WHY KNICKS
Embiid is right there with Jokic in the top center convo.
Brunson/Embiid P&R would be outstanding.
Joe Harris is a generational role playing-shooter.
Bagley is a quality power forward in need of some space to play. He also pairs well with Embiid.
Shed Fournier's contract.
WHY 76ERS
In Wiseman, you try to replace Embiid at least a little bit.
Shed Harden and P.J. Tucker's contracts.
Reset with talent already being on the team.
Barrett is a high-potential scoring talent.
Randle has scored 20+ for the last 3 years and counting.
I actually like a Maxey/Barrett/Harris/Randle/Wiseman lineup.
Bogdanovich would be a superb 6th man and you can trade him again if you feel like it.
Three 1st round picks next year and 2 in 2025.
Could take a shot at Dame.
WHY PISTONS
Need a multi-faceted forward like Siakam
Clearing space for Christian Wood and still having space next year to resign Siakam is major.
Cunningham/Ivey/Ausar Thompson/Siakam/Duren is a scary fast break with the two forwards and the center being switchable defenders with superb skills.
With Monty Williams coaching this team, they make the playoffs.
WHY TORONTO
James Harden is still just as good as Siakam despite his seeming decline.
Raptors need a surefire scorer like Harden, especially with the loss of Fred VanVleet.
Can focus on OG Anunby and Scottie Barnes at the forward spots with Siakam gone and with the signing of Poetl you don't have to force players into the Center position.
Harden would actually play a nice pick-and-roll with Poetl.
They get an unprotected 2026 pick and two 2nd rounders.