The Candidates. Trade/leave after season

[Knightfall]

As teams get knocked out the playoffs Inthought I would be cool to make this post about certain players on these teams going into the off season. These would the players that can possibly be traded or leave via s&t or free agency. And which teams can use them or make a move for them.

Some teams might not even have anything as they may be too young and developing. If I miss anyone feel free to mention and I can add them.

Start with the teams eliminated as of now.

Pistons - ? Young team. Not sure what they can dangle.

Wizards - Kuzman or Poole? Or they staying to make the salary floor?

Hornets - Bridges?

Raptors - Poetel?

Nets -. Bridges?

Hawks - Trae, Capella, Murray, Bogdanovic, everyone?

Bulls - Lavine, Vuc, DeRozan, Caruso, William's. Ball?

Blazers - Ayton, Jerami Grant, Simmons, Brogdon.

Spurs - anyone not named Wemby.

Grizzlies - ?

Jazz - Markennan, Sexton, Clarckson, Collins?

Rockets - Jalen Green?

Warriors - Klay, Dray, Moody, Kuminga, Wiffins, CP3?

Kings - ?

More TBD.

[Knightfall]

We know Klay turned down 2/48 last season. Not sure what GS will give him now and wondering if a team like the sixers strikenputbon FA would they get desperate and throw money at him.


Green in Houston played very well to close put the season. Wondering if houston extends him or tries to put him on the market.

Ayton is another. Rocky start but once he got his bed in Portland his offense went up to 24ppg. Just make sure the team getting him has a bed ready for him.

[DusterBuster]

Blazers: Brogdon, Rob Williams, Grant, or Simons

The Blazer really should cash out on all those players, but I think the most likely traded there will be Brogdon or Time Lord probably are the most likely moved (with the latter being salary filler).

Grant and Simons should be moved, but likely won't. Simons in particular. He has a good value contract, still young and just entering his prime, but he doesn't fit the Blazers rebuild timeline unless he was willing to move to a 6th man role. The team needs to invest in Scoots development and continue building off his strong end-of-season play. He needs to be starting at PG and he needs to be next to a traditional SG like Sharpe. Simons is a perfect 6th man, but as a starter he's too short for SG and not good enough of a playmaker for PG.

I think the Blazers liked the chemistry Scoot and Ayton were developing to end the season, so I don't see Ayton being a strong trade candidate unless an impressive offer comes along and they draft a C.

Blazers are unlikely to make any major moves though, outside of Brogdon and Williams imo, but I hope I'm wrong.

[Knightfall]

Blazers: Brogdon, Rob Williams, Grant, or Simons

The Blazer really should cash out on all those players, but I think the most likely traded there will be Brogdon or Time Lord probably are the most likely moved (with the latter being salary filler).

Grant and Simons should be moved, but likely won't. Simons in particular. He has a good value contract, still young and just entering his prime, but he doesn't fit the Blazers rebuild timeline unless he was willing to move to a 6th man role. The team needs to invest in Scoots development and continue building off his strong end-of-season play. He needs to be starting at PG and he needs to be next to a traditional SG like Sharpe. Simons is a perfect 6th man, but as a starter he's too short for SG and not good enough of a playmaker for PG.

I think the Blazers liked the chemistry Scoot and Ayton were developing to end the season, so I don't see Ayton being a strong trade candidate unless an impressive offer comes along and they draft a C.

Blazers are unlikely to make any major moves though, outside of Brogdon and Williams imo, but I hope I'm wrong.

Ayton and Scoot did start building their chemistry and played well together to close out the year so I can see that. Good call on Brogdon and William's. Who would they be targeting if so?

[Knightfall]

Now with Atlanta put comes their guys. We've heard the Rumors about Murray and Trae. What about the rest of the lineup also? Does San Antonio or LA make a move for Murray or Trae? Capella will definitely have value and of course Bogdanovic. What about the rest of the roster?

[DusterBuster]

Blazers: Brogdon, Rob Williams, Grant, or Simons

The Blazer really should cash out on all those players, but I think the most likely traded there will be Brogdon or Time Lord probably are the most likely moved (with the latter being salary filler).

Grant and Simons should be moved, but likely won't. Simons in particular. He has a good value contract, still young and just entering his prime, but he doesn't fit the Blazers rebuild timeline unless he was willing to move to a 6th man role. The team needs to invest in Scoots development and continue building off his strong end-of-season play. He needs to be starting at PG and he needs to be next to a traditional SG like Sharpe. Simons is a perfect 6th man, but as a starter he's too short for SG and not good enough of a playmaker for PG.

I think the Blazers liked the chemistry Scoot and Ayton were developing to end the season, so I don't see Ayton being a strong trade candidate unless an impressive offer comes along and they draft a C.

Blazers are unlikely to make any major moves though, outside of Brogdon and Williams imo, but I hope I'm wrong.

Ayton and Scoot did start building their chemistry and played well together to close out the year so I can see that. Good call on Brogdon and William's. Who would they be targeting if so?

I don’t think targeting anyone honestly. Just picks, some young players and cash savings.

[Hatrick Ewing]

Donovan Mitchell is maybe traded. METALLICA AND NBA YOUNGBOY FR 2024 IF YOU DIDNT KNOW FR

[Knightfall]

Blazers: Brogdon, Rob Williams, Grant, or Simons

The Blazer really should cash out on all those players, but I think the most likely traded there will be Brogdon or Time Lord probably are the most likely moved (with the latter being salary filler).

Grant and Simons should be moved, but likely won't. Simons in particular. He has a good value contract, still young and just entering his prime, but he doesn't fit the Blazers rebuild timeline unless he was willing to move to a 6th man role. The team needs to invest in Scoots development and continue building off his strong end-of-season play. He needs to be starting at PG and he needs to be next to a traditional SG like Sharpe. Simons is a perfect 6th man, but as a starter he's too short for SG and not good enough of a playmaker for PG.

I think the Blazers liked the chemistry Scoot and Ayton were developing to end the season, so I don't see Ayton being a strong trade candidate unless an impressive offer comes along and they draft a C.

Blazers are unlikely to make any major moves though, outside of Brogdon and Williams imo, but I hope I'm wrong.

Ayton and Scoot did start building their chemistry and played well together to close out the year so I can see that. Good call on Brogdon and William's. Who would they be targeting if so?

I don’t think targeting anyone honestly. Just picks, some young players and cash savings.

For portland the more draft picks the better at this moment. The currently have 10 1st ed picks between now and 2030 but the extra picks dont start until 2028.

[cgf]

Caruso to New York for Bogdanovic, a 24 FRP and one of our protected future FRPs

[Knightfall]

Caruso to New York for Bogdanovic, a 24 FRP and one of our protected future FRPs

No love for Bogdanovic in NY?

Do 2025 1st and 2027 1st protected and it's a done deal.

[UcanUwill]

Caruso to New York for Bogdanovic, a 24 FRP and one of our protected future FRPs

No love for Bogdanovic in NY?

Do 2025 1st and 2027 1st protected and it's a done deal.

My thought is that it's very good get if you Chicago, but Bojan is old, his days are numbered, this is two picks and a salary match. Still good, but one of the picks has to be this year, two future first is a wishful thinking.

[cgf]

Caruso to New York for Bogdanovic, a 24 FRP and one of our protected future FRPs

No love for Bogdanovic in NY?

Do 2025 1st and 2027 1st protected and it's a done deal.

More I just want to see a Caruso-Anunoby-Robinson defense play together

I wouldn't want to tie our hands by including any of our own future picks, but we have protected picks from Milwaukee (top 5 next year), Detroit (top 18/13/11/9), and Washington (top 12/10/8), plus two FRPs this year...our own + Dallas's.

If we could get AC with one of those + one of our 24 picks...or two of those future picks from other teams...I'd do it.

[Chuck Everett]

Trae and Murray aren't even who I would want. If I was Minnesota, I would want Bogdanovic. Problem is, they don't have flexibility to make that move. That dude needs to be on a better team. Maybe Philly or Orlando could pry him loose.

[JayMKE]

Dame not working in Milwaukee

[Pattycakes]

As teams get knocked out the playoffs Inthought I would be cool to make this post about certain players on these teams going into the off season. These would the players that can possibly be traded or leave via s&t or free agency. And which teams can use them or make a move for them.

Some teams might not even have anything as they may be too young and developing. If I miss anyone feel free to mention and I can add them.

Start with the teams eliminated as of now.

Pistons - ? Young team. Not sure what they can dangle.

Wizards - Kuzman or Poole? Or they staying to make the salary floor?

Hornets - Bridges?

Raptors - Poetel?

Nets -. Bridges?

Hawks - Trae, Capella, Murray, Bogdanovic, everyone?

Blazers - Ayton, Jerami Grant?

Spurs - anyone not named Wemby.

Grizzlies - ?

Jazz - Markennan, Sexton, Clarckson, Collins?

Rockets - Jalen Green?

Warriors - Klay, Dray, Moody, Kuminga, CP3?

More TBD.

Blazers have literally zero reason at this time to move on from DA, however grant/simons and possibly Brogdon are all available for somewhat fair prices.

[Michael Jackson]

Caruso to New York for Bogdanovic, a 24 FRP and one of our protected future FRPs

No love for Bogdanovic in NY?

Do 2025 1st and 2027 1st protected and it's a done deal.

More I just want to see a Caruso-Anunoby-Robinson defense play together

I wouldn't want to tie our hands by including any of our own future picks, but we have protected picks from Milwaukee (top 5 next year), Detroit (top 18/13/11/9), and Washington (top 12/10/8), plus two FRPs this year...our own + Dallas's.

If we could get AC with one of those + one of our 24 picks...or two of those future picks from other teams...I'd do it.

It would be smart for Chicago and Thibs wouldn’t need viagra anymore he would be so excited.

[Knightfall]

Trae and Murray aren't even who I would want. If I was Minnesota, I would want Bogdanovic. Problem is, they don't have flexibility to make that move. That dude needs to be on a better team. Maybe Philly or Orlando could pry him loose.

With Atlanta needing picks moving forward they definitely going to ask for 1 or 2 for Bogdanovic. Unless minny can get a few somewhere dont see it happening.

[hauntedcomputer]

Dame not working in Milwaukee

No one would ever admit this massive of a mistake this early. He'll get another year with Doc before the rumblings start.

[cgf]

No love for Bogdanovic in NY?

Do 2025 1st and 2027 1st protected and it's a done deal.

More I just want to see a Caruso-Anunoby-Robinson defense play together

I wouldn't want to tie our hands by including any of our own future picks, but we have protected picks from Milwaukee (top 5 next year), Detroit (top 18/13/11/9), and Washington (top 12/10/8), plus two FRPs this year...our own + Dallas's.

If we could get AC with one of those + one of our 24 picks...or two of those future picks from other teams...I'd do it.

It would be smart for Chicago and Thibs wouldn’t need viagra anymore he would be so excited.

Thibs and me both

Brunson - DDV - Hart - Anunoby/Achiuwa - RobinHart
McBride - Caruso - Hart/Anunoby - Randle - RobinHart

Brunson - Caruso* - Anunoby - Randle - RobinHart

*DDV / Hart / McBride

[shi-woo]

Wiggins and Cp3 need to go. Wiggins is still young and his deal is low key not that bad, so I can see him staying with Klay gone, but CP3 was never a good fit. He was a ghost for this team, and idk how they are going to trade him. Maybe something like CP3 for the corpse of Lonzo and Caruso? Not sure how the Warriors get out from this guy

Brogdon and Time Lord. Grant is a solid player and is loyal too a fault. He's someone I would want to keep in the locker room while rebuilding. Brogdon and Time-Lord could easily be traded to players or picks, and would be highly saught after by teams looking to make the jump. Imagine if Rob was healthy on on the MAvs for example...

Honestly Brogdon and Rob for CP3+filler+ next years FRP actually seems like a good trade for both parties.

Vucevic is also a player I would look out for in trade talks. He's getting paid a little more than the MLE only 18mil per, and is still a solid player. He would be an elite 6th man on any team, and would look good playing 28-32 minutes on a team that desperately needs more rebounding and offense.

The Pelicans have to makes moves right? They have like 7 wings that all could be starting, and they can't waste all that talent.

CJ, Daniels, Murphy, Hawkins, Jones BI, Zion, Naji...something has to give at some point, right? At this point I would just cut my loses and field offers for BI. He's the most replaceable given the current roster construction, and they already have guys that could come in and fill that void. I'm not giving up on 23 year old Zion just yet when Ingram is just as hurt.

Ingram for Jarret Allen and Strus actually works in the trade machine, and would fix both of the teams problems. Pels replace Val, get better defensively, and add another shooter to the bench. CLE gets a solid SF that can playmake, and can move Evan to center and fix their spacing issues. This also would allow them to still have something if Donovan asks out. Honestly I think this would be a win win trade if the picks added were right.