THIS TRADE HAS TO TAKE PLACE AFTER DECEMBER 15

Why the Hawks do this: Hawks aer performing better than expected, but there is no reason to try and hang on to Trae. This trade gets them a very good return for Trae, and allows their young core to develop even more (Herro, Johnson, Hunter, Dyson,). The

Why the Lakers do this: Lakers are not good at all and D-lo is ever worse. Rozier is an upgrade to D-lo and Christie without a question, and Lakers probably feel pressure to stay competitive with Lebron.

Why the Head to this: Heat would only do this if they are planning to re-sign jimmy and if anyone would decline, it would be the Heat. Herro has been playing great, but nobody is scared of the Heat with the same roster they have had for the last couple years. The heat can mitigate Trae's defense because of their other great defenders, and Trae's shooting and PnR game with Bam should elevate them. The 1st round pick is pretty meaningless if the Heat are trying to compete.