Trade value in the NBA can be difficult to measure. It tends to fluctuate. 

A player may have a certain value at a certain time. If their play declines, that value will change. Such is the nature of the NBA. 

For example, look at Ben Simmons. At one time, a team would have had to surrender multiple first-picks to land him. Now, they might have to attach multiple firsts just to move him. 

By contrast, Pascal Siakam could fetch a hefty sum on the open market.

Some expected the Raptors to shop him at this year’s deadline,. but they held steady. 

Could they send him to the Brooklyn Nets this summer?