You'd add in the 2032 Denver Swap if needed, 2 swaps and a 1st at an uncertain period might be worrying, but at this point, Denver are kinda screwed if they do not do anything, and they are screwed if they do. This move, if possible, would get Ainge a somewhat more managable contract (albeit still overpaid), a more compatible player for future plans (building a team around a play finisher is hard when you do not have playmaking depth) and valuable picks + swaps, though would not be surprised if Ainge tried to squeeze each inch.

Markkanen would be an ideal fit for Nuggets, quite overpaid, but his performance should improve with capable ballhandlers around him and Jokic, and will give you more consistency than MPJ. Should be a good 2-2.5nd option for Nuggets. His back issues are somewhat problematic, but given MPJ has had some recovery, perhaps they'd try their luck with him as well?…

Club takes chance in PG13's health during his contract to maybe gain some resemblence of a 3rd or 4th option 3&D wing and gain some size/defense in that regard which would align with club plans, seeing Vassell go without a healthy Fox (finger surgery needed) and Wemby would hurt but I feel like this enables Castle to rise up further, and gathers Spurs a valuable first and a swap, alongside a viable future backup center. I feel more comfortable having Spurs health department handle PG13's conditioning than Sixers who are suffering consequences of rushing Embiid for last playoffs.

It's just reported that Sixers are trying to trade PG13 off this summer, and their plans with Bona is uncertain if they are retaining Drummond and Yabusele. This enables them to have scoring wings that could in theory shine alongsidd Maxey, Vassell is a good 2 to pair up Maxey with given he can do a little finishing and passing as well, and Keldon might regain value as a pillar of offense when Embiid is out an…

Unless Spurs get granted Ace Bailey from a top 5 pick, Spurs are ought to trade or get a starting level 3 & D wing. Club was already looking towards likes of Cam Johnson and Brandon Ingram, and Trey Murphy has a lengthy contract that would ensure the fit within the squad. The trade should work when Trey's contract kicks in in summer 25m per year.

Pelicans get a 3 & D rotation guy that is while not the most consistent, has chemistry at the 2 alongside Dejounte, and he might help not only himself due consistent minutes, but he might also help Dejounte recoup some of his value. The picks and the swap in question they'd recieve are relatively valuable ones.

Spurs might want to refrain from overpaying for a non 1st or 2nd option, especially given they got Fox for considerably less, but if they were to overpay to fill a roster slot like this, Trey Murphy would make the most sense, especially with lack of starter level 3s with size available….

Wages will work with next season Isaac recieving 15m per year, Magic relieves their shooting woes while gaining a non-total liability on defense, while Lakers gain a great and versatile defender with size, with some injury questions around him. An athmosphere change could help make Rui prosper further and let Isaac… stabilize himself a bit to say the least. He might not want to come to Los Angeles for his own reasons, but if he is willing to be less contraversial, this could be worth a try….

Heat are likely the best place for Davis to prosper, with versatile 4-5s like Ware and Bam to play alongside, and Herro to supply them, it would make Heat into a contender with prospects like Jovic and JJJ still on squad. Homecoming for Caleb Martin and getting rid of Rozier contract helps as well.

3 1st swaps and 1 1sts should be good numerical value for AD if he was to force a trade, Wiggins is a valuable contract to have, and Rozier might prosper a little more on a team his to run, to make a team able to gather something for him after Kyrie returns from injury, or when some other talent arises, somehow. Things are not great for…

Spurs could get a big 3 that could last a 3-4 years without jeopardizing team's future or granting key lineup players. If Sochan makes a leap from being a non shooter, which so far he is in process of, while also only being 21-22, a Fox - Castle - Sochan - AD - Wemby lineup would be hard to stop.

For Mavericks, having Keldon who functions better as the 1st or 2nd creator on an offense on a good contract, as well as valuable veteran in Barnes on a good contract, a low tier guard prospect in Malaki, and some firsts including their own 2030 swap, could be one of the better offers they recieve if AD asks out….

Hornets seemingly has no issues having players infamous for having injury issues, while I do think AD is more stable than most think when not rushed like Mavs did. They might get rid of a somewhat empty stats guy with off-court scandal of his own, and bring Grant back to Dallas, to pair Lamelo with a lob threat, and give Nurkic and Mark Williams an intriguing 4 for them to play with.

For Mavericks, picks are not of bad value, especially getting their own pick back from Hornets in 2027 should be intriguing, and they likely would not care about the fan backlash of getting Bridges, given the franchise seemingly plans to kick fans out and relocate to Vegas anyway…

Another likely value of return Dallas might aim to get for an unhappy AD, Devin Carter does not seem to be prioritized in Kings and he might find more gametime with Kyrie's career uncertain and with Mavs' need of ballhandler, Malik Monk will gather a bit more value in Dallas to get traded, and recieve the intriguing Minnesota pick.

Kings just manage to improve their defense and not just be a playin team, an AD - Sabonis big pair-up should help both players and team to atleast be able to field a competitive team…

Kyrie is gone for this season and most of next season, and AD is also gone this season. With KD no longer being an option to trade for, there is uncomfortable reality that Dallas has traded Luka for Christie, a 20+. pick in 2029, and a singular game of AD. His agent is Rich Paul, and Dallas are not going to have a winning period, and AD has a final of 3-4 years at top level left.

With Thunder not a team having to rush AD of current injury like Dallas, and Hartenstein-Chet lineups are not necessarily being the best team can offer, Thunder could go in for a more suitable big to pair up with Chet at 5, and be undeniable favorites for a 3-4 year period with minimal package paid for a top 15-20 player. For Mavs, this could be the best they can get for a potentilly upset AD with no title hopes or contention hopes on sight, and Hartenstein/Joe are players you can further gain packages from other teams….

Both teams swap their underwhelming stars, Ja is a more complimentary piece to pair with RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram, and Scottie has a higher chance working out as a complimentary 4 to JJJ, both players could benefit from teams that'll put a higher priority to them…

Booker is a Michigan native and is a Detroit sports fan, including Pistons. If Rockets for some reason, do not move for him in his down year, then Detroit is the prime candidate, the fit with Booker and Cade is there, and for Suns, having Ivey who might provide a solid experience converted to a PG, might give Suns a bit more hope to pairing him with Beal at 2, the package is also nice if they cannot get their own picks back from Houston….

I do not think this trade is likely, but if Thunder decides that they can manage Embiid's health better than Sixers to have 3-4 years of him at a near-top level, this could be a near value to get him. Sixers would be grateful to get their own picks back and other valuable contracts, and if Thunder believes in Embiid as a 2nd option enough to trade for him, they might have the duo with most ceiling, with still plenty of picks and roster depth….

Given Kings are set to not be rebuilding due their management and lack of handling their draft prospects well, I could sense they might be one of the few teams that might be willing to barge in for a Zion trade, having a stretch 5 to them in form of Sabonis. Defense is still extremely wish-washy, but this gives them not an extremely demanding way of being a consistent playoff team with a Lavine - Keon - Keegan - Zion - Sabonis lineup, and 2 2nds + 2 1sts with a possible small trade asset in form of Malik Monk, should be one of the larger packages Pelicans will be offered for current Zion….

Kevin Durant is a prime trade candidate in the summer, Suns tried to trade him to Warriors after failing to trade Beal to get Butler, but Durant was appalled at idea of going to the Warriors, so that did not happen, and now he is agitated, Suns are likely going to trade Durant and Booker after to recollect as many picks as they can, atleast that is if Booker wants to have a chance at a title in his career, he is like 28.

In LOW's channel, he brings up this package and puts Dallas as a prime target for Durant, which while risky, it seems like something Dallas would be likely to do, with the "future" only being 3-4 years in Nico Harrison's mind, and team being in a desperate win now mode, and having confirmed interest in Durant near deadline, we could see renewed interest in the summer.

Package might be adjusted or this could become a 3-4 team trade, but I could see this deal happening by both sides, atleast both teams would be likely to accept such a deal….

Hornets get somewhat more healthy lower tier prospects that they can try as possible rotation pieces, and some 2nd round draft capita, Spurs get one of the more reliable backup centers in the league with good amount of post presence and rebounding….

Spurs gets a real center whose skills will be more appreciated in the team, and they can do without asking Nurkic to stretch the floor, and just let him focus on offensive rebounds and post presence which club desperately needs in non-Wemby minutes.

Suns will likely seek another center whose trade is more than likely not be based around Nurkic, as Spurs are one of the rare teams that could work having his contract without wanting a first to recieve it, and either in limited center minutes, or possibly in his true position as a power forward alongside Plumlee/Ighodaro/center addition, they could use Collins' more consistent stretching abilities.

Basically, both teams get a more fitting profile without giving up too much….