2018 NBA Trade Deadline Possibilies and Rumors
2018
NBA Trade Deadline Possibilities and Predictions
Written
By Kyle Crabbe
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As
the 2018 NBA Trade Deadline nears, we at TrueFan put together a few
trade scenarios that could possible happen and change the outlook of
the NBA in the second half of the 2017-18 NBA Season. We ran a handful of trades through the ESPN NBA Trade Machine, here's what we got.
BIGGEST
TRADE RUMORS:
A)
Kemba Walker
Position: PG
Size: 6'1,
175Lbs
Age: 27
Current
Team: Charlotte Hornets
2017-18
Stats: 41 Games Played, 34.5 Minutes Per Game, 20.4 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 21.7 Points Per Game, 3.3 Rebounds Per Game, 5.8
Assists Per Game, 1.2 Steals Per Game, 0.3 Blocks Per Game, .424%
Field Goal Percentage, .349% 3-Point Percentage, .851% Free Throw
Percentage
CHA/DENVER
NUGGETS
CHA
Sends to DEN:
PG
Kemba Walker
SF
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
PF
Marvin Williams
DEN Sends to CHA:
1st Round Pick(2019)
PG Emmanuel Mudiay
PF Kenneth Faried
SF Wilson Chandler
PF Darrel Arthur
DEN Win Because:
This
trade works very well for Denver for several reasons in my opinion.
1) Kemba Walker could possible thrive greatly in the high Denver
altitude in a backcourt with sharp shooters Jamal Murry and Gary
Harris. 2) This would allow Denver to make a stronger push toward the
Western Conference playoffs with additions of Walker and MKG. 3) The
Nuggets would of strengthen their roster and addressed their only
major team weaknesses. The Nuggets would gain a Point Guard that
could lead the team's offense and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist would
addresses the Nuggets need for stronger perimeter defense. 4) It
allows Denver to finally gain a strong return on former lottery pick
PG Emmanuel Mudiay. 5) This trade could give the Nuggets a bonafide
Western Conference playoff team with a roster that could go 8 deep
strong once PF Paul Milshap returns. After this trade the Nuggets
could sport a starting lineup and deep bench such as:
PG Kemba Walker
SG Gary Harris
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
PF Paul Millshap
C Nikola Jokic
G Jamal Murry
SG/SF Will Barton
PF Marvin Williams
PF/C Mason Plumlee
CHA Win Because:
I believe Charlotte wins in this
trade also because mainly they could quickly be able to move on from
the Kemba Walker era. In PG Emmanuel Mudiay the Hornets would be
getting a former top 10 pick and a potential franchise point guard. I
believe it could serve the Hornets very well as they would be able to
let Mudiay play and develop his skills while positioning themselves
for the 2018 NBA draft. Along with the opportunity for 2017 Lottery
pick SG Malik Monk being able to play and gain NBA experience. By
giving those young players a chance to grow the hornets could lose
some games this season but in the process gain a high draft pick in
the highly touted 2018 NBA draft to go along with those young talents
already on the roster. This deal could also be of benefit for the
Hornets for netting Nuggets Power Forward Kenneth Faried. I believe
Kenneth Faried is still young at age 28 and Faried could potentially
play very well alongside Center Dwight Howard with the Hornets and
form a dominating rebounding and interior duo. The Hornets would also
gain from this deal a significant asset in the Denver Nuggets 1st
Round Pick. After this deal the Hornets future could look quite
bright and the 2018 Hornets could sport a starting lineup and solid
bench as:
PG Emmanuel Mudiay
SG Malik Monk
SF Nicolas Batum
PF Kennett Faried
C Dwight Howard
SG Jeremy Lamb
PF Frank Kaminsky
SF Wilson Chandler
PG Michael Carter-Williams
TrueFan
Take:
This could be a deal in which
both teams are able to obtain players that better fit their
respective team timelines. For the biggest piece in this deal PG
Kemba Walker, Walker would be given a chance to be on the most
talented team in his career. A team with a great mix of players with
a very bright future with such young talents as C Nikola Jokic, PG
Jamal Murry and SG Gary Harris, along with talented and productive
veterans like PF Paul Millshap, SG/SF Will Barton, and Mason Plumlee.
As for the team Walker is going to be departing from, this deal
offers the Hornets a chance to get off the contracts of
Kidd-Gilchrist and Marvin Williams while getting good value back from
trading their star Point Guard. The Hornets get the chance to develop
another potential star point guard in the former number 7 overall
pick in the 2015 NBA Draft PG Emmanuel Mudiay. I feel this deal has
an opportunity to happen, so we'll see if the Nuggets and Hornets
make a deal this trade deadline season.
B)
DeAndre Jordan
Position: C
Size: 6'11”,
265Lbs
Age: 29
Current
Team: Los Angeles Clippers
2017-18
Stats: 41 Games Played, 32.1 Minutes Per Game, 20.0 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 11.8 Points Per Game, 14.9 Rebounds Per Game, 1.2
Assists Per Game, 0.5 Steals Per Game, 1.0 Blocks Per Game, .661%
Field Goal Percentage, .604% Free Throw Percentage
LA
Clippers/Cleveland Cavaliers
LA
Sends to CLE:
C
DeAndre Jordan
SG
Louis Williams
CLE Sends to LA:
Brooklyn Nets 1st
Round Pick(2018)
PF Triston Thompson
SG Iman Shumpert
C Ante Zizic
LAC Win Because:
The
Los Angeles Clippers in this trade make out well for trading Star
Center DeAndre Jordan and getting back a great return. The 1st
Round Pick that Cleveland would trade from the Brooklyn Nets would be
the best trade asset the Clippers could get on the open market for
Jordan in my opinion. The Clippers would also get one of the better
rebounding bigmen in the league in PF/C Tristan Thompson. Thompson in
my opinion could pair well with Blake Griffin because Thompson like
Jordan doesn't require much offensive touches but Thompson has more
offensive Talent and ability than Jordan. Clippers also will get a
starting Shooting Guard in Iman Shumpert when he returns for injury.
I feel the Clippers would be able to continue to compete for the
playoffs while creating cap flexibility and adding a draft asset for
their future. Clippers after this trade would sport a starting lineup
and solid bench as:
PG Milos Teodosic
SG Iman Shumpert
SF Danilo Gallinari
PF Blake Griffin
C Triston Thompson
G Austin Rivers
PG Jawun Evans
SF Wesley Johnson
PF Montrezl Harrell
CLE Win Because:
A DeAndre Jordan trade with the
Cleveland Cavaliers would be a great homerun for Cleveland and
Jordan. DeAndre Jordan would be the best player in this trade and
would greatly improve the Cav's most telling weakness this year:
Defense. And to be more specific interior defense and Rim Protection.
Jordan would sure up the Cav's issues and provide them with a great
offense lob option. In this deal the Cav's would also likely add SG
Louis Williams, who would give the Cav's great scoring punch for the
outside and from off the bench, to greatly bolster the Cavaliers'
team's offensive who at times this year has struggled to keep pace
with team's in the West. This Trade would strengthen the Cav's
prospects of beating the Golden State Warriors this season and
winning another NBA Championship this season. A trade like this would
give the Cavaliers a starting lineup and bench as such:
PG Isaiah Thomas
SG JR Smith
SF Lebron James
PF Kevin Love
C DeAndre Jordan
SG Dwayne Wade
SF Jae Crowder
G Louis Williams
G Derrick Rose
SF Kyle Korver
PF Jeff Green
C)DeMarcus
Cousins
Position:
PF/C
Size: 6'11”,
270Lbs
Age: 27
Current
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
2017-18
Stats: 44 Games Played, 36.1 Minutes Per Game, 22.8 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 25.3 Points Per Game, 12.7 Rebounds Per Game, 5.1
Assists Per Game, 1.6 Steals Per Game, 1.6 Blocks Per Game, .469%
Field Goal Percentage, .352% 3-Point Percentage, .747% Free Throw
Percentage
TRADE
SCENARIO A:
New
Orleans Pelicans/ Washington Wizards
NO
Sends to WAS:
C
DeMarcus Cousins
SF
Dante Cunningham
SG
Tony Allen
WAS Sends to NO:
1st Round Pick(2018)
2nd Round Pick(2019)
SF Otto Porter Jr
PF Chris McCullough
WAS Win Because:
This Trade would be
a huge win for Washington and make the Wizards instant Eastern
Conference Contenders, not just for this season but for the next 3 to
5 years. This trade would reunite College Star teammates at Kentucky
University Washington Wizards Franchise Point Guard John Wall and
Superstar Center DeMarcus Cousins. For a team like Washington looking
to make a move to take the next step toward being a contending team,
a deal like this would be ideal for their organization. In this deal
Washington would lose young thriving up-comer SF Otto Porter Jr but
would also net veteran wing defense specialist SG Tony Allen. I
believe Allen would be a great presence off the bench for Washington
in their playoff run. A trade like this could give the Washington
Wizards a starting lineup and solid bench as:
PG John Wall
SG Bradley Beal
SF Kelly Oubre Jr
PF Markieff Morris
C DeMarcus Cousins
C Marcin Gortat
F Mike Scott
F Dante Cunningham
PG Tim Frazier
SG Tony Allen
NO Win Because:
New Orleans could gain a win in
this deal as they could maximize the possible return on DeMarcus
Cousins here if do they feel they cannot afford to keep him
long-term. The Pelicans would be able to get draft assets in a 1st
round pick in 2018 and a additional 2nd round pick in 2019
to continue to add talent to their young roster. The Pelicans would
also get back a excellent fit alongside Superstar C Anthony Davis and
Star Point Guard Jrue Holiday in young SF Otto Porter Jr. Porter Jr
could possible expand his game and reach his true potential playing
with a team like New Orleans. After a deal like this the Pelicans
could have a starting lineup and bench such as:
PG Rajan Rondo
G Jrue Holiday
SF Otto Porter Jr
PF Anthony Davis
C Omer Asik
G E'Twaun Moore
F Solomon Hill
C Alexis Ajinca
PG Ian Clark
TRADE
SCENARIO B:
New
Orleans Pelicans/Boston Celtics
NO
Sends to BOS:
C
DeMarcus Cousins
PG
Rajan Rondo
BOS Sends to NO:
SF Jayson Tatum
PF Marcus Morris
PG Marcus Smart
C Aron Baynes
2019 1st Round
Pick(MEM)
BOS Win Because:
In a absolute
blockbuster trade the Celtics would for the second time this season
acquire a Superstar Talent in a huge deal. If this potential
Cousins-to-Boston trade was to come to fruition the NBA would have to
fear the Celtics again for the 5-10 years. Boston would win this
trade for several reasons: 1) DeMarcus Cousins paired up with Kyrie
Irving would make for a Kobe Bryant/Shaquille O'Neal like one-two
dominating combo. 2) This Trade would allow the Celtics to focus on
winning a championship this year and not still pushing for the future
with young talent( Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Terry Rozier). 3) In
also bringing back PG Rajan Rondo, the Celtics would not only add a
needed veteran backcourt player but bring back ties to the last great
Celtics Championship Team. 4) With this trade, the Celtics can
convince Cousins to sign long-term with SF Gordon Heyward also set to
join the team after injury next season. If a trade like this were to
land the Celtics could sport a dominating starting lineup and
excelling bench such as:
PG Rajan Rondo
PG Kyrie Irving
SF Jaylen Brown
PF Al Horford
C DeMarcus Cousins
PG Terry Rozier
SF Semi Ojeleye
C Daniel Theis
PG Shane Larkin
NO Win Because:
This trade could potentially be
a huge victory for the New Orleans Pelicans organization. I feel that
the Pelicans might not be able to afford Cousins long-term, and if
that's the case, a deal like this would go a long way to bringing
back the most value for Cousins at the 2018 NBA Trade Deadline. In
this particular deal, the Pelicans would gain a potential future
All-Star is SF Jayson Tatum to pair with Star Point Guard Jrue
Holiday and Superstar PF Anthony Davis. The Pelicans would also be
able to add two rotation players( Morris, Baynes) and a very talented
two-way young point guard in Marcus Smart. A 1st round
pick courtesy of the Memphis Grizzlies would also net the Pelicans a
valuable draft asset. After a blockbuster deal like this the Pelicans
could potentially have a starting lineup and solid bench such as:
PG Marcus Smart
G Jrue Holiday
SF Jayson Tatum
PF Marcus Morris
C Anthony Davis
SF Dante Cunningham
C Aron Baynes
SG E'Twaun Moore
PG Ian Clark
PF Solomon Hill
D)
George Hill
Position: PG
Size:
6'3”,190Lbs
Age: 31
Current
Team: Sacramento Kings
2017-18
Stats: 37 Games Played, 27.2 Minutes Per Game, 14.0 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 10.3 Points Per Game, 3.0 Rebounds Per Game, 2.7
Assists Per Game, 0.9 Steals Per Game, 0.3 Blocks Per Game, .462%
Field Goal Percentage, .456% 3-Point Percentage, .774% Free Throw
Percentage
TRADE
SCENARIO A:
Sacramento
Kings/Detroit Pistons
SAC
Sends to DET:
PG
George Hill
2nd Round Pick(2019)
Detroit Sends to SAC:
1st Round Pick(2019)
PG Reggie Jackson
DET Win Because:
The Pistons gain a
huge win in this trade with the Sacramento Kings because they would
gain a veteran starting point guard to help the Pistons in their
playoff push. In PG George Hill the Pistons would get a Point Guard
that could run the offense efficiently and get Franchise Center Andre
Drummond easier offensive opportunities. Hill also a excellent
defensive player would make for a supreme defensive backcourt tandem
with Piston Elite Defensive SG Avery Bradley. Hill also a very good
three-point shooter at a career 38% shooter, could provide excellent
spacing for not only Drummond but for Pistons offensive star forward
Tobias Harris. Lastly Hill makes great sense for the Pistons for his
relative reliability, Hill has played in 70 or more games in 6 out of
9 NBA Seasons. After a deal like this we could see the Detroit
Pistons starting lineup and bench looking such as:
PG George Hill
SG Avery Bradley
SF Reggie Bullock
SF Tobias Harris
C Andre Drummond
PG Ish Smith
SF Anthony Tolliver
SF Stanley Johnson
SG Luke Kennard
SAC Win Because:
This trade is a great win for
the Sacramento Kings for a few good reasons. 1) It allows the Kings
to trade veteran George Hill to a team where he can play competitive
basketball because Hill in not interested in playing a mentor in a
pure rebuilding situation. 2) The Kings would get back a solid draft
asset in the Pistons 2019 1st Round Pick. 3) At age 27 and
a 6-year NBA vet, Reggie Jackson could not only reestablish his
career with the Kings, Jackson could fill the role of mentor to young
Franchise Point Guard DeAaron Fox. After a deal like this the
Sacramento Kings could sport a starting lineup and bench like this:
PG DeAaron Fox
PG Reggie Jackson
SG Garrett Temple
PF Zach Randolph
C Wille Cauley-Stein
SG Buddy Hield
SG Bogdan Bogdanovic
SF Vince Carter
PG Frank Mason
PF Skal Labissiere
TRADE
SCENARIO B:
Sacramento
Kings/Cleveland Cavaliers
SAC
Sends to CLE:
PG
George Hill
CLE Sends to SAC:
SG JR Smith
PF/C Channing Frye
CLE Win Because:
The Cavalries gain a
major victory towards their championship hopes in this trade. This
trade moves the Cav's forward for a few reasons: 1) It gives the
Cav's a much needed defensively skilled Point Guard to match up with
Isaiah Thomas. 2) George Hill would become a perfect asset as he can
run the offense to help out Lebron James and Isaiah Thomas with
playmaking responsibilities but being a good long range shooter Hill
also spaces the floor tremendously for those same respective players.
3) Hill would allow the Cav's to match-up very well against any of
the NBA contenders in Golden State, Houston, or the Boston Celtics.
SAC Win Because:
The Sacramento Kings also win in
this deal for a couple reasons: 1) The Kings are able to trade George
Hill and a contract that doesn't fit their current rebuilding
timeline. 2) In Jr Smith the Kings get a player that is at his best a
great volume scorer. At age 32 Smith can still score 16-19 Points a
game given the minutes and the shooting opportunities. Smith could be
a good veteran presence like Zach Randolph and Vince Carter, as to
where Smith brings NBA championship experience. Current Kings young
wing players like SG Buddy Hield, SG Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG Malachi
Richardson, and even SF Justin Jackson could learn under watching a
player of Smith's talents and abilities. The Kings would also net the
expiring contract of PF/C Channing Frye to which would save them cap
space going into 2019. A trade like this could leave the Sacramento
Kings with a starting lineup and solid bench such as:
PG DeAaron Fox
SG Buddy Hield
SG Jr Smith
PF Zach Randolph
C Willie Cauley-Stein
SG Garrett Temple
SF Vince Carter
SG Bogdan Bogdanovic
C Kosta Koufos
SF Justin Jackson
E)
Nikola Mirotic
Position: PF
Size: 6'10”,
220Lbs
Age: 26
Current
Team: *Chicago Bulls
2017-18
Stats: 20 Games Played, 25.0 Minutes Per Game, 23.8 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 17.7 Points Per Game, 6.8 Rebounds Per Game, 1.6
Assists Per Game, 0.6 Steals Per Game, 0.5 Blocks Per Game, .490%
Field Goal Percentage, .457% 3-Point Percentage, .785% Free Throw
Percentage
Chicago
Bulls/ LA Clippers
CHI
Sends to LAC:
PF
Nikola Mirotic
C
Christiano Felicio
2nd Round Pick(2019)
LAC Sends to CHI:
2nd Round Pick(2018)
SF Danilo Gallinari
C Willie Reed
*Article written before Blake Griffin or Nikola Mirotic Trade
LAC Win Because:
This deal could be a major win
for the Los Angeles Clippers for a few reasons. 1) The Clippers would
land an ideal frontcourt mate and offensive nightmare for the Western
Conference. The Clippers could theoretically after this deal play a
front court of Nikola Mirotic, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan. With
their size and Mirotic ability to stretch the defense and spread the
court with his long range shooting prowess this would be an
intriguing offensive lineup. 2) Mirotic could be a better fit playing
alongside Blake Griffin than Danilo Gallinari. With Gallinari's game
more as a playmaker that is a great shooter he takes the ball out of
Blake Griffin's hands more than say Mirotic who is more of a spot up
shooter and could therefore be a better match to play in Los Angeles
with Blake Griffin. After a trade like this the Los Angeles Clippers
could sport a starting lineup and bench such as:
PG Milos Teodosic
SG Austin Rivers
SF Wesley Johnson
PF Blake Griffin
C DeAndre Jordan
SG Louis Williams
SF/PF Nikola Mirotic
PG Jawun Evans
C Cristiano Felicio
CHI Win Because:
In this trade the Chicago Bulls
land a victory for several reasons. 1) With the training camp beef
between Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis at some point one of these
players I believe would have to be moved. I believe of the two
Mirotic saying he would like to be moved and in my opinion being the
player that could gain the greater return makes Mirotic the prime
candiate to be traded. 2) In this deal the Bulls get back what could
be viewed as the last piece of their young rebuild and put them on
course to compete for a playoff appearance as early as next season.
In Danilo Gallinari the Bulls get a 8 year vet and younger side
veteran who has yet to reach his 30th birthday. Gallinari
could blend well with what the Bulls already have in Future star
Point Guard Kris Dunn, Shooting Guard Zach Levine, PF Lauri
Markkanen, and PF/C Bobby Portis. 3) Gallinari could also be a mentor
to young Bulls SF Danzel Valentine. 4) In this deal the Bulls also
get young C Wille Reed who could also fit well with their young team
and give quality minutes for the Bulls at the Center position going
forward. After a deal like this the Chicago Bulls next season could
sport a starting lineup and strong bench like this:
PG Kris Dunn
SG Zach Levine
SF Danilo Gallinari
PF Lauri Markkanen
C Robin Lopez
SG/SF Justin Holiday
PG Jerian Grant
SF Danzel Valentine
SG David Nwaba
C Willie Reed
F)
Kyle O'Quinn
Position:
PF/C
Size: 6'10”,
250Lbs
Age: 27
Current
Team: New York Knicks
2017-18
Stats: 47 Games Played, 17.0 Minutes Per Game, 19.7 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 6.9 Points Per Game, 5.8 Rebounds Per Game, 2.0
Assists Per Game, 0.4 Steals Per Game, 1.0 Blocks Per Game, .596%
Field Goal Percentage, .756% Free Throw Percentage
NEW
YORK KNICKS/GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
NYK
Sends to GSW:
PF/C
Kyle O'Quinn
PF
Isaiah Hicks
GSW Sends to NYK:
PF Jordan Bell
PF Kevon Looney
C JaVale McGee
NYK Win Because:
The New York Knicks could gain a
win in this deal for advancing by subtraction in this case. With the
Knicks having a logjam at Center this year with Centers Joakim Noah,
Enes Kanter, Willy Hernangomez, and Kyle O'Quinn on the roster, the
Knicks by trade deadline most likely have to make a deal of one of
those players. Kyle O'Quinn by having the most economic contract and
by being a very talented modern day big man, might prove to be the
most intriguing trade piece of the bunch. Dealing O'Quinn will allow
the Knicks to play young 2017 All-Rookie Team Selection C Willy
Hernangomez more minutes and alllow him to develop further as a NBA
Center. In this deal the Knicks net a interesting piece in rookie PF
out of Oregon Jordan Bell. I believe Bell could be a great fit with
the Knicks, as a athletic big-man that brings all the intangibles he
could be a great bench player bringing great energy along with
driving for loose balls, great lob finishes, and using his great
shot-blocking ability to get the crowd going for the future Knicks in
Madison Square Garden. The Knicks would also get to try out young
talent big-man Kevon Looney and would most likely just waive C JaVale
McGee in this deal. After a solid deal like this the New York Knicks
could sport a starting lineup and solid bench such as:
PG Frank Ntilikina
SG Tim Hardaway Jr
SG Courtney Lee
PF Kristaps Porzingis
C Enes Kanter
SF Doug McDermott
C Willy Hernangomez
SF/PF Lance Thomas
PF Jordan Bell
PG Jarret Jack
PG Trey Burke
G Ron Baker
GSW Win Because:
This would be a nice case of the
rich getting richer in this deal for the Golden State Warriors. In C
Kyle O'Quinn the Warriors get a played that plays the exact style of
basketball they promote and infuse into the perfect system of team
basketball. O'Quinn is a great passer as a big-man and an excellent
shot-blocker, two qualities that would make him an ideal fit to
replace former Center of the 2015 Warriors Andrew Bogut. O'Quinn also
being schooled in the vaunted Phil Jackson triangle offense that the
Warriors run many aspects of also makes O'Quinn an supreme fit for
the Golden State Warriors. After striking a solid deal like this the
Warriors could potential have a starting lineup and strong bench such
as:
PG Stephen Curry
SG Klay Thompson
SF Kevin Durant
PF Draymond Green
C Kyle O'Quinn
SF Andre Iguodala
PG Shaun Livingston
PF David West
C Zaza Pachuila
SG Nick Young
G)
Marc Gasol
Position: C
Size: 7'1”,
255Lbs
Age: 32
Current
Team: Memphis Grizzlies
2017-18
Stats: 43 Games Played, 34.4 Minutes Per Game, 17.6 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 18.1 Points Per Game, 8.6 Rebounds Per Game, 3.9
Assists Per Game, 0.7 Steals Per Game, 1.5 Blocks Per Game, .419%
Field Goal Percentage, .328% 3-Point Percentage, .836% Free Throw
Percentage
TRADE
SCENARIO A:
Memphis
Grizzlies/Milwaukee Bucks
MEM
Sends to MIL:
SG
Tyreke Evans
C
Marc Gasol
MIL Sends to MEM:
1st Round Pick(2018)
2nd Round Pick(2020)
SG/SF Tony Snell
PF/C Thon Maker
SF/PF Mirza Teletovic
MEM Win Because:
In this deal Memphis has the
opportunity to land a win for a few reasons. 1) With great turmoil
and now losing in Memphis this season, it might be time to blow up
the core of their roster and begin rebuilding with young talent. The
biggest piece that could be dealt in that case would be Memphis
Franchise Center Marc Gasol. This trade would be a ideal landing spot
for Gasol. 2) Memphis is able to get a great return for Gasol and
begin moving on from the Gasol era with 2 draft assets in the 2018
1st round pick and the 2019 2nd Round Pick. 3)
The Grizzlies are also able to gain a young frontcourt talent with
immense potential in PF/C Thon Maker. In Maker Memphis would have a
young player they can develop to being a major contributor to a
winning team in the future. After a deal like this we could see the
Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup and solid bench as:
PG Mike Conley
SG Tony Snell
SF Dillon Brooks
PF JaMychal Green
C Thon Maker
SF James Ennis
SG Aaron Harrison
PF Ivan Rabb
C Jarell Martin
MIL Win Because:
In this trade the Milwaukee
Bucks land a huge victory and makes themselves instant Eastern
Conference Contenders. This trade is a win for Bucks for a few
reasons. 1) In Marc Gasol the Bucks land the best player in this
trade and one of the best Centers in the entire NBA. 2) Gasol and his
versatile game could blend excellently in Milwaukee and make for the
Bucks to have one of the best young teams in the entire NBA. 3) Also
netting SG Tyreke Evans in this deal the Bucks would add a veteran
playmaker that could form a lethal attacking 1-2-3 punch with PG Eric
Bledsoe and SF Giannis Antekumpko. After swinging a deal like this
the Milwaukee Bucks could sport an entertaining starting lineup and
strong bench as:
PG Eric Bledsoe
SG Tyreke Evans
SF Khris Middleton
SF Giannis Antekoumpo
C Marc Gasol
PG Matthew Dellaedova
C John Henson
SF/PF Jabari Parker
PG/SG Malcolm Brogdon
PF D.J. Wilson
TRADE
SCENARIO B:
Memphis
Grizzlies/Toronto Raptors
MEM
Sends to TOR:
C
Marc Gasol
TOR Sends to MEM:
SF C.J. Miles
C Jonas Valanciunas
PG Fred VanVleet
2019 2nd Round Pick
MEM Win Because:
This Trade is good win for the
Memphis Grizzlies for a few reasons. 1) It allows Memphis to move on
from the Marc Gasol era and gain a significant return for him. 2) In
Jonas Valanciunas, Memphis gets a Franchise Center in return for
Gasol and one that is 7 years younger. In Toronto, Valanciunas might
of not even scratched the surface of his immense potential coming in
to the league as the 5th overall pick in the 2011 NBA
Draft. In Memphis Valanciunas could be built around and developed
further. 3) Memphis would also land a talented young point guard in
Fred VanVleet, at age 23 and a lot of offensive ability. A trade like
this would give the Memphis Grizzlies a starting lineup and solid
bench such as:
PG Mike Conley
SG Aaron Harrison
SF Dillon Brooks
PF JaMychal Green
C Jonas Valanciunas
SF James Ennis
PG Fred VanVleet
SF C.J. Miles
PF Ivan Rabb
C Jarell Martin
TOR Win Because:
This trade could be a huge win
for the Toronto Raptors and could potential make them NBA
Championship Contenders. A trade like this could be a win for the
Raptors for several reasons. 1) In trading for Marc Gasol the Raptors
would gain one of the best Centers in the NBA and change the dynamics
of their team. Gasol could fit perfectly along with the Raptors
current star backcourt tandem of PG Kyle Lowry and SG DeMar Derozan.
2) This trade would allow the Raptors to make a upgrade at the
position they would have to, to take the next step toward becoming a
championship contender. 3) This trade would also be a win for the
Raptors not having to give up any of their young stud players like SF
OG Anunoby, PG Delon Wright, and C Jakob Poeltl or any 1st
Round Picks. A great deal like this for the Raptors could lead them
to starting lineups and solid bench as such:
PG Kyle Lowry
SG DeMar DeRozan
SF OG Anunoby
PF Serge Ibaka
C Marc Gasol
PG Delon Wright
PF Pascal Siakam
SG Norman Powell
C Jakob Poeltl
H)
Jordan Clarkson
Position: SG
Size: 6'5,
190Lbs
Age: 25
Current
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
2017-18
Stats: 45 Games Played, 22.9 Minutes Per Game, 16.6 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 14.0 Points Per Game, 2.9 Rebounds Per Game, 3.1
Assists Per Game, 0.7 Steals Per Game, 0.0 Blocks Per Game, .450%
Field Goal Percentage, .335% 3-Point Percentage, .758% Free Throw
Percentage
La
Lakers/ Okc Thunder
OKC
Sends to LAL:
SG
Alex Abrines
SG
Terrance Ferguson
SF
Kyle Singler
PG
PJ Dozier
LAL Sends to OKC:
SG Jordan Clarkson
LAL Win Because:
The Los Angeles Lakers in this
trade land a win for several reasons. 1) With Jordan Clarkson set to
make over $25 Million over the next two seasons it may make better
sense to move Clarkson for the Lakers whom will be looking to land a
big free agent in the 2018 off-season more salary cap space. 2) In
this deal the Lakers get a younger player whom has many of Clarkson
offensive abilities in 1st Year SG Terrence Ferguson. In
Ferguson the Lakers get a supreme athlete who has exciting leaping
ability and shooting prowess who is only 19 and has a world of
potential. 3) Adding players like SG Alex Abrines and SG Terrence
Ferguson the Lakers would add two player that compliment the young
Lakers core's timeline very well. After a trade like this the Los
Angeles Lakers Starting lineup and bench could look like this:
PG Lonzo Ball
SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF Brandon Ingram
PF Julius Randle
C Brook Lopez
PF Kyle Kuzma
SG Terrence Ferguson
SF/PF Larry Nance Jr
SG Alex Abrines
OKC Win Because:
This trade could be a huge
potential win for the OKC Thunder. In SG Jordan Clarkson, the Thunder
get a player that could greatly compliment the current Thunder roster
well. Clarkson would be able to play the same role he now does occupy
with the Lakers as a scoring playmaker off the bench. With the
Thunder Clarkson would give the Thunder a more complete team and a
deeper roster to compete in the Western Conference playoffs. After a
great deal like this the Thunder can sport a starting lineup and
strong bench such as:
PG Russell Westbrook
SG Paul George
SF Andre Roberson
SF Carmelo Anthony
C Steven Adams
PG Raymond Felton
SG Jordon Clarkson
SF Jerami Grant
PF Patrick Patterson
PLAYOFF
HOPEFULS TRADES:
A)
Stanley Johnson
Position: SF
Size: 6'7”,
245Lbs
Age: 21
Current
Team: Detroit Pistons
2017-18
Stats: 33 Games Played, 27.1 Minutes Per Game, 8.0 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 7.2 Points Per Game, 3.6 Rebounds Per Game, 1.4
Assists Per Game, 1.3 Steals Per Game, 0.2 Blocks Per Game, .348%
Field Goal Percentage, .295% 3-Point Percentage, .783% Free Throw
Percentage
NEW
YORK KNICKS/DETROIT PISTONS
NYK
Sends to DET:
SG
Courtney Lee
2nd Round Pick(2019)
Detroit Sends to NYK:
1st Round Pick(2019)
C Boban Marjanovic
SF Stanley Johnson
B)
Derrick Favors
Position: PF
Size: 6'10”,
210Lbs
Age: 26
Current
Team: Utah Jazz
2017-18
Stats: 42 Games Played, 28.2 Minutes Per Game, 18.6 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 12.3 Points Per Game, 7.0 Rebounds Per Game, 1.5
Assists Per Game, 0.7 Steals Per Game, 1.0 Blocks Per Game, .550%
Field Goal Percentage, .227% 3-Point Percentage, .719% Free Throw
Percentage
UTAH
JAZZ/PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
POR
Sends to UTAH:
SF
Maurice Harkless
C
Zach Collins
PF
Ed Davis
PF
Caleb Swanigan
Utah Sends to POR:
PF Derrick Favors
SF Joe Johnson
C)
Evan Fournier
Position:
SG/SF
Size: 6'7,
205Lbs
Age: 25
Current
Team: Orlando Magic
2017-18
Stats: 37 Games Played, 32.6 Minutes Per Game, 15.6 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 17.9 Points Per Game, 3.3 Rebounds Per Game, 2.9
Assists Per Game, 0.9 Steals Per Game, 0.3 Blocks Per Game, .461%
Field Goal Percentage, .395% 3-Point Percentage, .886% Free Throw
Percentage
ORLANDO
MAGIC/NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
NOP
Sends to ORL:
C
Alexis Ajinca
SF
Solomon Hill
1st Round Pick(2019)
ORL Sends to NOP:
SG Aaron Afflalo
SG/SF Evan Fournier
SNEAKY
GOOD TWO-WAY DEALS:
A)
Buddy Hield
Position: SG
Size: 6'5,
195Lbs
Age: 24
Current
Team: Sacramento Kings
2017-18
Stats: 43 Games Played, 24.0 Minutes Per Game, 15.1 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 12.3 Points Per Game, 3.6 Rebounds Per Game, 1.7
Assists Per Game, 0.9 Steals Per Game, 0.2 Blocks Per Game, .436%
Field Goal Percentage, .429% 3-Point Percentage, .894% Free Throw
Percentage
Sacramento
Kings/Philadelphia 76ers
SAC
Sends to PHI:
SG
Buddy Hield
SF
JaKarr Sampson
PHI Sends to SAC:
2nd Round Pick(2019)
SG/SF Justin Anderson
PF Richaun Holmes
B)
Cory Joseph
Position: PG
Size: 6'3”,
190Lbs
Age: 26
Current
Team: Utah Jazz
2017-18
Stats: 47 Games Played, 25.8 Minutes Per Game, 11.7 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 8.0 Points Per Game, 2.8 Rebounds Per Game, 3.0
Assists Per Game, 0.9 Steals Per Game, 0.2 Blocks Per Game, .441%
Field Goal Percentage, .385% 3-Point Percentage, .774% Free Throw
Percentage
Indiana
Pacers/Utah Jazz
IND
Sends to UTH:
PG
Cory Joseph
F
T.J. Leaf
UTH Sends to IND:
C Tony Bradley
PG Dante Exum
C)
Mike Conley
Position: PG
Size: 6'1”,
185Lbs
Age: 30
Current
Team: Memphis Grizzlies
2017-18
Stats: 12 Games Played, 31.1 Minutes Per Game, 15.9 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 17.1 Points Per Game, 2.3 Rebounds Per Game, 4.1
Assists Per Game, 1.0 Steals Per Game, 0.3 Blocks Per Game, .381%
Field Goal Percentage, .312% 3-Point Percentage, .803% Free Throw
Percentage
Memphis
Grizzlies/Detroit Pistons
MEM
Sends to DET:
PG
Mike Conley
SG Wayne Selden
2nd Round Pick(2019)
DET Sends to MEM:
1st Round Pick(2019)
2nd Round Pick(2020)
PG Reggie Jackson
SG Luke Lennard
PF Jon Leuer
D)
Justice Winslow
Position: SF
Size: 6'7”,
225Lbs
Age: 21
Current
Team: Miami Heat
2017-18
Stats: 32 Games Played, 22.6 Minutes Per Game, 10.6 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 6.2 Points Per Game, 5.1 Rebounds Per Game, 2.0
Assists Per Game, 0.6 Steals Per Game, 0.1 Blocks Per Game, .419%
Field Goal Percentage, .447% 3-Point Percentage, .654% Free Throw
Percentage
Miami
Heat/Utah Jazz
MIA
Sends to UTH:
SF
Justice Winslow
PF
Derrick Jones Jr
UTH Sends to MIA:
2nd Round Pick(2018)
PG Raul Neto
SG/SF Rodney Hood
E)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Position: SG
Size: 6'5,
205Lbs
Age: 24
Current
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
2017-18
Stats: 38 Games Played, 33.4 Minutes Per Game, 13.0 PER(Player
Efficiency Rating), 13.7 Points Per Game, 4.8 Rebounds Per Game, 2.1
Assists Per Game, 1.7 Steals Per Game, 0.3 Blocks Per Game, .416%
Field Goal Percentage, .357% 3-Point Percentage, .765% Free Throw
Percentage
Los
Angeles Lakers/Orlando Magic/Dallas Mavericks
LAL
Receive:
SG
Mario Hezonja
SG
Aaron Affalo
C
Nerlens Noel
ORL Receive:
2nd Round Pick from
Dallas(2019)
SG Josh Hart
PG Yogi Ferrell
DAL
Receive:
SG
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
2nd
Round Pick from LAL(2020)
C Thomas Bryant
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