Trade Ideas to Move the Needle Led By: PG13 + Picks for Lauri Markkanen + More
After coming to grips with the fact that Curry is unlikely to ever want out of Golden State, and Jokic may just stick with Denver similarly, these are the trade idea for next offseason that I’ve been able to come up with:
UTA In: PG13 + picks
BOS In: Markkanen
Allows us to move Tatum back to the three. I’ve just got a strong feeling that Markkanen could be a great Robin to JT’s Batman. I may be wrong. Looking forward to everyone’s thoughts.
Secondary ideas to discuss; where I am suspecting only the West will deal with us as it relates to moving on from PG13:
POR In: PG13 + picks
BOS In: Jrue + Time Lord
Running it back with some older guys? Not seeing how this gets us closer to the title though.
PHX In: PG13 + many picks
BOS In: Booker
Is his defense good enough for this squad? It would not be surprising if he forced his way out next offseason, though.
MIN In: PG13 + probably all our picks/swaps
BOS In: Antman + Kuminga to make cap work
This would be a scenario where Antman has a total meltdown and demands out. It would cost us a lot and would require him being very picky about wanting to tag team with JT. It seems unlikely, but this would definitely be the duo that would best position us for title contention the next half decade
HOU In: PG13 + picks
BOS In: KD + Smart
Better late than never with KD? Could be intriguing? A reunion with Smart to make the cap work.
SAS In: PG13
BOS In: Fox
Straight-up swap if the Spurs decide they’ve had enough of Fox’s game. Not a fan of Fox’s game but I can’t see any other deals in the West that would be possible.
Other ideas?