Why Memphis Do This. They may not trust Ja or JJJ to be the number 1 option on a championship team. Although KD might not be seen as that league-wide and is getting older. KD is still a top 10 player in the league when he's on the court and the depth that Memphis have would allow him to be at his best come playoff time while sharing the load with Ja and JJJ.

Why the Suns do this? The Suns do this to try and contend and gain some future assets to hedge their bets on Devin Booker's happiness. If Lauri returns to last season's form Suns can become a middling playoff Team while angling for another superstar down the line.

Why the Jazz do this? The Jazz get crazy value for Lauri including t an all star level talent in Desmond Bane who can be traded for more assets down the line or can be a running mate for their incoming rookies.

Why do does the Lakers do this? Get good value for the 2031 pick and the Kleber contract in a playoff-level backup C in Brandon Clarke who has quietly been one …

I'm not really sure if the Pelicans would be this trigger-happy, but this is a pretty good package for Zion if they are willing to trade for him and get a top 3 pick. It gives them experience in Collins as well as a ball handler while Murray is out. Trade could also be done at next years deadline if Pelicans get healthy but still suck.

Bulls Starting lineup PG Josh Giddey SG Ayo Dosunmu SF Matas Buzelis PF Zion Williamson C Nikola Vucevic

Pelicans Lineup (When Murray is Healthy w/o rookie) PG Dejounte Murray SG Coby White SF Trey Murphy PF Herb Jones C Yves Missi…