Los Angeles Clippers: Terry Rozier
Is Kawhi Leonard going to return for another year with the Los Angeles Clippers? Or does he elect to sign elsewhere in hopes it increases his odds of competing for a championship? My money is on Leonard re-signing with the Clippers after the team advanced to its first Conference Finals in franchise history.
While Reggie Jackson excelled in the playoffs, Los Angeles would still benefit from adding a point guard this offseason. Terry Rozier would be a perfect trade candidate for the Clippers, giving them a point guard that can take some pressure off of Leonard and Paul George in the playmaking department.
Denver Nuggets: Harrison Barnes
It went from looking like a successful season for the Denver Nuggets to a disappointing one once Jamal Murray went down with a season-ending knee injury. Denver would be eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, having been swept by Phoenix.
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The Nuggets don’t have many massive needs on the roster, but they could improve at their wing positions. Harrison Barnes is an underrated trade candidate this offseason as he can play either forward spot. Plus, Barnes is a more-than-capable shooter from outside, which would help Nikola Jokic next season, especially if Murray is forced to miss time.
Brooklyn Nets: Steven Adams
What else does a team need that has Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving? Joe Harris, Jeff Green, Blake Griffin, and Bruce Brown are also solid role players that round out the roster. If there is anything that Brooklyn needs, it’s a formidable center that can protect the paint.
Steven Adams could be a trade candidate this summer if the New Orleans Pelicans believe Jaxson Hayes is ready to start. Adams would give the Nets a center that could matchup well versus guys like Joel Embiid, Bam Adebayo, and Nikola Vucevic in the Eastern Conference.
