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Blockbuster trade: Knicks get Wiggins & Drummond, Bulls get Mitch & Moody, Warriors get Vucevic & Grimes


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This is an odd one, but one that could end up working for all of the teams involved.

Knicks: The Knicks get Wiggins who while he's having a very down year overall, is the type of 3 and D wing that gives them what they need most: a lengthy defender who can hold down opposing teams elite players. It also allows RJ to slide down to the 2 where he matches up better and with his defense improving, he can focus on defense as well (except on a teams 2nd best player). RJ and Wiggins wouldn't each be expected to score 20 a night and the offense could flow through Brunson and Randle who are having great seasons. The Knicks decide to start Hartenstein and get Drummond to replace him on the reserves. Hartenstein being the starter gives them so much more on offense and he's shown he can hang with the best (if he stays out of foul trouble). Losing Mitch would be tough but I think the Knicks need something else out of the center position. They give up 3 of their protected FRPs and still have plenty left for another move, including Fournier and IQ's contracts if they would even want to do another move this season.

Bulls: The Bulls have looked better and more fun lately. However, I don't see DeRozan and Vucevic as the future of this team given their ages. This would be the start of a teardown but one that sees them get both picks and young players with potential in return. Mitch was headed towards an All-Defense team selection before his injury and is one a great contract that's decreasing each season. Moody has looked promising in his limited outings for the Warriors and of course they get several FRPs as well.

Warriors: The Warriors have benefited when able to having a big man who spaces the floor and can pass well. Vucevic would help them do that and extend their window. Kuminga would thrive next to him and has been great when Kerr gives him more touches on offense. Grimes is already an elite level defender who has guarded the leagues elite offensive players and is a solid 3 point shooter who can penetrate with a dribble as well. He'd be able to showcase more on offense under a more creative coach like Kerr. The Warriors don't give up much in terms of picks and would be able to maximize Curry's window a bit longer. They could still flip a player like Chris Paul (or even Draymond) to get another impact player.

Thoughts?

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