Ja to BRK

[pipfan]

This happens later, around the deadline. Let's say the drama continues and Memphis decides to tank and go for a top 5 pick by trading Ja (and JJJ to Chic!)

BRK owes their 2027 pick, so their long term tank is not as attractive. Plus, Ja can sell tickets-and a core of Ja/MPJ/Claxton with their young kids and a top 5 2026 pick could be nice next season (if Ja goes to BRK he'll play some then have an "injury" and sit-just enough to build some hype but not enough to move BRK out of the projected bottom 4 record).

Finally, BRK has some wiggle room with their cap space

Ja for Egor/Wolf/Mann plus the 3 NY picks (and maybe one other pick?)

I think that works money wise-if not BRK can add another salary

Memphis starts over with tons of picks and cap space plus some nice looking young talent in Eddy/Coward/Egor/Wolf/Wells/Jackson

BRK goes for the playoffs in 2027

[-Luke-]

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I would take it if I was Memphis. I'm just out on Ja. If they don't want young guys and picks, maybe a third team could be part of the trade and send a "star player" to Memphis.

[Myth]

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I would take it if I was Memphis. I'm just out on Ja. If they don't want young guys and picks, maybe a third team could be part of the trade and send a "star player" to Memphis.

I would be out with the exception of some particular special situation that I can’t identify. Like a cheap gamble. But I would be hesitant to give real value for him.

[mhd]

Memphis already has a pick in the bag with the worst of Washington/Phoenix’s 1st (assuming washington picks in the top 8). I think the Nets will hoard those Knicks picks which could be a goldmine. With their cap space, they’ll go hard after any FAs this year since they don’t have their pick next year

[jbk1234]

The fundamental problem is that Nets are free to level up next summer after they've secured a top 5 pick in the 26 draft and had a good look at the guys they drafted this year.

[pipfan]

The fundamental problem is that Nets are free to level up next summer after they've secured a top 5 pick in the 26 draft and had a good look at the guys they drafted this year.

I have this as a "buy-low" opportunity for BRK-Ja is super talented and, maybe more importantly, can bring some energy to the franchise. I think he could maybe draw a top FA to join him too

Again, bring Ja in in Feb-have him excite the home town crowd a bit (help 2026-27 season ticket sales) and then he gets "hurt", so as not to jeopardize their top 5 2026 pick.

[jbk1234]

The fundamental problem is that Nets are free to level up next summer after they've secured a top 5 pick in the 26 draft and had a good look at the guys they drafted this year.

I have this as a "buy-low" opportunity for BRK-Ja is super talented and, maybe more importantly, can bring some energy to the franchise. I think he could maybe draw a top FA to join him too

Again, bring Ja in in Feb-have him excite the home town crowd a bit (help 2026-27 season ticket sales) and then he gets "hurt", so as not to jeopardize their top 5 2026 pick.

I don't have sending out 3 firsts for Ja, who may not have a trade market at all right now, as buying low. Ja's career arc took a negative turn when the NBA decided that it wasn't going reward offensive players who launched themselves into defenders with free throws.

[HadAnEffectHere]

Ja's market is nowhere close this right now. He's like the 75th best player in the NBA and has a massive contract and is horrible in the locker room and has tons of injuries? I would be surprised if he could get an expiring contract from a team other than the Kings.

DDR+Monk+Devin Carter is his absolute ceiling for trade value. He's nobody now.