Western Conference Edition
Denver Nuggets - Christian Braun
Denver is in a precarious situation. Braun's contract extension doesn't kicks in this upcoming season, and it's going to handcuff the Nuggets unless they do something about it as soon as possible. A couple other guys I could see being shipped are Zeke Nnaji and Aaron Gordon, and for completely different reasons. Nnaji because he's on a terrible contract, and Gordon because of his injuries the last couple of seasons.
Minnesota Timberwolves - Donte Divincenzo
Donte will almost certainly be traded this offseason whether it's in a package for a star level player, or in a package with a pick for a role player. Honorable mention to Julius Randle.
Oklahoma City Thunder - Aaron Wiggins
Wiggins is a great shooter, and I feel like any contender will be in the market to trade for him. OKC is probably willing to part ways with him because they are already so deep, and need to make room in the rotation for 3rd year guard Nikola Topic, and second year center Thomas Sorber.
Portland Trail Blazers - Milwaukee's 1st rounders
The way I see it, there is no Giannis trade unless the Portland Trail Blazers are involved. It doesn't matter if Giannis goes to Miami or Boston, Milwaukee will want Portland involved so they can get their picks back. The player that will be involved is Jerami Grant.
Utah Jazz - John Konchar
I wish I could say something elaborate for the Jazz, but I can't. They just traded for JJJ, Lauri is probably not being moved as Utah is looking to compete next season. Maybe Ace Bailey, maybe Keyonte George if he's unable to sign an extension this offseason. However, it will likely be someone like Konchar who can provide some bench spacing.
Golden State Warriors - Jimmy Butler III
As much as it pains me to say it, there is a very good chance Butler is traded. He's grown on me the longer he's been with the team, but he won't be playing until 2027. It will be hard to move him however as he's 36 coming off an ACL tear. Moses Moody is another guy that could be moved, but once again the injury factor comes into play.
Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi Leonard
The Kawhi era in LA is over. He will be moved this offseason. Only question is where. Another guy I could see moved is Derrick Jones Jr.
Los Angeles Lakers - Jarred Vanderbilt
The Lakers will want to clear some cap space. Reaves, Rui, and LeBron are all free agents and I don't think the Lakers will just want to bring all three back as their moves. Vando is likely gone as he's making 12 million in 2027 and has a 13 million dollar player option for 2028 that he will likely in to. The only thing is the Lakers might have to attach a pick to get rid of him.
Phoenix Suns - Royce O'Neale
O'Neale is a guy many contenders should absolutely trade for. He's played 70+ games in all but one season (his rookie year), and is the prototypical 3&D bench guy in the league. Teams like Boston, San Antonio, OKC, and Minnesota should call up Phoenix to gage interest.
Sacramento Kings - Malik Monk
Monk is one of the only positive assets the Kings have. I don't know if Vivek would even want to trade Sabonis because he somehow thinks the Kings can contend. Easily the worst owner in basketball right now. Monk is the most likely King to be traded.
Dallas Mavericks - PJ Washington
I do believe Dallas is headed for a rebuild. Washington is an asset that could net the Mavs a couple of first round picks. Maybe pairing him with Gafford could get them 3 first rounders or 2 firsts and a decent young player. If Washington is trade I'd expect Kyrie to be the next to go
Houston Rockets - Kevin Durant
The Rockets should trade KD. He ruined any sort of chemistry the team had and I think that was evident in the back half of the season after the KD Files were released.
Memphis Grizzlies - Ja Morant
Another guy that is a former All Star that is on a team that wants to tank. Ja's time in Memphis has felt like it should've been over for a while now.
New Orleans Pelicans - Zion Williamson
Zion is another guy where it just felt like a trade is long overdue. NOLA is headed for yet another rebuild and to start the rebuild you have to tear everything down with the old era. I'd love Zion in Golden State though.
San Antonio Spurs - Keldon Johnson
The 6th Man of the Year had a terrible postseason. De'Aaron Fox is another guy that I could see maybe getting traded, but the only thing is that the Spurs rarely make knee-jerk reactions. Fox being traded would be just that.