This trade is for Surge’s imperialism challenge: LeBron trade.

Why the Lakers do this:

The Lakers manage to acquire another arguable top player of a draft class in Paolo Banchero whose timeline fits better with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. This trio is SCARY for the next decade.

Why the Magic do this:

Bron-Suggs-Franz is a ridiculous trio that could come out and win the East this year. And after that, we all know how LeBron does in the Finals in Orlando.

Why the Celtics do this:

Getting value for Simons that otherwise wouldn’t be there if they let him expire. Players coming in can complement Tatum/Brown/White.

Why the Nets do this:

Isaac brings much needed defense and they get off the Mann contract

Why the Pels do this:

Simons could be what Poole was supposed to be alongside Zion and this team, and Black still has sky high potential