2026 NBA Free Agency and Trades

[JCSunsfan]

Legion Hoops
@LegionHoops
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1h
FULL TRADE DETAILS:

Pistons receive:
Isaiah Joe

Thunder receive:
2 future second-round picks

(via
@ShamsCharania
)

Does this give us the market value for Grayson Allen?

 

[Hoop Head]

Does this give us the market value for Grayson Allen?

Not really. Isaiah Joe is much younger and cheaper than Allen. I think Grayson has the value of a late lottery pick, somewhere in the teens.

 

[Proximo]

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Yahoo Sports

@YahooSports
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3h
Detroit’s All-NBA forward Jalen Duren was reportedly “underwhelmed” by the team’s initial offer in restricted free agency and is planning to explore sign-and-trade scenarios, per
@sam_amick
.

The gap between the two sides is significant enough that Duren is considering ways to land with another team, with a sign-and-trade seen as the preferred route.

That is the center we should go after. I know we probably don't have the assets, but I would try.

 

[Proximo]

Not really. Isaiah Joe is much younger and cheaper than Allen. I think Grayson has the value of a late lottery pick, somewhere in the teens.

HUH? You really think Grayson is worth significantly more than Joe - with a bigger contract?

Why? Because of his mediocre ability to shot create? That sure as hell isn't worth much on most teams.

 

[Chaplin]

HUH? You really think Grayson is worth significantly more than Joe - with a bigger contract?

Why? Because of his mediocre ability to shot create? That sure as hell isn't worth much on most teams.

You severely underrate our players in the context of the NBA. You may despise them and their fit on the team and on our financials, but what you think is't going to be the prevaling opinion of the NBA.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Not really. Isaiah Joe is much younger and cheaper than Allen. I think Grayson has the value of a late lottery pick, somewhere in the teens.

how do you come to that conclusion? Grayson is older, more injury prone and on a much worse contract. I could see him netting a late first rounder, but if he could have gotten us a late lottery pick, I feel like the Suns would have done that in a heartbeat, if for no other reason than to get rid of his deal.

 

[Cheesebeef]

You severely underrate our players in the context of the NBA. You may despise them and their fit on the team and on our financials,

why do you do this? you're just looking to start fights with this kind of stuff.

but what you think is't going to be the prevaling opinion of the NBA.

The Suns aren't the prevailing opinion of the NBA... they're the opinion of the Suns. If Grayson Allen was so widely valued, as Hoop Head suggested, as a late lottery pick, you don't think the Suns would have jumped on that chance considering how bare our coffers are there and how desperately this team needs young talent for the future? Your assertion that his estimation of our players is out of whack with the rest of the league has just as much or as little evidence as to the prevailing opinion of the NBA as yours does.

 

[Yuma]

how do you come to that conclusion? Grayson is older, more injury prone and on a much worse contract. I could see him netting a late first rounder, but if he could have gotten us a late lottery pick, I feel like the Suns would have done that in a heartbeat, if for no other reason than to get rid of his deal.

I think they would have done that if we had a trade, too. I think maybe Allen would be worth more at a midseason trade deadline. A team that loses a shooter and needs one badly. The only problem is most teams are coming up against the aprons. Will there be space to make a trade on our end, and another team? We'll see.

 

[Hoop Head]

HUH? You really think Grayson is worth significantly more than Joe - with a bigger contract?

Why? Because of his mediocre ability to shot create? That sure as hell isn't worth much on most teams.

That's less than Joe, 1 pick vs 2. I don't see Grayson netting multiple 1sts.

how do you come to that conclusion? Grayson is older, more injury prone and on a much worse contract. I could see him netting a late first rounder, but if he could have gotten us a late lottery pick, I feel like the Suns would have done that in a heartbeat, if for no other reason than to get rid of his deal.

Just a hunch. He's a starter quality player who isn't overpaid and has been part of winning teams since he's been in the league. I think a pick in the teens isn't far fetched.

I mean it's no different than you thinking adding KD would make us a contender. Maybe I'm wrong but it's my opinion and I'll own it. Until he's moved though we can't say for certain.

 

[Chaplin]

why do you do this? you're just looking to start fights with this kind of stuff.

The Suns aren't the prevailing opinion of the NBA... they're the opinion of the Suns. If Grayson Allen was so widely valued, as Hoop Head suggested, as a late lottery pick, you don't think the Suns would have jumped on that chance considering how bare our coffers are there and how desperately this team needs young talent for the future? Your assertion that his estimation of our players is out of whack with the rest of the league has just as much or as little evidence as to the prevailing opinion of the NBA as yours does.

Oh please. You are one of the most egregious perpetrators of this. You write this thinking that there were multiple teams offering picks for Grayson Allen. How do you know that? Who told you that was the case?

Grayson Allen is definitely worth at least as much as a mid-round pick. Thinking otherwise isn't in the realm of reality.

For someone who starts fights all the time, you really need to learn how to hold a conversation. It's like nobody can disagree about anything without being branded as wanting to start a fight. Give me a break. It's a freaking message board.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Not really. Isaiah Joe is much younger and cheaper than Allen. I think Grayson has the value of a late lottery pick, somewhere in the teens.

Yikes. That seems high to me.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Oh please. You are one of the most egregious perpetrators of this. You write this thinking that there were multiple teams offering picks for Grayson Allen. How do you know that? Who told you that was the case?

Grayson Allen is definitely worth at least as much as a mid-round pick. Thinking otherwise isn't in the realm of reality.

For someone who starts fights all the time, you really need to learn how to hold a conversation. It's like nobody can disagree about anything without being branded as wanting to start a fight. Give me a break. It's a freaking message board.

I don’t think so. Maybe a late first round pick or a couple of seconds. The intrigue with draft picks is the remote possibilty that they could become stars. Players like Frayson are known commodities.

 

[Adrian]

NBACentral
@TheDunkCentral
·
6h
Brad Stevens is reportedly demanding four first-round picks for Jaylen Brown, per
@ShamsCharania

 

[Adrian]

Evan Sidery
@esidery
·
6h
The Lakers and Suns are among the teams to express trade interest in Miles Bridges.

Bridges is extension-eligible this summer, but the Hornets have shown no interest in another long-term agreement.

After trading LaMelo Ball, Bridges appears next up for their roster retool.

 

[Adrian]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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1m

New York guard Jose Alvarado is declining his $4.5 million player option and intends to sign a new three-year, $14-plus million deal to return to the Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Knicks made it a priority to retain the NY native who played key role on a historic championship team.

 

[Chaplin]

I don’t think so. Maybe a late first round pick or a couple of seconds. The intrigue with draft picks is the remote possibilty that they could become stars. Players like Frayson are known commodities.

Here is a list of all the #14 picks (last pick of the lottery) since 2020:

• 2026: Egor Demin, SG, Washington Wizards
• 2025: Carter Bryant, PF, San Antonio Spurs
• 2024: Carlton Carrington, SG, Portland Trail Blazers
• 2023: Jordan Hawkins, SG, New Orleans Pelicans
• 2022: Ousmane Dieng, SF, Oklahoma City Thunder (Drafted by NYK, traded)
• 2021: Moses Moody, SG, Golden State Warriors
• 2020: Aaron Nesmith, SF, Boston Celtics

Very few of those guys can match Grayson Allen today, even with the injury history taken into account.

EDIT: Should also note that Mark Williams was the #15 pick in 2022.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Here is a list of all the #14 picks (last pick of the lottery) since 2020:

• 2026: Egor Demin, SG, Washington Wizards
• 2025: Carter Bryant, PF, San Antonio Spurs
• 2024: Carlton Carrington, SG, Portland Trail Blazers
• 2023: Jordan Hawkins, SG, New Orleans Pelicans
• 2022: Ousmane Dieng, SF, Oklahoma City Thunder (Drafted by NYK, traded)
• 2021: Moses Moody, SG, Golden State Warriors
• 2020: Aaron Nesmith, SF, Boston Celtics

Very few of those guys can match Grayson Allen today, even with the injury history taken into account.

EDIT: Should also note that Mark Williams was the #15 pick in 2022.

Oh. I know. But draft picks are like lottery tickets. Every owner is wondering if the guy they pick could be the next Jokic. Known players carry no such hope.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Evan Sidery
@esidery
·
6h
The Lakers and Suns are among the teams to express trade interest in Miles Bridges.

Bridges is extension-eligible this summer, but the Hornets have shown no interest in another long-term agreement.

After trading LaMelo Ball, Bridges appears next up for their roster retool.

Would anyone here trade Fleming for Miles Bridges? I don't think I would. But maybe I am being unrealistic.

Green for Miles Bridges? I just really like Green's athleticism. We need that, and he is so young. Honestly. The best choice in the near future might be to move Book for a bunch of assets. (wince, duck).

 

[Yuma]

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Just getting off the Ball contract makes it an A. Getting those picks and swaps, A+.

 

[Yuma]

Would anyone here trade Fleming for Miles Bridges? I don't think I would. But maybe I am being unrealistic.

Nope.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Oh please. You are one of the most egregious perpetrators of this. You write this thinking that there were multiple teams offering picks for Grayson Allen. How do you know that? Who told you that was the case?

I don’t know that but in the absence of it, there is no proof that he is valued that way.

Grayson Allen is definitely worth at least as much as a mid-round pick.

Definitely? Where is the evidence for this?

Thinking otherwise isn't in the realm of reality.

Thanks for another insults.

For someone who starts fights all the time, you really need to learn how to hold a conversation. It's like nobody can disagree about anything without being branded as wanting to start a fight. Give me a break. It's a freaking message board.

Next time I refer to you as “someone who wants to see the world burn” or flat out lies like you did when you said I compared Williams to Hakeem Warrick or the inflammatory way you accused Proximo of despising certain suns or even here saying “thinking this way isn’t in the realm of reality”…

Eh forget it, Chap. I’ve tried to be better on this board. Would just be nice if you did the same.

 

[Yuma]

I don’t think so. Maybe a late first round pick or a couple of seconds. The intrigue with draft picks is the remote possibilty that they could become stars. Players like Frayson are known commodities.

I could see a couple second rounders for Allen. I don't think anyone would give up a first.

 

[Hoop Head]

Would anyone here trade Fleming for Miles Bridges? I don't think I would. But maybe I am being unrealistic.

Nope. I wouldn't trade anything for Bridges given his history makes JKidd look like a model husband.

 

[Chaplin]

Oh. I know. But draft picks are like lottery tickets. Every owner is wondering if the guy they pick could be the next Jokic. Known players carry no such hope.

Well, except they are known. There is still value in that, even if you are more inclined to take a bigger chance on a late lottery pick. At the end of the day, the biggest advantage there is cost. Grayson obviously is more expensive than a #14 pick, but he is 10 times more able to contribute to wins than that pick.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Well, except they are known. There is still value in that, even if you are more inclined to take a bigger chance on a late lottery pick. At the end of the day, the biggest advantage there is cost. Grayson obviously is more expensive than a #14 pick, but he is 10 times more able to contribute to wins than that pick.

I have no disagreement about the practical value of a Grayson Allen to a team. I just disagree with about the actual trade value. Isaiah Joe and Allen are very similar players, with very similar impact, except that Joe costs less. Allen's probably a slightly better player, but the higher contract tends to even out the trade value.

It's just my opinion, and it's not worth much. Usually, I overvalue our own players.