*Note - Picks would need to be negotiated.

Philly basically punts on PG, and brings in Beal, who is three years younger, but is also a SG vs a SF/PF. He's a little redundant to Maxey but not entirely. Eric Gordon barely plays so he's thrown in for salary matching purposes. But can probably yield at least a SRP.

Miami essentially gets a slightly younger version of Jimmy in PG. This keeps them in the playoff hunt for 2-3 years.

Phoenix nabs Jimmy, while getting a little depth in Gordon. They'd presumably have to give up at least FRP and a swap….

Embiid has apparently voiced the desire to reacquire Jimmy. PG has been OK but not great. This is a calculated risk for Philly. But pulling the ripcord on the PG signing might just make sense.

Miami was supposedly lukewarm on MPJ and Nnaji, but adding in Saric gives them veteran depth, and the Nuggets' 2030 FRP is a solid asset for the draft stock. If the market for Jimmy doesn't offer any better alternatives, this could be a decent return considering the circumstances.

Denver doesn't "need" to make this move. But the combo of Joker, Murray, PG and Russ, with Gordon, Braun, Watson and Strawther, is absolutely deadly. They give up a future FRP, but get back a SRP from Philly….

In the multiverse of what ifs? This would be WILD!! Unlikely. But just imagine……

Considering the limited number of teams who seem to be interested in Butler, Detroit makes a ton of sense. They don't have anyone who can get a bucket other than Cade, now that Ivey is out. And Butler lifts their floor on defense. While giving them a legit #2 to run the offense through. Something tells me he'd thrive in Detroit as well. Detroit grit fits Jimmy. Sharpe gives them a 23 year old 6'11 backup center, which they desperately need, on an expiring contract. If he works out? They can resign him this summer. If not, they get more cap flexibility.

Miami gets a solid, younger, cheaper SF in Cam Johnson, on a team friendly deal, who can space the floor, and fits the youth timeline with Herro and Bam. Hardaway is a feel good return home story, who adds depth and has a $16M expiring contract. The SRP from Detroit helps restock their draft capital as well.

Brooklyn gets a solid return on Cam and Sharpe with Tobias and Moore. Tobias is $3M more but his deal is one year shorter than Ca…

Considering the limited number of teams who seem to be interested in Butler, Golden State makes a ton of sense. They don't have anyone who can get a bucket other than Curry. And Butler lifts their floor on defense. Something tells me he'd thrive in GS. And his arrival would also finally help Kerr consolidate the rotation down to 8-10 players.

Miami gets a solid, younger, cheaper SF in Cam Johnson, on a team friendly deal, who can space the floor, fit the youth timeline, and with Boggy's expiring for this summer for future moves.

Brooklyn gets a very solid return on Cam and Boggy. They might need to even send a future SRP to Miami and/or Golden State.

Detroit helps facilitate by taking on Williams's expiring contract for a 2025 SRP, which they need bc they only have one SRP in this summer's draft. This gives them more cap space this summer as well….

It's a bit weird. But it kinda makes sense for all parties. Portland would then move Grant for picks….

A strange "what if" in the multiverse of "what ifs."…

Makes sense for all parties….

San Antonio would absolutely thrive under the leadership of CP3, Butler and Pop, as they balance out the youth of Wemby, Castle, Vassell and Jones. The Spurs also have A TON of picks for future moves. This would immediately vault them into the top 3 in the West.

Miami gets two solid starting wings to replace Butler's production, and depth. And VERY much needed draft picks bc their cupboard is pretty bare. Barnes and Johnson are also on team friendly deals. While still being good enough to keep the Heat competitive, as they can easily fit in with Miami's pieces. Wesley can even get a few minutes here and there….

Beal would have to agree to go to Chicago. But he'd be the Alpha. So maybe he says yes. Chicago also basically gets two SRPs, while eating $7M in cap space.

Miami gets depth and the expiring deal of Brogdon. Who would easily be able to start next to Herro. And resigned. Kuzma is down. But he fits Miami's culture.

Washington gambles on LaVine. Who has been legitimately legit since returning to health. They're in store for a top 2-3 pick. With Alex Sarr, they have a trajectory.

Chicago basically swaps Beal for LaVine, and for draft capital to make future moves….

Detroit offloads THJ for Herb Jones, even though he just tore his labrum, and Josh Richardson, who can replace THJ in the second unit. Jones is the real win here though. Yes, the wing rotation would be crowded. But this would give Detroit plenty of flexibility for additional moves. But Jones and Thompson on the wings would be defensively terrifying.

Miami gets a solid return for Jimmy with the expiring contracts of BI and THJ. If BI can return to the court around the All Star break, they'll have a solid shot at making the play-in. Getting three future SRPs helps restock the cabinets. Ultimately, the Heat get a former All Star who theoretically fits nicely next to Herro and Bam. With veteran depth in THJ. Who they can then resign this summer. Or let them walk and open up near max cap space.

New Orleans here is the most interesting. On paper, Murray, McCollum, Jimmy, Murphy and Zion, is an offensive and defensive powerhouse. They might not get into the playoffs this year, but if Nola c…

I love Tobias and Fontecchio, but Jimmy would be an excellent fit next to Cade, Ivey and Duren….

Brogdon would be an excellent fit next to Cade, and can also run the second unit. He can also play next to Ivey when he's back.

Washington gets two future SRPs and THJ's smaller expiring contract.

Win-win….

The Heat, starved of draft capital, get a few valuable picks, for taking on Simmons and Williams expiring contracts. Those picks and that cap flexibility will make them a premiere destination for free agents next summer.

Beal would have to agree to go to a rebuilding Nets team. But they're in play for the #1 pick, and can make additional moves down the road. Plus he'd go back to being the #1 option, instead of coming off the bench.

Phoenix gets Jimmy….

Would Orlando finally move on from Isaac?

Would Beal waive his no trade clause to join the up-and-coming Magic, who need scoring on the wing?

Would the Heat see this as good enough value?…

The Heat get back two legitimate wings in BI and Grant. Who are both younger than Butler and cheaper. While delivering similar production.

Portland brings in Butler to help them establish a culture, with Robinson to help stretch the floor. They start Clingan with Time Lord as the backup.

New Orleans finally brings in a legit starting center, who doesn't stretch the floor and clogs the lane with Zion, but he's a solid double-double and decent defender. Losing BI opens up the wing for Jones and Murphy….

Who says no and why?…

This kinda works for both squads. 🤔…

I got Cade, Spida, PG, Porzingis and Bam. 😎😤💪…

I'm going with Murray, Bridges, Tatum, AD and Sabonis….