OT: Projecting big name player movement this off-season - where will they land?

[bluerap23]

It looks like a lot of big names may be relocating this off-season. I don't expect the raptors to be involved. Possible names on the move:

LeBron
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Jarrett Allen
Evan Mobley
Trae Young
Klay Thompson

Which teams do you think would be an ideal fit for one of the above?

[Rapsfan07]

Might consider adding KAT to this list. I know the Wolves are doing really well but I doubt Minny is willing to pay the tax.

[TheAlchemist23]

Trae and Ingram are locks to be moved

I'd be happy to add anyone at the right (discounted) price

[kalel123]

Wonder if Kevin Durant's going to demand trade again. At what point does he start to become part of the problem?

[Tor_Raps]

Sadly we are 2 years away from being 2 years away to be in these type of sweepstakes again.

I'm still holding out hope we can somehow land a young wing with first option potential either through the draft or through a nifty trade.

In masai, we trust watch lol

[C_Money]

Might consider adding KAT to this list. I know the Wolves are doing really well but I doubt Minny is willing to pay the tax.

Well apparently it was A-Rod who was unwilling to pay the tax but he missed the deadline to fully buy the team.

[2019nbachamps]

The actual list will probably be much longer than this. A lot of teams are treadmilling and will need to make big moves. The west is a blood bath while there is a huge gap in the east between the Celtics and everyone else. Will be a fun summer.

[NotMyKawhi]

Evan mobley isn't going anywhere.

I say Embiid. Unless they sign PG, they have no way of getting better. Especially since they gotta pay Maxey.

Id trade Embiid and tank for cooper

[Raptorfan2012]

Any chance we get Ingram? Would he even fit on this team?

[MessiahUjiri]

Any chance we get Ingram? Would he even fit on this team?

IMO Pelicans should actually try and trade Zion.

You can get more for him because someone will be fooled by his potential, and in reality Zion is never healthy enough to contribute.


If I were Pels, I’m calling the Hawks.

Zion for Trae
or
Zion for Dejounte+Okongwu+1st


Both teams would come out ahead.

[Zeno]

Any chance we get Ingram? Would he even fit on this team?

IMO Pelicans should actually try and trade Zion.

You can get more for him because someone will be fooled by his potential, and in reality Zion is never healthy enough to contribute.


If I were Pels, I’m calling the Hawks.

Zion for Trae
or
Zion for Dejounte+Okongwu+1st


Both teams would come out ahead.

Two cheapskate franchises like the Pelicans and Hawks won’t be trading with each other because both are near/in tax and be looking for ways to avoid it in trades.

[Zeno]

I think there will be a few players no one is expecting on the market due to the 2nd apron. Like if Porzingas can’t come back and they get cold feet about him at his number. They could look to move him for a cheaper more reliable option and get out of the 2nd apron plus make room for Derrick White’s extension. Also MPJ, I still think Nuggets might look to move if they can save some money and add more depth. He was excellent in the 1st round but if they get eliminated somehow, they might use it as an excuse to rid themselves of an injury risk and save money.

[ontnut]

It looks like a lot of big names may be relocating this off-season. I don't expect the raptors to be involved. Possible names on the move:

LeBron
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Jarrett Allen
Evan Mobley
Trae Young
Klay Thompson

Which teams do you think would be an ideal fit for one of the above?

Doubt Mobley is on the move.
Draymond and Wiggins will be discussed too. Basically everyone on GS except Steph.
Tobias Harris depending on how "big" of a name you consider him.
Dejounte Murray
Valanciunas and Ingram (and probably Zion) will be discussed, probably CJ too. NO needs to change up.
Middleton?

I think the Lakers are very likely to make a move. They can trade 3 picks and have middling players like Dlo, Reaves, Hachimura etc. they can throw in for salary. The question is what would the ideal missing piece be? A guy like Mitchell or Trae would be intriguing, playing off of Bron. KD to the Lakers would be hilarious, but I can't see that happening, even though the Suns wouldn't balk at getting back 3 picks, since they're kinda F'd.

Cleveland needs to do something too, they're stuck similar to NO.

[Mr.Raptorsingh]

Definitely Trae Young

[JB7]

If Durant asks out, do the Suns go all in on the rebuild and trade Booker as well?

And do the Bucks run it back, or might Giannis ask out? And if so, does Dame get dealt as well?

[PhilBlackson]

Personally I'd be cool with using the pieces that we got for Siakam to get Ingram.

I'm not sure that gets it done (obv need more salary) but I just mean if that would be considered enough for the Pels to move off of him because obviously if they intend on keeping TM Jr they can't all of those guys (thanks to CJ) at once.

Murphy is the one I'd desperately want for our team but I honestly think Pels will look to move on from BI to keep him instead. Of course trading for BI would require basically a handshake deal with Ingram that he will re-sign. Whether it's Ingram or not, another long wing scorer (with decent shooting touch) feels like that's gonna be the final piece to get us back into contention.

[billy_hoyle]

Personally I'd be cool with using the pieces that we got for Siakam to get Ingram.

I'm not sure that gets it done (obv need more salary) but I just mean if that would be considered enough for the Pels to move off of him because obviously if they intend on keeping TM Jr they can't all of those guys (thanks to CJ) at once.

Murphy is the one I'd desperately want for our team but I honestly think Pels will look to move on from BI to keep him instead. Of course trading for BI would require basically a handshake deal with Ingram that he will re-sign. Whether it's Ingram or not, another long wing scorer (with decent shooting touch) feels like that's gonna be the final piece to get us back into contention.

I could see us trading a 6 pick + Bruce and Boucher for Ingram. I could see NO liking that deal too.

IQ - Sears (31)
RJ - Dick - GTJ
BI - Ochai - Nwora
Barnes - Olynyk - FA?
Yak - Ware/Edey (19)

[Ackshun]

Personally I'd be cool with using the pieces that we got for Siakam to get Ingram.

I'm not sure that gets it done (obv need more salary) but I just mean if that would be considered enough for the Pels to move off of him because obviously if they intend on keeping TM Jr they can't all of those guys (thanks to CJ) at once.

Murphy is the one I'd desperately want for our team but I honestly think Pels will look to move on from BI to keep him instead. Of course trading for BI would require basically a handshake deal with Ingram that he will re-sign. Whether it's Ingram or not, another long wing scorer (with decent shooting touch) feels like that's gonna be the final piece to get us back into contention.

I could see us trading a 6 pick + Bruce and Boucher for Ingram. I could see NO liking that deal too.

IQ - Sears (31)
RJ - Dick - GTJ
BI - Ochai - Nwora
Barnes - Olynyk - FA?
Yak - Ware/Edey (19)

Guy is a lock to miss 20-30 games every year. He also just shot 35% in a playoff series. I’d pass mostly for those ankle and knee injuries.

[Merit]

Personally I'd be cool with using the pieces that we got for Siakam to get Ingram.

I'm not sure that gets it done (obv need more salary) but I just mean if that would be considered enough for the Pels to move off of him because obviously if they intend on keeping TM Jr they can't all of those guys (thanks to CJ) at once.

Murphy is the one I'd desperately want for our team but I honestly think Pels will look to move on from BI to keep him instead. Of course trading for BI would require basically a handshake deal with Ingram that he will re-sign. Whether it's Ingram or not, another long wing scorer (with decent shooting touch) feels like that's gonna be the final piece to get us back into contention.

I could see us trading a 6 pick + Bruce and Boucher for Ingram. I could see NO liking that deal too.

IQ - Sears (31)
RJ - Dick - GTJ
BI - Ochai - Nwora
Barnes - Olynyk - FA?
Yak - Ware/Edey (19)

Guy is a lock to miss 20-30 games every year. He also just shot 35% in a playoff series. I’d pass mostly for those ankle and knee injuries.

Our FO has one of the best in the game in Alex McKechnie. We need shot creation and scoring. If he comes at a discounted rate, now is the time to take action.

[OakleyDokely]

I'd probably add:

Randle
Bridges
MPJ
Markanen
Grant

...as possibilities as well.

A number of teams could go in a lot of different directions.