Why the Lakers do this? Maximize their upside by trading a 40-year-old for a 24-year-old, albeit with similar concerns as the ones to Doncic in regards to injuries and conditioning.

Why the Warriors do it? Provide Stephen Curry and Draymond Green with 2-3 more seasons of potential championship-chasing without giving up too much of their future.

Why the Pelicans do this? They clear their books of Zion while acquiring a high-upside player in Kuminga to pair around Trey Murphy, Herb Jones, and whoever they draft in the upcoming draft.

Why the Wizards do this? They get themselves a couple of second-rounds picks for taking on expiring salary using a trade exception they have.