Most of the NBA deals are small fights and tinker with the lineup, but as the league becomes more commercialized, superstar team changes have become more frequent. Not only do teams trade superstars, but sometimes superstars voluntarily apply to be sent to other teams. Because the current NBA pattern has undergone major changes, the goals of many teams have not met expectations, so there may be major changes in the short term in the future.
The US media FW predicted 5 possible blockbuster transactions: Jokic teamed up with Curry, Lillard went to the East, and thick eyebrows 1 for 2
The Knicks traded for Mitchell
The potential scenario is: Knicks send Quickley, Topping, Burks, Noel, 2022 first round, 2023 first round, 2024 second round, get Mitchell
It's a typical changeover, the Knicks didn't make the playoffs this year, Randle alone is difficult to hold up the team, need another superstar to work with. Of course, the Knicks' goal is unlikely to be to compete for the championship, and when they are not competitive, the market value is the first in the league, and the geographical location is too good. As long as the playoffs are secured, the Knicks' income is difficult to estimate.
The Jazz faced the Lone Ranger without Doncic all 1-2, with a significantly low ceiling that couldn't possibly be a championship team. While Gobert's contract is difficult to handle, all sending Mitchell would be a better option. These quality resources from the Knicks can also help the Jazz complete a quick rebuild.
The Celtics traded to get Lillard
The potential solution is for the Celtics to send Brown, Derrick White, and Lillard
The Celtics are a title-contending team this season, but if they don't win the title, they are likely to seek reinforcements. Today, the Green Army's defensive configuration is very strong, even if it is missing Brown and White, it can maintain the level of the top ten in the defensive league. But getting Lillard is different, and the double guns of Tatum and Lillard will increase the Green Army's offense by one level. The Blazers are now rebuilding and are bound to find a new core, and Lillard is in his 30s and is unlikely to continue to build a lineup around him.
The Lakers trade thick eyebrows
The potential solution is: the sun sends Ayton and Bridges to get thick eyebrows
If the Suns missed the championship for 2 consecutive years in a good situation, then the management will definitely have to consider adjusting the core players. Most likely, Ayton was the one who had to renew his contract because the Suns felt that Ayton was not worth the top salary. If you can trade to thick eyebrows, it will undoubtedly be a big improvement for the team. Although thick eyebrows are often injured, the Sun's team of team doctors has the reputation of "divine doctors", which is not comparable to the Lakers.
The Lakers need healthy stars, Bridges has played 82 games this season and is a first-defense player, and Ayton's attendance is also high. Suddenly, the Lakers' core lineup is younger, becoming energetic and defensive.
Heat trade Ingram
The potential scenario is for the Heat to send Butler out and get Ingram
Butler's ability to lead the team is very strong, proven on several teams, especially in the Heat, the first year of the team's finals. He and CJ, Zion's trio, will also be strongly competitive in the West.
The Heat can form a young three-core lineup: Hiro, Adebayo and Ingram, all under the age of 25, which will ensure that the Heat will be a strong team for years to come. With Riley's ability to operate, there is a good chance to hit the championship again.
Jokic teamed up with Curry
The potential scenario is: the Warriors send Poole, Wiggins, Cummingga, Wiseman, and get Jokic in the 2023 first round
Of course, the premise of such a deal is that the Warriors did not win the championship this year. Soon, the Warriors will face a lot of contract renewal problems, especially the two main players of Poole and Wiggins, whose combined salaries will definitely be much higher than Jokic alone.
I believe that there are also many people who hope to see Kuyo join forces, after all, Green's carding ability can be played in the Warrior system, and Jokic can create more opportunities for Curry to shoot easily. The Warriors have never had a good interior line, and the cooperation between the two MVP-level players is also very exciting.