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With fewer than 10 days remaining before the trade deadline, let’s have a realistic view for every team based on what executives, agents and players are talking about.
One important ground rule: This is not fantasy basketball. Hypotheticals are a part of putting together every trade in NBA history and are taking place every hour of the day between teams until Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. ET. But that’s different from simply making up a scenario that it’s not outside the realm of possibility even if it sounds fun.
With that in mind, here’s a team-by-team look at what could h
Most likely to be traded: $6.2 million trade exception from Grant Williams deal
The Celtics have made their deals but have two first-rounders they can trade. And because they have a $39 million tax bill at the moment, the largest in team history, the Celtics are more likely to fill their open roster spot with a buyout player.
The Nets entered the trade season looking like they could be buyers. But a 5-12 record since Christmas Day has weakened their outlook, and now they’re looking at all options. They have seven tradable first-rounders, which makes anything possible, but they could also end up being a part of a three-team deal that saves major assets for the future.
If they do make a deal, it would likely be for a guard — former Nets All-Star D’Angelo Russell has been among those names floated. With an expiring $20.3 million deal, Dinwiddie is the likely fulcrum in any big move before the deadline.
It is questionable whether the Hornets will want to keep Bridges when he’s an unrestricted free agent this summer.
If they move on now, they can get an asset. Contenders are interested because Bridges’ $8 million salary has value compared to his production. However, Bridges has the power to veto any trade because he’d lose his Bird rights, and it would limit his ability to sign a bigger deal in the summer.
He would likely prefer a team that has cap space to pay him, such as the 76ers, but otherwise would likely want to be assured a significant role.
Lowry has a $30 million expiring deal and just joined Charlotte in the deal that sent Terry Rozier to Miami. He is a buyout candidate if he isn’t moved again.
It’s no secret that LaVine wants to be traded and that the Bulls want to trade him. A match with the Lakers hasn’t really developed, but there could be some interested teams out there. League executives have been watching the Pistons, who have expiring contracts that might appeal to Chicago.
LeVert is having a strong season as the team’s sixth man, and the Cavs (winners of 10 of their past 11 games) aren’t actively looking to trade him. But his contract, signed last summer at two years and $32 million, was designed to be movable.
It is more likely the team waits for Darius Garland and Evan Mobley to return from injury before considering any major changes. The Cavs have two open roster spots and are $3 million under the luxury tax, so they are a buyout destination.