Why The Oklahoma City Thunder Do The Deal - The Thunder require a strong 3-and-D wing, not a ball-dominant playmaker like Giddey. Finney-Smith fits this requirement and might help the team's exceptional point-preventing potential. Finney-Smith is on a team-friendly contract that will expire shortly, and he might help the Thunder win a title next season. If Giddey's condition is not resolved, the Nets may contemplate releasing him.

PG: SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER / CASON WALLACE / ADAM FLAGNER / JALEN WILLIAMS

SG: ISAIAH JOE / CASON WALLACE / LINDY WATERS III / AARON WIGGINS / KEYONTAE JOHNSON

SF: LUGUENTZ DORT / AARON WIGGINS / GORDON HAYWARD / ISAIAH JOE / KENRICH WILLIAMS

PF: JALEN WILLIAMS / GORDON HAYWARD / KENRICH WILLIAMS / AARON WIGGINS / MIKE MUSCALA / DORIAN FINNEY-SMITH

C: CHET HOLMGREN / JAYLIN WILLIAMS / MIKE MUSCALA / BISMACK BIYOMBO / OLIVIER SARR / DORIAN FINNEY-SMTIH

Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal - The Nets cannot rebuild with young players because they owe first-round choices to the Houston Rockets until 2027. They need to deal for a star, like Finney-Smith, as well as two young players with star potential. Meanwhile, they might turn to Giddey, who has limited shooting range but is an important contributor in Brooklyn. Despite their difficulties, Giddey's potential is significant.

PG: DENNIS SMITH JR / DENNIS SCHRODER / KEON JOHNSON / JACOB GILYARD / CAMERON THOMAS / JOSH GIDDEY

SG: CAMERON THOMAS / DENNIS SCHRODER / LOONIE WALKER IV / MIKAL BRIDGES / KEON JOHNSON / JOSH GIDDEY

SF: MIKAL BRIDGES / LOONIE WALKER IV / JALEN WILSON / KEITA BATES-DIOP / CAMERON JOHNSON / OUSMANE DIENG

PF: CAMERON JOHNSON / KEITA BATES-DIOP / JALEN WILSON / TRENDON WATFORD / MIKAL BRIDGES / OUSMANE DIENG

C: NICOLAS CLAXTON / DAY'RON SHARPE / TRENDON WATFORD / NOAH CLOWNEY / BEN SIMMONS