The NBA playoffs are in full swing, but for teams that are already out early, they can look to the trade market this summer. Trades to strengthen the existing roster and fight again next year. According to Fran Leyva, a reporter for the American media bleachers, he listed an epic four-way trade package involving stars such as the Clippers' George and the Warriors' Klay, with the potential deal as follows.
The Warriors sent Wiggins, Thompson for Isaac, Gary Harris, Ingles, Hyland, and a 2024 first-round pick from the Magic, and the Clippers sent George and Hyland for Wiggins, Tari Eason, Amen Thompson, a 2025 first-round pick (Thunder or Nets), and a 2028 first-round pick (Rockets). The Rockets sent away Eason, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks, and two first-round picks to get Paul George, Jett Howard, a 2026 first-round pick (Magic) Magic got Klay Thompson, Dillon Brooks, and Adams in this deal.
The Warriors have had a poor season, with the team paying a hefty luxury tax in exchange for a playoff exit. The Golden State Warriors, who have no hope of competing for the championship, are likely to choose to sell off their high-paid players this summer to reduce the huge luxury tax expenses. With this four-way deal, the Warriors sent away Klay and Wiggins with large contracts, freeing up a lot of salary space. Whether the Warriors plan for a future rebuild this summer or continue to bolster their roster through trades, there is plenty of room to do so. Paul George's contract with the Clippers is about to expire this summer, and it is still unknown whether he will renew his contract with the Clippers. And the Rockets can get All-Star small forward Paul George through this four-way trade. George is still quite hot this season, and after he came to the Rockets, the Rockets finally have an All-Star star player, and with the continuous growth of some high-quality young players of the Rockets, it is not a problem for the Rockets to enter the playoffs next season.
The Magic have also made a lot of progress in recent seasons under the top team Banchero, but what this young team lacks most at the moment is experience. Veterans like Klay will teach the Magic's youngsters how to win in the playoffs. And the Magic can also offer Klay a contract with a maximum salary. The Rockets, on the other hand, can get the signing rights of George, whose contract is about to expire, from the Clippers by sending some players such as Dillon and Eason.
Personally, I think that this four-way deal involves a number of star-level players, and once reached, the overall strength of many teams will be greatly improved, and the competition between the East and West will be more fierce next season.