Compared with last summer's media forecasts, the Lakers, Pacers, Nets, Blazers, Eagles, and Knicks are undoubtedly the six most frustrated teams this season, and if there is no breakthrough in the playoffs or playoffs, they will definitely make major changes in the offseason.
1. Eagles and Knicks
Knicks get: Capela
The Hawks got: Burks, Noel, second-round picks for 2022
Two disappointing teams this season should trade, Capela could cement the Knicks' center position, and Okongu could naturally enter at the start of Atalanta, averaging 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in six starts this season. In the offseason, Knicks' Mitchell Robinson will be a fully free agent, and he will most likely choose to leave.
2. Brooklyn Nets
Nets get: Christian Wood, Eric Gordon, Nuwaba, 2024 second round
Rockets get: Ben Simmons, Clarkston
Irving and Durant are both at the peak of their careers, but they can wait for Simmons, who has not played for the Nets since the trade deadline. Simmons' condition, the Nets may already be thinking about putting him on the shelf in the offseason.
So who can be patient with Simmons? That could be the Rebuilding Rockets, and they should love the pass-first guard, pairing Simmons with Green and Porter. Leaving New York and out of the spotlight, Simmons didn't need to worry about improving his offensive capabilities. For the Nets, with Drummond's contract expiring this summer, Wood will give them a big, space-type man, With Gordon shooting 40.8 percent from three-point range, and Nouaba can defend multiple positions.
3. Indiana Walkers
Pacers get: Josh Green, Bertans, 2024 second round
Lone Ranger gets: Buddy Hield
4. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers got: Kenridge Williams, Muscala, 2022 second-round picks
Thunder get: Horton Tucker, second-round pick in 2025
The Lakers will definitely want to dump Westbrook's $47.1 million contract in the offseason, but if the Lakers are not willing to give up the draft pick, it will be very difficult for the team to get out. Relatively speaking, the Lakers can send Tucker away and get some free agents that are suitable for James and thick eyebrows.
For example, Kenridge Williams, a high-level 3D player, can defend multiple positions and can pull out space. Muscala is also a large space-type man, shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range. Horton Tucker will only turn 22 until November of this year, and he is well suited to that kind of rebuilding team.
5. Borland Trailblazers
Trail Blazers get: Jerami Grant
The Pistons got: Little, Bledsoe, protected draft picks in the 2022 first round
The Blazers have been intrigued by Grant, who previously asked for two first rounds for the deal, but With Grant's contract set aside for $21 million, the Pistons could ask for a lower price. Now the Trail Blazers' backcourt is Lillard and Anfine Simmons, and they need Grant, a tall, athletic wing. The Pistons, on the other hand, can continue to rebuild with the first-round picks they get.
in Kelsang