1)
Chicago sends Lauri Markanen and Damien Lillard
New Orleans sends Anthony Davis
Chicago is struggling to make the post season and Lillard is doing very little to help their cause. Add in AD and Chicago suddenly becomes the favorite to win it all.
New Orleans with AD are looking at a 7th or 8th seed and a 1st round sweep. New Orleans with Lauri and Lillard are looking at a 7th or 8th seed and a 1st round sweep, but their future is brighter.
2)
Orlando Sends Derrick Favors, Hassan Whiteside, and DEN 24 1st
Minnesota sends Tyus Jones, Bradley Beal, and Caleb Swanigan
Orlando is a point guard and some 3 point shooting away from making some noise, and they are bringing in two of the best 3 point shooters in the league. Vucevic can fill in for Whiteside and Orlando has multiple players that can play spot minutes at Power Forward.
Minnesota is not going to care about Whiteside or Favors they hold little to no value but a 15-17 pick will go a long way. They might be able to use the pick and some assets to get their 2025 1st back.Andrew Wiggins: Yeah some balance on this team would be great, but I dont think our GM or coach care about winning
3)
Cleveland sends Blake Griffin
Charlotte sends Christian Wood
Charlotte has shown they are a legit threat in the east. Blake would help them lock up home court in the 1st round and challenge any east team in the playoffs.
Cleveland has a very mediocre roster and the chances they get through 4 teams in the playoffs is next to 0. Yeah the talent of the head coach should get them in the playoffs but i think they want more in Cleveland. Blake is better than Wood this year, next year at age 35 he will not be.
4)
Milwaukee sends Jonas Valunciunas
Dallas sends Derrick Rose
The Bucks are close to fighting for a playoff spot, a veteran PG will get them even closer. The main reason the bucks make this trade is for the expiring contract. The Bucks will be an attractive destination for players looking to join an up and coming team.
The Mavs are in the opposite position the only way they will sign anyone is if they give them a long bloated contract. They would be better off with J-Vals expiring contract which will hold value.