Atlanta Hawks
New York Knicks Receive: F/C John Collins
Atlanta Hawks Receive: F/C Julius Randle, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK)
John Collins has been in trade rumors for too long. It’s time for the Hawks to finally relocate the athletic forward. If clearing his contract is the team’s primary motive, this deal doesn’t make perfect sense. Still, acquiring more draft capital to offset the Dejounte Murray trade could make another deal easier down the road. If Randle has a bounceback year in 2022-23, they may not even care to make one.
Boston Celtics
Sacramento Kings Receive: F Grant Williams
Boston Celtics Receive: G Davion Mitchell
It’s hard to identify a trade for the Celtics. They’ve got one of the most balanced rosters in the entire NBA.
Some rumors suggested that they were looking to move Grant Williams for a first-round pick this year. With his contract expiring after this season, the team may be worried about a financial crunch. This deal has them flipping him for a quality player who’s cost-controlled for several seasons.
Brooklyn Nets
Phoenix Suns Receive: F Kevin Durant
Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Deandre Ayton, F Mikal Bridges, F Cam Johnson, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2025 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2029 First-Round Pick (PHO)
Where to even begin?
Recent rumors indicate that the Nets wouldn’t accept this package from the Suns. They’re right to be choosy in dealing Durant. For now. It’s hard to identify a team that can offer enough for Durant without getting their roster to the extent that acquiring him would be pointless. If this situation gets ugly, the Nets might have to settle for this return.
Charlotte Hornets
Indiana Pacers Receive: F Kelly Oubre Jr., F P.J. Washington, 2023 First-Round Pick (Top 10 Protected – DEN via CHA)
Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Myles Turner
Having selected Mark Williams in the draft, the Hornets may not be in the market for a starting big man anymore. On the other hand, if they’re looking to take a step forward next season, they may not want to lean on a rookie so heavily. This deal lands them one of the best big men on the trade market.
Meanwhile, the Pacers receive a solid young player in Washington. The pick they’re getting is top 10 protected: the Hornets aren’t in a position to throw around unprotected firsts.
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Chicago Bulls
Indiana Pacers Receive: C Nikola Vucevic, 2023 First-Round Pick (POR via CHI)
Chicago Bulls Receive: C Myles Turner
Don’t be surprised to see Myles Turner twice in a row. He’s the type of utility player that a lot of teams in the NBA could use.
This deal sends him to the Windy City. The Pacers won’t be interested in Vucevic. They’ll probably look to relocate him at the deadline. This one is all about the first-round pick for the Pacers, and the vastly improved rim protection they’ll get with Turner for the Bulls.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks Receive: G Collin Sexton
Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL)
In a way, this would be a weird move for the Cavaliers. It feels like a rebuilding measure when they ought to be taking a step forward.
Disregard that voice in your head. Acquiring a first-round pick benefits any team in any situation. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers’ product has looked better without Sexton. It feels like Darius Garland thrives in his absence. They’re getting a good asset in an unprotected pick, and a veteran who may fit better alongside Garland as an off-ball weapon in Hardaway Jr.
