Mavs trade their valuable first which is they make top 5 protected, plus a promising young player whilst trading the 6MOTY for a young, promising top 15 defender in the league. Herb Jones would be equivalent to OG Anunoby on the Knicks to the Mavs, instantly being the Mavs best defensive player.

Lakers add the 6MOTY who will help their offense a LOT, and shows LeBron that they wanna win.

Pelicans have a bunch of players to to extend and resign prompting them to free up some cash while getting some promising assets.

Sixers decide to add to their depth at a low price of expiring contracts and two seconds.

Lineup:

PG: Luka / Exum SG: Kyrie / Hardy / Seth SF: DJJ / Prince / Omax PF: Herb / Maxi / Grant C: DLive / Nance Jr. / Powell

Thats a contending team