NYG wrote:HadAnEffectHere wrote:NYG wrote:
Who do you think asks out post-playoffs?
This depends a ton on the playoff results, lol.
KAT is the most likely star to be traded if the Wolves lose in the first or second round (the financial situation is really bad for the Wolves). Durant is probably the most likely to demand a trade if the Suns lose in the first round. Donovan Mitchell will probably get traded if the Cavs lose in the first-round. If Mitchell extends, Darius Garland could be traded if the Cavs' lack of size gets exploited. If the Cavs' lack of shooting gets exploited, Evan Mobley is definitely gone. Giannis could demand a trade if the Bucks lose again in the first-round, but probably not likely. Luka could demand a trade if the Mavs lose in the first-round or miss the playoffs again, but maybe not likely. Unclear how well the Clippers have to do to re-sign Paul George to a max. Trae Young probably should be traded, but it's not clear what the Hawks will do. Mikal Bridges will probably be traded if the Rockets are willing to give back the picks and the Nets strike out on stars, but this scenario seems unlikely.
KAT to Brooklyn and they let Claxton get paid elsewhere?
Mitchell to the Lakers
I think ultimately Phoenix gets creative around KD but don't know what that even looks like so maybe he asks out.
KAT to Nets makes too much sense. Nets don’t have pieces Wolves want, but assets for the job. Meaning, 3rd team would be needed.
Then S&T Claxton, assuming Nets don’t want Claxton at C and Towns at PF - has worked amazingly in MN.
