2025-26 Season: Draft, Trades, and FA Ideas Thread V1.0

[Mark_83]

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Yup, I'd trade Ochai and a 2nd pick for him.

Ochai, Temple (waive), cash and 2026 2nd pick (LAL) for Day'Ron Sharpe

[LoveMyRaps]

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Yup, I'd trade Ochai and a 2nd pick for him.

Ochai, Temple (waive), cash and 2026 2nd pick (LAL) for Day'Ron Sharpe

I'd trade a lotto protected 2027 first round pick.

Sharpe was a first round pick himself and he just turned 24 which is still very young for a big.

Sharpe has really good advanced numbers as well, some of which are very difficult to put up on bad teams like the Nets. Speaks volumes about his talent level.

[SurgeIblocka]

Sharpe is who I really want to get. If Bobby can somehow get him I’d be very happy

[gpoon]

Trading a 1st for a bench player who can walk via UFA in a few months is a bad investment. Yes he is good defensively but he is still a 26 year old who has been in and out of the rotation for the struggling Kings.

We know the Kings want a 1st....but of that was being offered he would already be traded by now, imo.

We are in a nice spot where we don't "have" to do anything but a minor Ochai deal to duck the tax. Any deal we do that involves a 1st needs to be for a long term piece. And do we really need another guard???

I understand, but we can kill 3 birds with one stone. We acquire a player who we wished Ochai was going to be, secure a solid backup center, and duck the tax. But say the players were truly net negatives, the Kings wouldn't help us shed salary for such a minimal return, especially considering they would be taking on more money and getting less back from the tax bucket. Kings helping Raps duck the tax would effectively gain the MLSE about $14M. we need to be real, kings would want to be compensated for that.

But none of those 3 are worth spending a 1st rounder on....even combined.

We need to keep our 1st for actual difference makers or cheap draft picks....not bench UFa's or 3rd string C's or to duck the tax.

you are overvaluing a single protected FRP, Bane got 4 unprotected and a swap... any difference maker will cost you more than just 1.

[ArthurVandelay]

Sharpe definitely fits the mold of player Raptors would go for in a C, except he has size.

Whoever the Raptors bring in has to be a monster on defensive glass. They play great defense and can't finish it with the rebound too often. Missi isn't great on the defensive glass. Sharpe is good on defensive glass.

I'd give up multiple seconds for Sharpe.

[Rodrickle]

We're not getting Sharpe for the Laker's 2nd or any 2nd for that matter. Why would the Nets even do that? He's a good player. They don't need to cut salary for a worthless 2nd

[Dexjackson]

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Yup, I'd trade Ochai and a 2nd pick for him.

Ochai, Temple (waive), cash and 2026 2nd pick (LAL) for Day'Ron Sharpe

I don't see why Brooklyn trades a young big making a reasonable salary for our garbage (Ochai) and a 2nd. He's also signed for next year. you have to give value to get value. I would give up a 1st for him. Ideally not this year's given the strength of the class.

I think Day'ron in our system could be even better. He's a decent athlete considering he's a huge guy. He's a good passer averaging 2.3 assists in only 18 minutes. He's a really good rebounder. He actually averages more stocks per 36 than Scottie too (2.97 to 2.92) . Probably wouldn't in reality given he's likely to tire but still it shows that he's a high level play disruptor.

[SurgeIblocka]

I would give up a first and second for Day’Ron

[Spida888]

Yes to multiple 2nds for Sharpe. Not giving up a first though. He’s going to be a UFA in a couple of years, not RFA.

[StopitLeo]

I would give up a first and second for Day’Ron

Same. People overvalue picks thinking that you're going to get super lucky and find a future MVP. If you see Sharpe as your starting centre moving forward then he's worth a 1st because anything short of a top 3 pick is unlikely to become as good as him (especially at his position).

You'd really need to extend him this offseason, taking advantage of how a multi-year deal could be preferable to playing out another year under a relatively low salary team option.

If we can trade Ochai and Mogbo (plus picks) that would also get us under the tax threshold.

[Thaddy]

Sharpe is a free agent this off-season. We should look to clear space and then sign him. I doubt he has a massive market. The issue is how we would retain both him and Mamu. Is retaining both worthwhile? If we give them a pick could we lose him for nothing and losing a pick for nothing?

Mamu / Sharpe
Barnes / CMB

I don't think that's it for us and wouldn't make us contenders. I would rather get a young big or a pick back for Gradey then look at the draft. Missi seems like he won't be a fit, and although Sharpe fits he's expiring and might not be retainable.

The better idea is to trade for a pick or a young big. We could leverage that cheap contract while paying Mamu and using additional money to shore up our guard positions. I would also want to give a path for the CMB/Barnes front court since it's giving us a lot of success.

CMB needs to capitalize on the time he has without Poeltl. We also need to give him a clear role, path, and opening in our rotation for him to develop into that franchise changing piece we know he's capable of being.

https://craftednba.com/players/collin-murray-boyles

His defensive stats are amazing for a rookie, I'm sure his offensive stats will normalize too.

[Tripod]

I understand, but we can kill 3 birds with one stone. We acquire a player who we wished Ochai was going to be, secure a solid backup center, and duck the tax. But say the players were truly net negatives, the Kings wouldn't help us shed salary for such a minimal return, especially considering they would be taking on more money and getting less back from the tax bucket. Kings helping Raps duck the tax would effectively gain the MLSE about $14M. we need to be real, kings would want to be compensated for that.

But none of those 3 are worth spending a 1st rounder on....even combined.

We need to keep our 1st for actual difference makers or cheap draft picks....not bench UFa's or 3rd string C's or to duck the tax.

you are overvaluing a single protected FRP, Bane got 4 unprotected and a swap... any difference maker will cost you more than just 1.

Not at all.

Bane was a massive overpay. People knew it then and know it now.

Paying a 1st for a UFA to be this summer...so possibly for a rental is a huge waste of a good asset for the Raps.

Now if Ellis agreed to a contract as part of that deal, that changes things. But reality is he is a backup guard averaging under 6pts a game and due to be a UFA. Raps would be dumb to pay a 1st for that.

And BI cost a 1st. Derrick White cost a 1st+swap. Deals are out there for 1st for difference makers...not just a 6pt backup guard.

[Thaddy]

I would give up a first and second for Day’Ron

Same. People overvalue picks thinking that you're going to get super lucky and find a future MVP. If you see Sharpe as your starting centre moving forward then he's worth a 1st because anything short of a top 3 pick is unlikely to become as good as him (especially at his position).

You'd really need to extend him this offseason, taking advantage of how a multi-year deal could be preferable to playing out another year under a relatively low salary team option.

If we can trade Ochai and Mogbo (plus picks) that would also get us under the tax threshold.

Picks provide cheap contracts with bird rights. That has implicit value but you need to hit on picks which we haven't when they are lower.

Trading Dick and letting Mogbo and Ochai expire gives us ample space to sign Mamu to the full MLE. It would end up being either Mamu or Sharpe if we make that deal.

[Tripod]

Sharpe is a free agent this off-season. We should look to clear space and then sign him. I doubt he has a massive market. The issue is how we would retain both him and Mamu. Is retaining both worthwhile? If we give them a pick could we lose him for nothing and losing a pick for nothing?

Mamu / Sharpe
Barnes / CMB

I don't think that's it for us and wouldn't make us contenders. I would rather get a young big or a pick back for Gradey then look at the draft. Missi seems like he won't be a fit, and although Sharpe fits he's expiring and might not be retainable.

The better idea is to trade for a pick or a young big. We could leverage that cheap contract while paying Mamu and using additional money to shore up our guard positions. I would also want to give a path for the CMB/Barnes front court since it's giving us a lot of success.

CMB needs to capitalize on the time he has without Poeltl. We also need to give him a clear role, path, and opening in our rotation for him to develop into that franchise changing piece we know he's capable of being.

https://craftednba.com/players/collin-murray-boyles

His defensive stats are amazing for a rookie, I'm sure his offensive stats will normalize too.

Sharpe actually has a club option for next year at 6.25 million

[Mark_83]

We need to clear enough salary to resign Mamu this off season. We don't have his bird rights so if he doesn’t exercise his player option we won't be able to offer him what he'll command on the open market.

[tms]

Say Steph demanded a trade to TO for whatever personal/nostalgic reason- would IQ, RJ & picks get it done? Just curious. I have no clue what he would go for at this point in his career

[PushDaRock]

Sharpe is a free agent this off-season. We should look to clear space and then sign him. I doubt he has a massive market. The issue is how we would retain both him and Mamu. Is retaining both worthwhile? If we give them a pick could we lose him for nothing and losing a pick for nothing?

Mamu / Sharpe
Barnes / CMB

I don't think that's it for us and wouldn't make us contenders. I would rather get a young big or a pick back for Gradey then look at the draft. Missi seems like he won't be a fit, and although Sharpe fits he's expiring and might not be retainable.

The better idea is to trade for a pick or a young big. We could leverage that cheap contract while paying Mamu and using additional money to shore up our guard positions. I would also want to give a path for the CMB/Barnes front court since it's giving us a lot of success.

CMB needs to capitalize on the time he has without Poeltl. We also need to give him a clear role, path, and opening in our rotation for him to develop into that franchise changing piece we know he's capable of being.

https://craftednba.com/players/collin-murray-boyles

His defensive stats are amazing for a rookie, I'm sure his offensive stats will normalize too.

Sharpe actually has a club option for next year at 6.25 million

He does, which makes it unnecessary for the Nets to move him unless you want to overpay for him. He's also young enough to still fit their rebuild.

[PushDaRock]

I would give up a first and second for Day’Ron

lol if you're willing to do that, Jak certainly wasn't an overpay either then.

[gpoon]

But none of those 3 are worth spending a 1st rounder on....even combined.

We need to keep our 1st for actual difference makers or cheap draft picks....not bench UFa's or 3rd string C's or to duck the tax.

you are overvaluing a single protected FRP, Bane got 4 unprotected and a swap... any difference maker will cost you more than just 1.

Not at all.

Bane was a massive overpay. People knew it then and know it now.

Paying a 1st for a UFA to be this summer...so possibly for a rental is a huge waste of a good asset for the Raps.

Now if Ellis agreed to a contract as part of that deal, that changes things. But reality is he is a backup guard averaging under 6pts a game and due to be a UFA. Raps would be dumb to pay a 1st for that.

And BI cost a 1st. Derrick White cost a 1st+swap. Deals are out there for 1st for difference makers...not just a 6pt backup guard.

Agree to disagree, but that’s a pretty narrow-minded view of the current market. Teams today value cap flexibility more than ever because the penalties for being over the apron are brutal. That’s the reality now, teams are terrified of getting locked into massive deals. While a move might make a team better from a fan's perspective, the fans aren't the ones writing the checks or dealing with the roster-building restrictions.

Bobby is almost certainly under more pressure to duck the tax this year than he is to add to the bill. To bring in a 'difference maker' right now, we’d have to take on significant long-term salary. But if he can bring in two pieces that contribute now, it lets the front office see how good this team really is in a playoff setting. That stress-test would set them up to make smarter long-term moves in the summer. Plus, since the plan is to stay competitive, that 1st-rounder will likely be in the late 20s anyways.