Thoughts? Who says no?…

Magic get: PG Trae Young Hawks get: PG Anthony Black SF Jett Howard PG Cole Anthony C Mortiz Wagner 2025 ORL FRP 2027 ORL FRP 2029 ORL FRP Why the Magic do this: If Trae asks out, then the Magic should pounce. He’d instantly fix their biggest weakness: a consistent offense outside of Paolo and Franz. Why the Hawks do this: Getting a promising young guy in Black plus 3 firsts seems like terrific value for Trae, and if he asks out, this should be an offer the Hawks consider….

2032 heat pick to pels also…

Rationale: Spurs get the chance to pair Wemby with another potential top 10 player in Zion Williamson, all without giving up one of their own picks. They lose Harrison Barnes, who does not matter at all to the long term vision of this franchise, and Keldon Johnson, who while good, is no Zion. They also get some dude named Matkovic which is cool I guess. The Pelicans move on from Zion, who doesn’t play any games, for an arguably as good superstar in Trae Young, who does play games, as well as an actual starting caliber center in Deandre Ayton. They also give up Dejounte, which may seem like a big loss, but he is coming off a torn ACL and doesn’t fit with Trae so… They also get some dude named Mohammed Guye, which is cool I guess. For the record, I love Trae, and I think he wants to stay in Atlanta. However, this trade gives them the opportunity to rebuild with their own picks, which is an opportunity I don’t think they can pass up on. Keldon Johnson and Yves Missi are solid young pieces…

With Jonhson out Hawks sell. Get your talent and picks. In this case kings take lottery protections on pick the hawks own this year….

Did the exact numbers this time

Literally no reason not to do it for every single team other than sentimentality

Pels: get a reliable star with roots in New Orleans. Get off money the year after also as an additional bonus

Spurs: give nothing from the young core n get KD

Suns: get younger n cheaper and have a new star duo.

Hawks: get ur picks back…

Here’s the final results Suns get 8 picks with 3 being theirs back and Devin vassell Hawks get their picks back Rockets, Spurs, lakers and thunder contend

Rockets New Pg Trae Young Thunder New Sf KD New depth Robert Williams III DFS Spurs New Sg Devin Booker Hawks Picks all their picks spurs own Lakers New C Isiah Hartenstein Blazers Depth Aaron Wiggins Picks 2 2nds Suns Young players Devin Vassell Picks All their picks rockets owns, 5 other firsts…

Hawks are basically blowing it up with this trade after the unsuccessful Trae Young experiment. Magic get star player who can make his own shot and elevate their offense.

Hawks depth after trade -

Black, Daniels, Risacher, Johnson, Okongwu Bufkin, KCP, Levert, WCJ, Capela

Magic depth after trade -

Young, Suggs, Franz, Paolo, Bitadze Anthony, Howard, Da Silva, Issac, Wagner…

Heat get: PG Trae Young PG Kris Dunn Clippers get: SF Andrew Wiggins Hawks get: C Kel'el Ware PG Terry Rozier SG Bogdan Bogdanavic 2025 GSW FRP(Top 10 protected) 2026 LAC SRP 2029 MIA FRP 2031 MIA FRP(Top 5 protected) 2031 LAC SRP Why the Heat do this: They add a superstar to pair with Bam and get under the tax. Why the Clippers do this: They add talent to remain competitive. Why the Hawks do this: They get good value for Trae….

Suns invest in their future past beals contract.

Spurs get KD for minimal cost

Hawks get their picks back and a wing…

The firsts that the Timberwolves got are for the suns…

Thoughts?…

The Timberwolves clearly need a PG now that Conley is starting to decline. Trae Young would be the ideal complement to Edwards as a shooter and passer. They still have Naz Reid to play the 5 without Gobert and Capela could provide some solid depth off the bench.

The Lakers desperately need a center now that AD is gone. Luka fits best with a great defensive anchor who can also be a lob threat. Gobert checks both boxes, and his addition would instantly make the Lakers contenders for this season. Also, adding an incredible defensive guard in Dyson Daniels next to Luka would be a perfect fit as it gives the Lakers 2 all defense level players.

The Hawks are a mess right now because they are without Johnson the rest of the year, they were mediocre with him, and they don't control any of their next 3 FRPs. This trade would let them rebuild from scratch with an interesting prospect in Reaves and they could get their own picks back and steer into the tank as they build around him, Johnson, Ri…

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This is unironically a 3 seed in the east btw…

Rockets get: PG Trae Young Hawks get: SF Cam Whitmore SG Reed Sheppard SF Dillon Brooks 2025 PHX FRP 2027 PHX FRP 2029 PHX FRP Why the Rockets do this: They get a superstar PG that is a solid fit. Why the Hawks do this: They get good value for Trae….

Heat get: PG Trae Young Hawks get: C Kel’el Ware PG Terry Rozier SF Duncan Robinson 2025 GSW FRP(Top 10 protected) 2029 MIA FRP 2031 MIA FRP Why the Heat do this: They make a strong push to add a co-star for Bam. Why the Hawks do this: They get good value for Trae, including picks and guys that can be rerouted for more assets….