This trade reshapes each franchise in a way that clearly matches where they are competitively.

Starting with Atlanta pivoting toward a more balanced, defense first core by pairing Jaren Jackson Jr.’s elite rim protection and switchability with Tyler Herro’s off-ball shooting and secondary creation while KCP adds playoff-proven perimeter defense, spacing, and lineup flexibility around Trae Young’s departure.

Miami takes the biggest swing for top-end talent, betting on Ja Morant as a true offensive engine whose downhill pressure and shot creation raise their ceiling immediately, while Terance Mann’s versatility, contract value, and connective play fit seamlessly into a win-now rotation.

Memphis chooses a hard but logical reset, flipping Morant for Trae Young’s half-court orchestration, pairing him with Nic Claxton’s vertical spacing and defensive mobility, adding Zaccharie Risacher as a long-term wing bet, and stacking future firsts that give them both optionality and a clear rebuilding runway without bottoming out.

Brooklyn leans into financial and roster flexibility, turning long-term uncertainty into short-term contracts with Kristaps Porziņģis and Terry Rozier while accumulating draft capital that keeps them agile, competitive, and positioned to pivot when the right star or rebuild window emerges, making this a rare multi-team deal where on-court fit, cap strategy, and franchise direction all align naturally.