The DeMarcus Cousins trade sent shockwaves through the NBA. Few saw it coming. It's been widely referred to as the worst trade in NBA history. It highlighted the complete ineptitude of the Kings as an organization. And it possibly set the stage for what could be an eventful trade deadline.
The out-of-left-field nature of the Cousins trade got us thinking about some of the other transactions we wouldn't mind seeing go down. Some, we acknowledge, are a little far-fetched. Others are absolutely rooted in sound logic and would make perfect sense for the clubs and players involved. Regardless, we just hope more craziness goes down and we're blessed with a bunch of Woj bombs leading up to the 3 p.m. EST deadline on Thursday.
Melo to the Cavs in a three-team deal.
Rim protection for the Warriors.
Make the Lakers great again.
A Bulls trade not featuring Jimmy Butler.
Teams: Bulls, Timberwolves
Players Involved: 6
Wins Lost by Bulls: 9
Wins Gained by Timberwolves: 4
This is not what a blockbuster looks like. When you do a six-player deal and Adreian Payne—considered by many to be one of the worst players in the entire NBA—has the second-highest PER of any of them, it’s not gonna be front-page news. Basketball Twitter would barely acknowledge it. The Bulls give up three serviceable players and don't get much back. But Tom Thibodeau gets some guys he’s familiar with, and the Bulls open up some roster spots assuming Pek retires and Payne is sent to a farm upstate. The key, though? Jimmy Butler doesn’t go anywhere. —Russ Bengtson