This is just what I want to see, and I know everyone else probably has different opinions.
Celtics 2025-26 lineup: PG. Derrick White SG. DeMar DeRozan SF. Jaylen Brown PF. Georges Niang C. Onyeka Okongwu
Payton Pritchard
Ben Simmons
Luka Garza
Notes: The Celtics get a great deal for an All-Star and a starting-caliber center. When Jayson Tatum returns, he’ll get a championship level team around him.
Kings 2025-26 lineup*: PG. Zach LaVine SG. Anfernee Simons SF. Malik Monk PF. Keegan Murray C. Kristaps Porziņgis
Sam Hauser
Dennis Schröder
Dario Šarić
Notes: The Kings get a decent deal for Sabonis and DeRozan, moving towards a younger team. *What this trade really does: The Kings would be able to swap LaVine after this deal to get future picks, some decent young players, and most importantly to get under the cap. Then the Kings would be able to sign players to really make them true contenders.
Hawks 2025-26 lineup: PG. Trae Young SG. Nickeil Alexander-Walker SF. Zaccharie Risacher PF. Jalen Johnson C. Domantas Sabonis
Dyson Daniels
Luke Kennard
Neemias Queta
Notes: The Hawks get a good deal to acquire Sabonis, improving their odds to become big contenders.