Milwaukee Bucks: Bolster their frontcourt and defense for a stronger playoff push with Jonas Valančiūnas and Torrey Craig. This is a "win-now" move to maximize Giannis' prime and their championship window.

Chicago Bulls: Add offensive firepower with Kyle Kuzma while improving shooting depth with Pat Connaughton. Sacrifice Patrick Williams for immediate contributions to remain competitive in the East.

Washington Wizards: Fully embrace the rebuild by acquiring young talent (Patrick Williams, Chris Duarte, MarJon Beauchamp) and valuable draft picks. A calculated long-term play to reset their future.