Summer 2026 Trade/FA Thread

[mlhouse]

ESPN writer does have Twolves as a possible LeBron destination. I’ll believe it when I see it, but it would give this team a lot of attention in the media eye next year.

I just can’t see how I could cheer for LeFraud but I guess i could give
It a go.

The ESPN writer is basically an idiot unless he believes LeBron will go to a team like Minnesota for under $6 million per season.

The probability distribution of where LeBron will go is Golden St. 95% on the full MLE with player option and they might just flaunt the over 38 rule giving him a full 4 year contract knowing he will only play 1-2. Then GSW will trade Jimmy B to the Bullets for Anthony Davis.

LeBron-Stef-AD-Kristap. I almost would be interested in cheering for the old guys.

Still don’t understand why Wizards would do that trade.

But I can’t stand any of those players.

BEcause Jimmy is an expiring contract and AD has a $63 million player option in 2027-28.

[A$$MAN]

The ESPN writer is basically an idiot unless he believes LeBron will go to a team like Minnesota for under $6 million per season.

The probability distribution of where LeBron will go is Golden St. 95% on the full MLE with player option and they might just flaunt the over 38 rule giving him a full 4 year contract knowing he will only play 1-2. Then GSW will trade Jimmy B to the Bullets for Anthony Davis.

LeBron-Stef-AD-Kristap. I almost would be interested in cheering for the old guys.

Still don’t understand why Wizards would do that trade.

But I can’t stand any of those players.

BEcause Jimmy is an expiring contract and AD has a $63 million player option in 2027-28.

Something tells me Butler would be a huge problem in Washington

[weimy froob]

Kawhi Leonard is headed back to Canada.

The Los Angeles Clippers opted against handing the 35-year-old star an extension and instead decided to deal him to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

The move comes as Leonard is owed $50 million in the final year of his current deal.

In return, the Clippers will receive both Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick. They will also get two future first-round draft picks, a pair of second-round draft picks and a pick swap.

[mlhouse]

Still don’t understand why Wizards would do that trade.

But I can’t stand any of those players.

BEcause Jimmy is an expiring contract and AD has a $63 million player option in 2027-28.

Something tells me Butler would be a huge problem in Washington

They probably would waive him or just send him home and direct deposit his base salary.

[weimy froob]

Well, one of those PFs off the board. Precious Achiuwa signs a 2yr/$11.5M deal to remain in Sacto. That's right about exactly the money I was hearing. Now go get Yabusele.

[Beef Supreme]

Well, one of those PFs off the board. Precious Achiuwa signs a 2yr/$11.5M deal to remain in Sacto. That's right about exactly the money I was hearing. Now go get Yabusele.

[aztimberwolves]

The ESPN writer is basically an idiot unless he believes LeBron will go to a team like Minnesota for under $6 million per season.

The probability distribution of where LeBron will go is Golden St. 95% on the full MLE with player option and they might just flaunt the over 38 rule giving him a full 4 year contract knowing he will only play 1-2. Then GSW will trade Jimmy B to the Bullets for Anthony Davis.

LeBron-Stef-AD-Kristap. I almost would be interested in cheering for the old guys.

Still don’t understand why Wizards would do that trade.

But I can’t stand any of those players.

BEcause Jimmy is an expiring contract and AD has a $63 million player option in 2027-28.

But why trade for him on the 1st place if you don’t like his contract?

[Mplsfonz]

Well, one of those PFs off the board. Precious Achiuwa signs a 2yr/$11.5M deal to remain in Sacto. That's right about exactly the money I was hearing. Now go get Yabusele.

Good, I don't think I could root for a guy named Precious.

[weimy froob]

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[Beef Supreme]

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Agreed

[Beef Supreme]

I’m still sure this won’t happen, but I’m going to keep talking about it until it doesn’t.

[somuchyummy]

I know I'll get flak for this - but here goes. I don't see Lebron leading us to the promised land. Too many other juggernauts out there right now for that old dude to overcome. Father Time is going to win out at some point - and I think it's going to be Willie Mays-like. AND... for anyone wanting Jaden McDaniels to blossom this year as an offensive player - it sure as hell ain't happening on a roster with Ant, Lamelo and Lebron James. So.. no, I don't think a title. But yes... I see a year of dogpaddling for Jaden.

[Beef Supreme]

I bet he goes to the Knicks.


Maybe Spurs…

[somuchyummy]

We are ten minutes and counting. Place your bets. What's the first signing?

[A$$MAN]

I bet he goes to the Knicks.


Maybe Spurs…

The real question is...what happens to Bronny

[Beef Supreme]

We are ten minutes and counting. Place your bets. What's the first signing?

Did not see this one coming!

[Beef Supreme]

I bet he goes to the Knicks.


Maybe Spurs…

The real question is...what happens to Bronny

He gets bought out by LA and follows dad.

[SHAFA]

We are ten minutes and counting. Place your bets. What's the first signing?

The funniest part of this day is the absolute flood of signings that take place almost immediately when negotiations aren’t even supposed to have taken place yet.

[SKOLMN]

I know I'll get flak for this - but here goes. I don't see Lebron leading us to the promised land. Too many other juggernauts out there right now for that old dude to overcome. Father Time is going to win out at some point - and I think it's going to be Willie Mays-like. AND... for anyone wanting Jaden McDaniels to blossom this year as an offensive player - it sure as hell ain't happening on a roster with Ant, Lamelo and Lebron James. So.. no, I don't think a title. But yes... I see a year of dogpaddling for Jaden.

You’re speaking about LeBron like we’re going to depend on him to carry us, we won’t. Let ball and ant do all the heavy lifting, lebron is still capable of giving a team good minutes

[aztimberwolves]

I know I'll get flak for this - but here goes. I don't see Lebron leading us to the promised land. Too many other juggernauts out there right now for that old dude to overcome. Father Time is going to win out at some point - and I think it's going to be Willie Mays-like. AND... for anyone wanting Jaden McDaniels to blossom this year as an offensive player - it sure as hell ain't happening on a roster with Ant, Lamelo and Lebron James. So.. no, I don't think a title. But yes... I see a year of dogpaddling for Jaden.

You’re speaking about LeBron like we’re going to depend on him to carry us, we won’t. Let ball and ant do all the heavy lifting, lebron is still capable of giving a team good minutes

Yeah, this. Lebron is a really good complimentary piece at this stage of his career. Id say he has a better chance here to win a title than join a geriatric Olden State Warriors team

[somuchyummy]

I bet he goes to the Knicks.


Maybe Spurs…

The real question is...what happens to Bronny

He gets bought out by LA and follows dad.

I want to see Bronny and the Antetokounmpo brothers bring their talents to Utah.

[somuchyummy]

We are ten minutes and counting. Place your bets. What's the first signing?

The funniest part of this day is the absolute flood of signings that take place almost immediately when negotiations aren’t even supposed to have taken place yet.

exactly. things that make you go hmmmmm.

[Hoop Dreams]

Ousmane Dieng back to Milwaukee for three years, $17.5 million.

[Hoop Dreams]

[Hoop Dreams]

Minimum deal. Not bad.

[A$$MAN]

Minimum deal. Not bad.

Good signing at the minimum...I just don't see how he gets minutes this year.

[Hoop Dreams]

Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Heat.

[SHAFA]

So that’s 13 bodies including the two 2-ways.

[YBBR]

More guards!!!

I don't mind the Bones deal at all.

[aztimberwolves]

Minimum deal. Not bad.

Good signing at the minimum...I just don't see how he gets minutes this year.

Injury insurance. Not like Ball or Ayo have been iron men.

Great deal though. Good start