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Schlenk’s Trade Challenge


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Heat

Heat

+1 player ($21.0m),
Cap Impact - $7.3M

+ 0  Wins

+0.06  MPG

+0.86  Off.

-3.42  Def.

Magic

Magic

+1 player ($42.5m),
Cap Impact + $1.6M

+3  Wins

-0.31  MPG

+5.47  Off.

-5.48  Def.

Trade 1: Damian Lillard to the Magic (This would have to be before the draft or a draft night trade due to the 2023 CHI pick)

Why the Magic do it: It’s time for the Magic to start winning. They have a great young core, including a potential superstar in Paolo and guys like Franz and Wendell. Dame is the perfect piece to trade for as he provides veteran leadership and is one of the best players in the game. They give up on Suggs who hasn’t looked very good thus far in his career. Isaac and Markelle have major injury concerns as well. They could potentially try to package their own first and some salary to add another weapon or sign a big free agent.

Why the Blazers do it: As much as we all want to see Dame when a ring as a Blazer, Portland needs to look at the rest of the West and decide it’s time to rebuild. They’ve been a fringe playoff team for what feels like forever and it’s time for change. This is a really good return for a 32 year old Dame. They get Markelle who is having an under the radar season and is a decent starting point guard. Isaac has major health concerns, but here they take a risk on a potential DPOY when healthy. Suggs hasn’t been good but has shown flashes as the type of player he can become. They also receive 4 FRP, with the Chicago pick probably being in the lottery.

Trade 2: Jerami Grant sign and trade

Why the Heat do it: In my opinion, the Heat are one piece away to returning to contender status. They’re good, but not great. Grant is the perfect player for Miami. He fills their hole at the 4 and fits their culture. Lowry has been showing his age this season and won’t be starter caliber. With another year of experience from Herro and Bam, the addition of Grant, and Playoff Jimmy, the Heat will surely be title contenders.

Why the Blazers do it: Grant is on an expiring deal this year and won’t have much of a role on the team if Dame were to get traded. Due to him being expiring, they won’t be able to trade him unless it’s a sign and trade. Getting a first and Lowry (who will be expiring next season), is an awesome return for someone who could leave for nothing. After this deal I would buyout Lowry to give some minutes to younger guys like Suggs.

Blazers rotation after these trades

Fultz

Simons

Sharpe

Isaac

Nurkic

Suggs

Johnson

Thybulle

Little

Backup center (free agent)

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