and 27 or a future 1st, but not multiple. That is insane. Who would we be bidding against?

Tell Milwaukee it's Jaylen and either 27 or future 1st otherwise they can kick rocks.

Remind them they do not have the leverage and Celtics do.

[Who]

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.

If you see him as a forward, you will be disappointed. If you see him as a guard, he's preetty awesome. He's one of the best guard defenders in the NBA.

Yeah, McDaniels is like Mikal Bridges. They defend quick perimeter players and defend 1-3 at an elite level. McDaniels is a bit bigger and longer and can play better defense at PF as a result than Mikal Bridges can. Highly versatile and highly effective defensive player.

McDaniels and Mikal Bridges are quick footed defenders more than physically powerful defenders. Use their speed and length to disrupt people rather than their muscle (like Anunoby can).

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Agreed with Vermont that 4rpg is bad for a player with McDaniels' athleticism, size and length. A guy with his physical tools should be an above average rebounding SF if not trying to be an elite one.

Like I said, McDaniels is not as good a player as D White but he is a lot younger than D White at only 25yo. D White is 32yo. That is why I would trade D White for him. If they were the same age, I wouldn't do it.

His offense isn't great either. Not that good of a shooter. Low volume 3pt shooter. He shot a good percentage this year but he has done that in the past and then dropped back down the next year. Given that his volume did not increase, I would be doubtful he can maintain that shooting going forward. He has been consistently at 3.1 to 3.7 three pointers per game throughout his 6yr career. He shot 41% this year and 39.8% three years ago. In the 2 in-between years, he shot 33.3% from three. He is also not much of a passer / facilitator / connectivity player. He is a great transition player.

I'd probably rate McDaniels in the 10-15 range among SFs. The PG position is loaded so I'd rate D White in the same 10-15 range there. He is easily a top 10 SG and arguably a top 5 SG in the league. Although the SG position is the opposite to the PG spot and probably the weakest position in the league.

It is more about getting a bit younger but still having an effective player alongside the Jays while also adding more height & athleticism & aggressiveness to the roster. Take an immediate step back but give yourself more options moving into the future.

[Phantom255x]

Seems like if it's not Giannis, they are very interested in Trey Murphy as a Plan B.

The Timberwolves are interested in White too. Whether it's a 3-team deal involving NOP-BOS-MIN, or maybe they flip White to the Timberwolves and get back maybe 2 players (Reid and a role player), the C's have some options.

Idk if Murphy can be had without Jaylen though, but I wouldn't trade Jaylen for just Murphy either

[Celtics2021]

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.

With the news from Dolan that the Knicks will not exceed the second apron, it seems highly probable that Mitchell Robinson will be available in free agency.  I would happily have him as the platoon for Queta, and he seems like he will cap out at the MLE.

[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.

With the news from Dolan that the Knicks will not exceed the second apron, it seems highly probable that Mitchell Robinson will be available in free agency.  I would happily have him as the platoon for Queta, and he seems like he will cap out at the MLE.

I'd consider it, but the hack-a Robinson thing makes me really wary since he's a terrible FT shooter. I also wonder if some team will overpay him just because "championship tax"

[Celtics2021]

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.

With the news from Dolan that the Knicks will not exceed the second apron, it seems highly probable that Mitchell Robinson will be available in free agency.  I would happily have him as the platoon for Queta, and he seems like he will cap out at the MLE.

I'd consider it, but the hack-a Robinson thing makes me really wary since he's a terrible FT shooter. I also wonder if some team will overpay him just because "championship tax"

No team is giving him more than the MLE, because there just are not enough teams that can spend more than the MLE.  Unless the Knicks change their mind about the second apron.

[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.

With the news from Dolan that the Knicks will not exceed the second apron, it seems highly probable that Mitchell Robinson will be available in free agency.  I would happily have him as the platoon for Queta, and he seems like he will cap out at the MLE.

I'd consider it, but the hack-a Robinson thing makes me really wary since he's a terrible FT shooter. I also wonder if some team will overpay him just because "championship tax"

No team is giving him more than the MLE, because there just are not enough teams that can spend more than the MLE.  Unless the Knicks change their mind about the second apron.

Oh interesting. Then yeah, I'd consider it depending on how the other chips fall

[Roy H.]

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.

With the news from Dolan that the Knicks will not exceed the second apron, it seems highly probable that Mitchell Robinson will be available in free agency.  I would happily have him as the platoon for Queta, and he seems like he will cap out at the MLE.

I'd consider it, but the hack-a Robinson thing makes me really wary since he's a terrible FT shooter. I also wonder if some team will overpay him just because "championship tax"

No team is giving him more than the MLE, because there just are not enough teams that can spend more than the MLE.  Unless the Knicks change their mind about the second apron.

Oh interesting

Even with Robinson I don't think we're contending.

I think that the only potential difference maker at center is KP, and he's a huge risk.. Then yeah, I'd consider it depending on how the other chips fall

[Phantom255x]

I'm still confused why Trey Murphy III is being dangled by the Pelicans? Isn't he a young, ascending player locked up to a 4-year deal (3 years left) that they should be keeping and building with? And if they were trading him, why would it be for White or Randle and other pieces? 

[Who]

I'm still confused why Trey Murphy III is being dangled by the Pelicans? Isn't he a young, ascending player locked up to a 4-year deal (3 years left) that they should be keeping and building with? And if they were trading him, why would it be for White or Randle and other pieces?

Reports say NOP are asking for a high price for him. I imagine they are looking for a package similar to D Bane & Mikal Bridges. Probably not as many picks but along those lines. I would think 3-4 1st round picks for him.

Reports also suggest NOP is looking to trade into the lottery and are considering using Trey Murphy to get into the lottery. I doubt it would be a straight trade. Maybe other future picks or an established player plus the lotto pick. It sounds like GSW at #11 is talking to NOP about Trey Murphy.

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I agree with you. I don't understand them trading Trey Murphy either. Maybe for a boatload of a future picks since the team is going nowhere in the short to medium term anyway. I can see that.

That said, Trey Murphy is the one guy on that team I look at and think there is a winner. Zion too many health questions. None of the others on that team play winning basketball.

[Phantom255x]

I'm still confused why Trey Murphy III is being dangled by the Pelicans? Isn't he a young, ascending player locked up to a 4-year deal (3 years left) that they should be keeping and building with? And if they were trading him, why would it be for White or Randle and other pieces?

Reports say NOP are asking for a high price for him. I imagine they are looking for a package similar to D Bane & Mikal Bridges. Probably not as many picks but along those lines. I would think 3-4 1st round picks for him.

Reports also suggest NOP is looking to trade into the lottery and are considering using Trey Murphy to get into the lottery. I doubt it would be a straight trade. Maybe other future picks or an established player plus the lotto pick. It sounds like GSW at #11 is talking to NOP about Trey Murphy.

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I agree with you. I don't understand them trading Trey Murphy either. Maybe for a boatload of a future picks since the team is going nowhere in the short to medium term anyway. I can see that.

That said, Trey Murphy is the one guy on that team I look at and think there is a winner. Zion too many health questions. None of the others on that team play winning basketball.

Exactly. If anything I kind of think the Pelicans should actually consider trading Zion and seeing what he can get back. I'm sure he could get back multiple FRPs and a legit player (or multiple young players) that could better balance their roster. They drafted Queen last year too.

[Who]

Wow ...

Darryn Peterson has retaken the top spot in ESPN's final 2026 NBA draft rankings, pushing AJ Dybantsa down to No. 2 just days before Tuesday's draft, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Wow ...

Darryn Peterson has retaken the top spot in ESPN's final 2026 NBA draft rankings, pushing AJ Dybantsa down to No. 2 just days before Tuesday's draft, according to ESPN's Jeremy Woo.

Classic Wizards.