Miami Heat

Received:

De'Aaron Fox (explosive point guard and dynamic scorer).Dorian Finney-Smith (versatile defensive forward and reliable three-point shooter).Cameron Thomas (promising young scorer with shot-creation skills).

Results:

Gains a new star point guard in Fox, bringing speed and the ability to lead the offense.Partially replaces Jimmy Butler's defense and versatility with Finney-Smith.Adds a young scorer in Thomas, who can grow within the Heat’s development system.Loses Butler's leadership and impact but improves depth and roster flexibility. Denver Nuggets

Received:

Jimmy Butler (experienced forward, elite defender, and clutch performer).

Results:

Strengthens the core alongside Nikola Jokić with a proven star and "win-now" mentality.Butler brings defensive intensity and leadership, key qualities for playoff success.Loses Michael Porter Jr. and draft picks, sacrificing youth and future assets for a more reliable talent in the present. Brooklyn Nets

Received:

Zeke Nnaji (young center with defensive potential).Duncan Robinson (long-distance shooting specialist).Haywood Highsmith (defensive forward with rotational potential).Control of 1 first-round pick from the Miami Heat.

Results:

Strengthens the frontcourt with Nnaji, who can immediately contribute defensively.Gains floor spacing with Robinson, though his contract is burdensome.Adds roster depth with Highsmith.Loses Cameron Thomas but compensates with control of a first-round pick. Golden State Warriors

Received:

Domantas Sabonis (All-Star center, excellent passer, and rebounder).

Results:

Drastically improves the frontcourt with Sabonis, who fits well into the Warriors’ quick passing system.Loses significant roster depth (Wiggins, Looney, Gary Payton II).Sacrifices several draft picks, compromising the future to maximize the present with Curry and Green. Sacramento Kings

Received:

Michael Porter Jr. (young and talented forward with excellent scoring ability).Andrew Wiggins (versatile forward, great defender, and secondary scorer).Kevon Looney (reliable defensive and rebounding center).Gary Payton II (elite defensive guard and energy piece).Dario Šarić (backup center with floor-spacing ability).Control of 3 first-round picks from the Denver Nuggets, 1 first-round pick from the Heat, and 4 first-round picks from the Warriors.

Results:

Loses Fox and Sabonis but gains enormous depth and roster flexibility.Strengthens the perimeter with Wiggins and Porter Jr, while Looney covers the frontcourt.Accumulates a treasure trove of future picks, allowing for a rebuild or future moves.Suffers an immediate drop in competitiveness but lays the groundwork for long-term success. Overall Outlook The Heat bets on a renewal around Fox while sacrificing Butler.The Nuggets maximize their championship window with the addition of Butler.The Nets invest in the future with draft picks and young players.The Warriors risk their future to add Sabonis and strengthen the current core.The Kings opt to rebuild with roster depth and an impressive collection of draft picks.