We're a few weeks into the NBA season, and as things take shape, we're starting to figure out which teams are better than we thought and which teams are legitimately just bad. While the NBA trade deadline isn't until February, December 15 is the real date to keep in mind when it comes to NBA movement. At that point, all of the players who signed deals this past summer can be traded. Guys like D'Angelo Russell and Marcus Morris can officially hit the block on that date.
While the season is still early, it's clear some teams need to make a move. The Blazers desperately need a shakeup to that roster. The Warriors should consider moving DLo. Why wouldn't the Cavs trade Kevin Love? There are plenty of moves to be made. Of course, we've already listed out players who we think should be moved this season, but now we're taking it a step further and listing out five deals that we think would help everyone involved. Take a peak and get ready for the NBA rumor szn.
Kevin Love to the Blazers
Kevin Love is still really good. People tend to forget that, but if you put him alongside Dame and CJ, they'd be a legit threat in the West. It's unclear what the Cavs want in return for Love and have publicly stated they don't want to trade him. They can say whatever they want, but if the right offer comes along, they'd have to consider it. In this deal, they clear some money, get two promising young players and a first round pick. Call it in.
D'Angelo Russell to Minnesota in 3-Team Blockbuster
The Warriors season is already in disaray and trading D'Angelo Russell might be one of the only moves they can make to retool this roster that is already hard capped. Steph and Klay are both hurt and Draymond is beat up. They're not contending for a title this season, so why not shake things up and look towards the future. For the Wolves, they finally add Russell to this roster to pair with his good friend Karl-Anthony Towns, while the Pistons retool their roster and add a draft pick. Call this a win-win-win for everyone.
Blake Griffin Joins Devin Booker on the Suns
Don't look now, but the Phoenix Suns might actually be good. Like, we're not joking, this team is a lot of fun. And while they're cruising right now, adding another star alongside Devin Booker would go a long way to secure their status in the West going forward. Insert Blake Griffin, who would be a perfect compliment to Booker going forward. For the Pistons, they would get a combination of young players and a first round pick, while clearing some longterm money.
Sixers Add Bogdan Bogdanovic
The Kings are struggling to start this season and there's long been rumors that Bogdan Bogdanovic could potentially be on the move. In this deal, Philly is giving up a lot, including prized rookie Thybulle, but they need to desperately add shooting if they want to truly contend for a title this season. Philly is a guard short and until they address this issue, can we actually treat them like a threat to the Bucks, Lakers, and Clippers.
Chris Paul to the Miami Heat
There's no way the Thunder want to keep Chris Paul through the durantion of contract that is paying him over $38 million per year for three years. The Thunder have been better than people thought, but if an offer like this came through, you'd have to think they'd consider it. They'd clear some cap space and pick up yet another draft pick. For the Heat, they'd team another premiere player with Jimmy Butler down in South Beach. Plus, we'd all get to see Jimmy and CP3 on the same team. That would be must-see TV.
