Once again, thank you Fanspo for giving me the opportunity to explore my passion in basketball.. my dream one day is still to be a front office executive in the NBA, don't know how realistic that is but aye maybe one day. Shoutout to everybody who has supported me along the way and motivated me to keep posting.
Sorry if this isn't the most realistic, maybe you guys think it is I don't know Imma post it anyways.
Pistons: Cade, Ausar, Ingram, Collins, Gafford - Bench - Jenkins, Joe, Mathurin, Holland, Reed. I like this for Detroit because it gives the Pistons two more scoring options next to Cade with Ingram and Mathurin. I still have faith in Mathurin I don't think he has reached his full potential, but I think Detroit would be a solid fit especially with him next to Cade. The Pistons regain some lost rim protection from Stew in Gafford. They also bring Niederhauser as a project to develop into the future center of the team. They also acquire some firsts they could package for another player. I think this trade gives their roster a bit more flexibility, Ingram's contract comes off the books in two years and allows the team to retool around Cade without tying too much money to Duren.
Mavericks: Given the additions of Morez and Aldama, it might be time to flip Gafford for some future assets. I think Levert (who's expiring) would actually be a great fit as a shot creator next to Coop or even just coming off the bench. They also get a later first round pick which I think is reasonable for Gafford.
Clippers: I think this makes sense for the Clippers you get a pick n roll partner for Garland and Wagler, and Duren is still only 22 years old. I think he gives the clippers a cornerstone and someone they can lean on as the build into the future, I don't think they are sacrificing much. They seem hesitant on Mathurin anyways, so they should trade him out and allow Wagler and Dick to take on more of the SG minutes. Ingram isn't going to contribute to their long term future, so moving him in the package for Duren isn't something to pout about. The Clippers keep Toronto's 2033 first round pick and will keep the Raptors 2031 first given that it lands in the top 8.
Raptors: This is just an extension, they acquire Kawhi.