This Raptors-Timberwolves Trade Features Fred VanVleet

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When an NBA player is on an expiring contract, it changes their value completely. 

Imagine you were an employer. Would you hire somebody knowing that they were likely to leave your company soon?

Well, you might – if they were willing to accept a pay cut. 

The NBA’s trade market functions similarly. Teams are hesitant to acquire players on expiring contracts. That’s exactly why they’re sometimes available at a discount. 

For example, Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors is due to hit free agency this summer. So is Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Could the two end up switching teams this season? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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