1 New Trade Idea for Every Team 1 Week Before 2025 NBA Trade Deadline

A potentially sleepy NBA trade season appears fully awakened.

And with a week still remaining before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, there is plenty of time left to shake things up across the hoops world.

To be clear, there are still complications that could stand in the way of a landscape-shifting type of trade deadline. Trades are trickier for big spenders under the collective bargaining agreement, and sellers have been in short supply since the postseason field expanded with the addition of the play-in tournament.

Still, there are multiple difference-makers sitting on the market. Brandon Ingram has been available for months, Jimmy Butler is still awaiting his ticket out of South Beach, and now the Sacramento Kings are reportedly "expected to open talks" for a De'Aaron Fox deal, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

So, maybe we'll see some blockbuster trades yet. For now, we're piecing together swaps—big and small—while envisioning one deadline deal for every team.

Atlanta Hawks receive: Jakob Poeltl

Toronto Raptors receive: Clint Capela, Kobe Bufkin, a 2025 second-round pick (via MIN) and a 2027 second-round pick (via LAC)

While this wouldn't accomplish Atlanta's likely top deadline goal of finding some non-Trae Young playmaking, the club could stand to upgrade over Capela at the center spot.

Adding the rock-solid Poeltl would do the trick. And the trade cost shouldn't be unbearable, with the 29-year-old big man and the rebuilding Raptors not residing on the same timeline.

Poeltl doesn't carry the perimeter enhancements of a new-age center, but he checks off all the necessary boxes on the interior and would be a fun pick-and-roll partner for Young.

The fact that the Austrian isn't a complete zero as a passer should help, too, given how few assists Atlanta generates from someone other than its star lead guard.

Boston Celtics receive: Javonte Green

New Orleans Pelicans receive: Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round pick

The Celtics are short on trade assets and financial flexibility, but that shouldn't be too big a worry when their needs list is tiny, too.

They could stand to be a tad deeper on the wings behind Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser. Green, who opened his career in Boston, would provide a little boost.

The 31-year-old is, at worst, a defense-first energizer who always supplies the hustle. But if his three-ball keeps falling like it has this season (career-high 38.2 percent, albeit on limited volume), he'd have a non-zero chance of becoming at least a semi-regular in the rotation.

Brooklyn Nets receive: Marcus Smart, GG Jackson II and a 2025 first-round pick (top-five protected)

Memphis Grizzlies receive: Cameron Johnson

NBA insider Marc Stein recently reported that the Nets don't feel they have to trade Cameron Johnson by the deadline.

Hopefully, that's just an attempt at gaining leverage, though, because Brooklyn's primary objective should be to capitalize on the swingman's trade value. Plus, there's the added incentive of potentially bottoming out even more without him ahead of a loaded 2025 draft.

The time to move Johnson, in other words, is right now. And this deal could make that happen.

Between Jackson, an All-Rookie second-teamer last season, and the incoming first, Brooklyn might walk away with a pair of building blocks. While it has no use for Smart now, it might have the chance to flip him for additional assets as soon as this offseason, when he could attract the right win-now shopper based on his championship experience and expiring contract.

Charlotte Hornets receive: David Roddy and a 2025 second-round pick (via MIN)

Atlanta Hawks receive: Vasilije Micić

Earlier this season, it felt like the Hornets might try an acceleration-focused blockbuster deal to get Buzz City buzzing again.

Between Charlotte's record and the near-universal celebration of this draft class, though, this hardly feels like the right time for the franchise to fast-forward.

So, the Hornets might instead be interested in swapping out a present asset (the 31-year-old Micić) for a couple of future-focused ones.

Admittedly, it's possible the return package amounts to nothing. Roddy is on his third team in three seasons, and this is probably a mid-to-late second-rounder. Still, the Hornets have nothing to lose by placing these bets.

Roddy, 23, was a first-round pick in 2022, and building blocks can be found at any point of the draft. If the Hornets got lucky, they'd flip a 30-something reserve for a pair of long-term keepers.

Chicago Bulls receive: Kyle Anderson, Gary Payton II, Gui Santos and a 2025 first-round pick (lottery-protected)

Golden State Warriors receive: Nikola Vučević

Chicago might feel a certain amount of internal pressure—and even more of it from outside the organization—to sniff out a Zach LaVine trade.

If the Bulls aren't enamored with the offers they're receiving, though, delaying that deal until this summer or even next season isn't the worst idea. There would be risk he might get hurt, sure, but if he's healthy, the 29-year-old is capable of posting similar production.

Chicago should act with more urgency regarding Vučević. Father Time can't be too far behind the 34-year-old, and he might move back into the untradeable column if his outside shooting goes frigid again (his three-point percentage is at an ominous 27.3 in January).

Golden State is eager to add a floor-spacing center, though, and is reportedly "at the front of the line" for Vučević, per NBA insider Marc Stein.

The Warriors have so far been "unwilling" to give up more than second-round picks, but maybe they'll get desperate closer to the deadline and let go of a lottery pick.

That already might feel like a no-brainer for the Bulls, let alone if they'd also get an energetic 22-year-old in Santos and potentially moveable vets in Anderson and Payton, too.

Cleveland Cavaliers receive: Chris Boucher

Toronto Raptors receive: Georges Niang, a 2025 second-round pick (via MIL) and a 2027 second-round pick (via DEN)

There's a universe in which the Cavaliers go for broke and add a legitimate two-way wing, but we probably aren't living in it.

Their asset collection is limited, and they may struggle to see the need for a trade of that magnitude when they're already winning at the East's best clip. Plus, rival executives are skeptical that Cleveland won't seek out a cost-cutting trade to sneak under the tax, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.

If the Cavs don't mind adding a little payroll, though, they might seek out a swap like this to increase their frontcourt flexibility and gain some protection at the center spot in case Evan Mobley or Jarrett Allen suffers an untimely injury.

Boucher, who's on an expiring contract, can shuffle between the 4 and 5 spots while supplying a helpful blend of shot-blocking, shot-making and above-the-rim activity. His per-36-minutes averages probably aren't sustainable, but they still speak to his versatility: 22.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.0 threes (at a 37 percent clip), 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks.

Dallas Mavericks receive: Kelly Olynyk

Toronto Raptors receive: Maxi Kleber, Jaden Hardy and a 2025 second-round pick (via DEN or PHI)

The Mavericks have an immediate need for frontcourt reinforcements with Dereck Lively II sidelined by a right ankle stress fracture (and Kleber out with a broken foot).

They may have a longer-standing need for versatility at the center spot, since they aren't getting much shooting or playmaking from the center spot.

Olynyk would address both areas, and he should even be able to soak up minutes alongside Lively or Daniel Gafford in the right matchups.

Dallas doesn't necessarily need an offensive lift (eighth in efficiency), but it's residing in the really-good ranks and not the elite tier. A clean bill of health and the addition of Olynyk might be enough to make that leap.

Denver Nuggets receive: De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanović

Atlanta Hawks receive: Michael Porter Jr., Zeke Nnaji and a 2031 first-round pick swap

Jamal Murray's return to form has presumably lessened the need for Denver to shop for a No. 2 option, but the Nuggets could still use their Zach LaVine trade package to make their perimeter group deeper and better balanced at both ends.

This is, admittedly, buying high on Hunter, but he's worth the splurge if he's scoring (19.2 points per game) and shooting (40.3 percent from three) at these rates. Meanwhile, the addition of Bogdanović, a national teammate of Nikola Jokić for Serbia, could jolt Denver's reserve group, which ranks just 24th in offensive efficiency.

Losing Porter would sting, but the Nuggets would potentially replace all of his shooting while upgrading on defense and distributing. Getting out of the money owed to him and Nnaji might also make the future a little easier to navigate.

Detroit Pistons receive: Brandon Ingram

New Orleans Pelicans receive: Tim Hardaway Jr., Isaiah Stewart, a 2025 second-round pick (via TOR) and a 2027 second-round pick (via BRK or DAL)

The Pistons are a logical second-star suitor, as their need for more scoring and shot-creation around Cade Cunningham has only grown more glaring since losing Jaden Ivey with a broken fibula.

The issue is the brightest stars on the market don't look like fits in Detroit. Jimmy Butler wouldn't solve the spacing issues (or fit the timeline), and De'Aaron Fox might be too ball-dominant to pair with Cunningham.

The Pistons could, however, see Ingram as offering a more accommodating middle ground. He isn't quite a net-shredder, but he's had seasons in which he's shot the long ball with impressive volume and efficiency. He's also capable of orchestrating an offense while still being comfortable as a second fiddle.

His trade value should be reasonable, too, since he's currently injured (ankle) and unsigned past this season. Detroit might see this deal as a valuable trial run to see whether he's worth a significant financial commitment this summer.

Golden State Warriors receive: Nikola Vučević

Chicago Bulls receive: Kyle Anderson, Gary Payton II, Gui Santos, a 2025 second-round pick (31-37 protected, via MIA) and a 2030 second-round pick

The Warriors could take a bigger swing—they're reportedly "back in the mix for Jimmy Butler," per Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports—but they've been open about their reluctance to deplete their long-term assets on a player who wouldn't transform them into a championship contender.

They could be candidates for a mid-sized swap like this, then. Vučević would immediately ease some of the offensive burden shouldered by Stephen Curry as a solid scorer, reliable range shooter and clever passer while not costing a fortune in trade chips.

This trade alone wouldn't put another championship banner in the Chase Center rafters, but it also wouldn't preclude them from making the kinds of additional moves that might raise one eventually.

Houston Rockets receive: Josh Richardson and a 2026 second-round pick (via LAL)

Miami Heat receive: 2026 second-round pick (31-55 protected)

Between Houston's win-now talent, lack of a top-shelf star and plethora of draft picks and young players, the Rockets appear on first glance as prime candidates for a blockbuster trade. It just doesn't seem like that's actually in the cards, though.

They weren't willing to break up their young core for Giannis Antetokounmpo, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic, and that stance "has not changed" even with De'Aaron Fox's arrival to the trade market, Iko later reported.

The Rockets, per Iko, don't want to disrupt their rotation and "would seek draft compensation (second-round picks) to take on additional salary." A small-scale swap like this might work.

Richardson might wind up as a buyout candidate, but Houston would be incentivized by the Lakers' 2026 second-rounder to bring him onboard.

Indiana Pacers receive: Cameron Johnson

Brooklyn Nets receive: Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, a 2028 first-round pick (top-five protected) and a 2030 first-round pick swap

Myles Turner's name is generating trade buzz again, but that doesn't feel like the move for Indiana to make.

Yes, it could be tricky to re-sign the 28-year-old this summer, but trading him now feels directly opposed to the Pacers' aggressive addition of Pascal Siakam last season. It would be a strange step back from an ascending squad that reached the conference finals last season and holds a top-six seed in the East standings.

Indiana should try to keep pushing forward, particularly with a potentially perfect fit like Johnson seemingly waiting for someone to snatch him up.

The Pacers need to ramp up their three-point volume (20th in makes), and Johnson might be the best shooter on the market. If they could get a deal done without giving up promising prospect Jarace Walker, that's a gamble worth taking.

Los Angeles Clippers receive: Jordan Clarkson

Utah Jazz receive: P.J. Tucker, Bones Hyland, a 2030 second-round pick and a 2031 second-round pick

The Clippers have been more than ready to part with Tucker and Hyland for quite some time, but they're clearly hoping to find value from these subtractions. This might do the trick.

L.A. needs more scoring in general, but it particularly needs more offensive production from the second unit. Clarkson, a former Sixth Man of the Year, could scratch that itch.

This hasn't been a great year by his standards, but the 32-year-old is still supplying 15.9 points and 3.9 assists per night. Those marks would rank third and second, respectively, in L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers receive: De'Aaron Fox

Sacramento Kings receive: Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2031 first-round pick (top-five protected)

The wait is over. And not just for the first hypothetical Fox megadeal of this exercise, but also for the kind of high-end upgrade needed for the Lakers to loosen their grip on their top trade chips.

For all of the progress Reaves has made the past few seasons, he's not a true third star next to Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Fox, a Klutch Sports client like L.A.'s biggest stars, meets that standard and potentially looms as the missing piece of the club's championship puzzle.

The Lakers could use a downhill dimension to their offense (they average the fourth-fewest drives in the league), and Fox can provide that.

It would be even better if he rediscovered his shooting touch (36.9 percent from distance last season; 32.4 this year), but his transition attacking, scoring, playmaking and ability to come through in the clutch make him worth the costly investment.

Memphis Grizzlies receive: Cameron Johnson

Brooklyn Nets receive: Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama and a 2026 first-round pick

The Grizzlies' need for a two-way wing dates back to their grit-and-grind era. It's long past time to fill that void, and Johnson could be the perfect way to do it.

The 28-year-old is a legitimate sharpshooter who'd provide badly needed breathing room for an offense that can get a little clunky in the half court. And while he probably isn't actually the 19.4 points-per-game scorer he's been in Brooklyn this season, that's fine for Memphis, which might slot him fourth in the scoring hierarchy behind Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.

The price is significant, even for those of us who were never convinced Smart was a great fit for the Grizzlies. Aldama is a real talent, and there's always a certain amount of worry when letting go of a near-future first-rounder with no protection on it.

However, Johnson still feels worth it for his positional fit and Memphis' championship chances.

Miami Heat receive: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter and a 2025 second-round pick (via DEN or PHI, from PHO)

Phoenix Suns receive: Jimmy Butler

Sacramento Kings receive: Bradley Beal, Jaime Jaquez Jr., a 2027 first-round pick (via UTA, CLE or MIN, from PHO), a 2029 first-round pick (from MIA) and a 2029 first-round pick (via UTA, CLE or MIN, from PHO)

Did the Heat just find their way out of the Butler business? If Beal would OK a trade to Sacramento, they just might have.

Miami has seemingly run out of patience with its thrice suspended swingman, and while finding a workable deal has been tricky, Fox's arrival to the trade market potentially changes everything. The Heat could now conceivably emerge from a Butler blockbuster with the best player in hand, one who just so happens to be a college teammate of franchise centerpiece Bam Adebayo.

In fact, the Heat, run by one-time Wildcat Pat Riley, could push forward around a trio of Kentucky products in Fox, Adebayo and Tyler Herro. That's a legitimate Big Three capable of making noise not only this season but also many more seasons to come.

Milwaukee Bucks receive: Zach LaVine

Chicago Bulls receive: Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2031 second-round pick

This trade doesn't technically work at the moment, since the Bucks are unable to aggregate salaries as a second-apron team. If they could first find a taker for Pat Connaughton, though, they might have traction on a trade.

Milwaukee appears eager to shake things up. The Bucks are "as determined as any team on the NBA map" to make a deadline deal, per NBA insider Marc Stein, and they have interest in LaVine, per Chicago Sports Network's K.C. Johnson.

A LaVine-Damian Lillard backcourt would have major concerns defensively, but the offensive upside for a LaVine-Lillard-Giannis Antetokounmpo trio might be great enough to overlook them.

A bona fide third scorer might take this team over the top, and LaVine clearly fits the bill while averaging an even 24 points per night on 51.1/44.6/79.7 shooting.

Minnesota Timberwolves receive: Malaki Branham, a 2025 second-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick (via UTA)

San Antonio Spurs receive: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

If the Timberwolves, who are on track to be a play-in team, view the deadline through a wider lens than just the remainder of this season, that could put their future finances in focus.

This is a colossally costly roster and will be for the foreseeable future, and that's without factoring in future deals for free-agents-to-be such as Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid (player option).

It might make sense, then, for Minnesota to get something for Alexander-Walker now instead of losing him for nothing over the offseason.

Three second-round picks would open paths to finding rotation players, whether that's in the draft itself or on the trade market. The Wolves would also have Branham on his rookie contract for another season, and while he hasn't done a ton during this campaign, the 2022 first-round pick has shown flashes of shot-creation and quick-strike scoring.

New Orleans Pelicans receive: Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, a 2025 second-round pick (via POR), a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick

Toronto Raptors receive: Brandon Ingram

Pelicans fans might be miffed about not sending them a first-round pick in an Ingram trade. If that return was available, though, wouldn't New Orleans have taken it by now?

The 27-year-old can't stay healthy, and while he's technically a former All-Star, it's worth noting he's now five seasons removed from getting that call. Throw in the fact that he's unsigned past this season, and his trade value is murky at best.

Some teams might sense a bargain opportunity, though, and the Raptors are reportedly a "team to watch" in the Ingram sweepstakes, per NBA insider Marc Stein.

New Orleans could probably command at least a modest return from Toronto, and this deal would net the Pels not only the three seconds but also potentially additional assets if they could manage to flip one or both of Olynyk and Brown.

New York Knicks receive: Jonas Valančiūnas

Washington Wizards receive: Mitchell Robinson, a 2025 second-round pick (via BOS or MEM) and a 2026 second-round pick (via DET, MIL or ORL)

Robinson had ankle surgery in May and has been sidelined ever since. The Knicks could have real reservations about his ability to impact the club at all this season.

Those same concerns obviously wouldn't exist with Valančiūnas, who's been productive and durable just about everywhere he's been. He has his limitations away from the basket at both ends, but he'll still add value with his post scoring, rebounding and screen-setting.

If New York doesn't mind paying a semi-premium for a backup big man—Robinson is a real asset when healthy—it would put its current roster in better position with this trade.

Oklahoma City Thunder receive: Collin Sexton

Utah Jazz receive: Isaiah Joe, Ousmane Dieng and a 2025 first-round pick (top-10 protected, their own)

The strongest MVP argument for Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be what happens—or doesn't happen—when he needs a breather.

Despite all of OKC's depth, this offense malfunctions as soon as its lead guard needs a breather. The Thunder's offensive rating is 120 with him (would be second overall) and 104.5 without (last).

If Oklahoma City wants to curtail those swings, Sexton should be a priority target.

The 26-year-old can get over his skis when tasked as a primary playmaker, but he knows how to get buckets. For the second straight season, he's averaging better than 18 points in fewer than 30 minutes per night, and he might be one hot streak away from 50/40/90 enshrinement (actual slash is 47.9/41.4/89).

Orlando Magic receive: De'Aaron Fox

Sacramento Kings receive: Jonathan Isaac, Anthony Black, a 2026 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2030 second-round pick (via MIL)

Is this the Magic moment? Orlando has teetered on the brink of a full-fledged breakout ever since young forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner started showing off their All-Star potential, but the lack of a backcourt complement to those wings has so far held the squad back.

Bring Fox to the home of Disney, and the Magic might be ready to join the East's elite sooner than later.

In a perfect world, he'd be more reliable from the perimeter than he has been this season, but there are only so many ways to nitpick the potential addition of a 27-year-old star.

The Magic would be a terror in transition, relentless on the defensive end and plenty potent offensively with three different players capable of erupting for 30-plus points on any given night.

Philadelphia 76ers receive: Jimmy Butler and Alec Burks

Miami Heat receive: Paul George and a 2026 first-round pick (top-five protected)

The snake-bitten 76ers haven't stayed healthy long enough to get a great feel for how George fits with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, but at least one key member of the club might already be willing to end this experiment.

Per Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, Embiid might be "pushing" for them to reacquire Butler.

George's contract must go for the money to work, but given his injury issues, it might not be the worst business move to get out of that deal while Philly still can. Miami would be absorbing some risk with the 34-year-old—hence the lightly protected 2026 first—but not replacing Butler with a plug-and-play star would be plenty risky on its own.

Butler, who shares a close bond with Embiid, spent most of the 2018-19 season with the Sixers and helped them to 51 wins and a playoff series victory. Expectations would be even higher this time around—provided everyone can finally stay healthy, of course.

You'd be hard-pressed to find many Big Threes that could hang with Butler, Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

Phoenix Suns receive: Jimmy Butler

Miami Heat receive: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter and a 2025 second-round pick (via DEN or PHI, from PHO)

Sacramento Kings receive: Bradley Beal, Jaime Jaquez Jr., a 2027 first-round pick (via UTA, CLE or MIN, from PHO), a 2029 first-round pick (from MIA) and a 2029 first-round pick (via UTA, CLE or MIN, from PHO)

The Suns should have two primary objectives for this trade season, which conveniently must be completed in the same transaction: adding Butler and subtracting Beal. This deal does the trick.

Some will wonder aloud whether Phoenix is really a Butler away from capturing the crown, but other than a fire sale, what else would materially change this team? The Suns are effectively stuck above the second apron, lacking both the mid-sized salaries and sweeteners needed to broker other trades of significance.

Things aren't always smooth with Butler, but when times are good, they're pretty freakin' great. Pair his hustle, defense and tenacity with the elite shot-making of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, and that's a wildly intriguing formula for playoff success.

Portland Trail Blazers receive: Khris Middleton and a 2031 first-round pick (top-five protected)

Milwaukee Bucks receive: Jerami Grant

The Blazers are, objectively speaking, a bad team. They aren't atrocious, though, which one could argue they should be given both their need to get rolling on the post-Damian Lillard rebuild and the quality of the 2025 draft class.

Doing this deal would help them sink closer to the bottom while also brightening their long-term future with a potentially valuable incoming first.

Middleton looks like he might never be the same after repeat run-ins with the injury bug, but his contract being two years shorter than Grant's could be a big deal.

Beyond allowing Portland to wipe the slate clean sooner, there's also an outside chance Middleton catches some needy shopper's attention next season as a veteran rental with championship experience.

Sacramento Kings receive: Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard and a 2028 first-round pick (top-three protected)

Houston Rockets receive: De'Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter

Part of why it might make sense for the Kings to move Fox now is that he's clearly the most coveted player on the market. They can—and apparently will—ask for everything.

As ESPN's Shams Charania recently relayed, the Kings are on the hunt for both "win-now players" and "draft capital."

Few teams can better scratch both itches than the Rockets. That's why it makes sense for Sacramento to see if Houston really isn't interested in Fox, who grew up in the area. If the Rockets are more willing to deal than they're letting on, the Kings could be in business.

They could keep competitive in the present with VanVleet, who starts for the second-seeded Rockets and previously played a key role for the Toronto Raptors' 2018-19 title team.

Long-term, they'd also get a lightly protected future first and Sheppard, a 20-year-old who might have the highest ceiling of any player selected last summer.

San Antonio Spurs receive: De'Aaron Fox

Sacramento Kings receive: Chris Paul, Jeremy Sochan, Zach Collins, a 2025 first-round pick (top-three protected, via ATL) and a 2025 first-round pick (top-10 protected, via CHI)

The latest magic trick from Victor Wembanyama was just revealed. The soaring star has officially made the Spurs a destination franchise, as multiple reports have San Antonio as Fox's preferred landing spot.

That, theoretically, gives the Spurs some leverage here, as they could feel better about their chances of getting a long-term commitment from Fox than their other suitors. They'd still have to pay a premium to get him, but it might make rookie first-rounder Stephon Castle and fifth-year swingman Devin Vassell off-limits. In this trade, it would also allow San Antonio to put slight protection on the incoming first from the Hawks, who just learned they'll be without breakout forward Jalen Johnson for the remainder of the season.

The Spurs are still giving up a few prime assets, but they have enough stored up to get Fox now and remain potential buyers for another blockbuster later. They also won't find a better fitting second-star for Wembanyama in this market.

The Fox-Wembanyama pick-and-roll (and pick-and-pop) combo already sounds like a matchup nightmare, since the former can speed all the way to the basket and the latter can shoot from well beyond the arc.

Toronto Raptors receive: Gary Payton II and Moses Moody

Golden State Warriors receive: Kelly Olynyk

Toronto's apparent interest in Brandon Ingram is...interesting.

This would be a strange time for a rebuilding team to buy given the quality of this summer's draft class, but maybe the Raptors see Ingram as a potential fit for their long-term core and think the discount on him is too good to ignore.

We'd take this team a different direction, though, and shift things further to the future by turning the 33-year-old Olynyk into the 22-year-old Moody (plus anything Payton might bring back in a separate trade).

Moody isn't a blue-chip prospect by any means, but he has already showcased a fairly reliable three-and-D skill set and might have more under the hood than his limited role in Golden State has allowed him to show.

Utah Jazz receive: Kevin Huerter, Trey Lyles and a 2028 first-round pick (lottery-protected)

Sacramento Kings receive: John Collins

It wasn't that long ago that Collins appeared to hold negative trade value, but could a half-season of good basketball have changed things? The Jazz certainly hope so.

And if the Kings are scrambling for scoring in the wake of a Fox trade, they might see some appeal in Collins, who's averaging his most points in a half-decade (18.1) while posting personal-best shooting rates from three (44.6 percent) and the foul line (86.9).

The Jazz may not hold much interest in Lyles, who started his career in Utah, or Huerter, but the former is on an expiring deal and the latter might be helpful to have if the Jazz hope to make a quick turnaround with Lauri Markkanen.

The real draw, though, would be the future first. Even with the lottery protection, that's a healthy return for Collins, whom they got for next to nothing in the 2023 offseason (a soon-to-be retired Rudy Gay and a 2026 second-rounder).

Washington Wizards receive: Cam Christie, P.J. Tucker and a 2032 second-round pick

Los Angeles Clippers receive: Jonas Valančiūnas

Washington made a three-year, $30 million commitment to Valančiūnas last summer for this very reason: to flip his present production for future assets.

Granted, the assets here aren't eye-poppers—Christie was the 46th pick of the 2024 draft, and that second-rounder is way off in the distance—but the market value of a 32-year-old center who doesn't shoot or protect the rim isn't enormous, either.

This still feels like decent value, provided there are Christie fans within Washington's front office. The 19-year-old has barely seen the NBA hardwood so far, but there's a lot to like about a 6'6" shooter with some handles and passing vision.

Throw in a distant second from a franchise with a future as uncertain as the Clippers', and this feels like a decent return for someone who obviously isn't part of the Wizards' long-term plans.

Statistics used courtesy of Basketball-Reference and NBA.com and current through Tuesday's games. Salary information obtained via Spotrac.