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Which players may change the court before the trade deadline?

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, various rumors emerge one after another.

James Harden became the first superstar to change the court this season. He was sent to the Brooklyn Nets by the Rockets in a big deal.

Bradley Beal’s name has also been repeatedly mentioned in the news, but it is reported that the Wizards star is very loyal to the capital team and has no intention to leave.

So, who will be the next star to be traded? The reporters of The Crossover discussed some possible transactions with you.

Chris Mannix：

The Pelicans sent JJ ​​Redick to Celtic for a first-round lottery-protected pick.

In order to get such a 36-year-old combo guard shooter who has been in a recent downturn, he has to pay a first-round pick. Will it be more than a loss? Maybe, but the Celtics urgently need to replenish the bench, and Redick’s 110 playoff games in his career are what the Celtics value. Celtic has very good trading conditions: they are worth 28.5 million US dollars in trading special cases, which allows them to swallow Redick’s contract without additional operations. Pelicans basketball operations president David Griffin is seeking to stock up on first-round picks, and Celtic just can provide a first-round pick in three or four years, which is also in the pelican’s mind. Redick’s shooting in previous games was ridiculous, but his shooting percentage has rebounded recently, and going to a more competitive team may help him recover. For Celtic, this is a very cost-effective bet. Does the Celtics rely on their inexperienced bench lineup to help in the tight playoffs?

Howard Beck：

The Wizards sent out Bradley Beal and got Gary Harris, PJ Rozier, RJ Hampton and several first-round picks from the gold nugget.

I know that the Wizards (for now) do not want to trade Beal. I also know that Beal has not (currently) made a transaction request. I also know that if wizards trade with gold nuggets, they would definitely want MPJ more. These are facts, but…

If Beal finally decides to leave the capital team, the Nuggets should do their best to pursue him. All of their first-round picks are still in their hands, so they can plan a Brooklyn-style deal: four first-round picks and four first-round exchange rights. But can this satisfy the wizard who is rebuilding? Maybe it can. They certainly want good potential stocks (for example, MPJ), but how many teams can meet the Wizard’s conditions? How many more teams are hoping to get Beal to provide more generous chips than the gold nuggets? (The above transaction meets the requirements of the CBA, but there are also several other transactions that do not include MPJ)

For the Nuggets team, this deal is definitely worth a try. He is an elite shooter, an experienced passer, and a strong ball handler. Beal can play a big role next to Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, and the three of them can also be formed. Very competitive Big Three. If this deal happens, the Nuggets will immediately have the strength to challenge the Los Angeles duo. If MPJ can grow into a real star, the situation will get better.

Michael Pina：

The Lone Ranger sent Tim Hardaway Jr to Celtic in exchange for an unprotected first-round pick in 2021.

The Celtics can use their 28.5 million transaction exception to swallow Hardaway’s 18.9 million contract. This transaction exception was obtained in a deal last season for Gordon Hayward after signing.

The Mavericks’ offensive performance last season was the best in history, and Hardaway was the third-leading scorer of the Mavericks. But at the beginning of the season, the team was in poor condition. The Mavericks’ 9-14 record did not even allow them to stay in the playoffs team area, given that this summer is the last offseason before Luka Doncic is about to get a maximum salary contract. In the period, it seems that seeking more picks (as a bargaining chip) to prepare for the next is a good choice.

Although Hardaway is averaging 8 three-pointers per game this season and shooting 39.1% from the field, he was placed on the bench last week. If Hardaway comes to Celtic, he can use his outside threat to help Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kemba Walker open space. This role is perfect for Hardaway, a highly skilled offensive player, who can also increase his worth and prepare for the future test of the free agent market.

Michael Shapiro：

Tyrannosaurus sends Kyle Lowry to the speedboat

Lowry is likely to seek to leave the Tyrannosaurus before the trade deadline on March 25, and there will be many teams seeking to get the 2019 champion. But in this one, there is a team that is very conspicuous, and they are also the next home that Lowry is most likely to be interested in. That is the Los Angeles Clippers, MVP candidate Kawhi Leonard led the team to the third position in the Western Conference, and they always lack a head point guard, which is also the main problem preventing them from going further. But it must be difficult to meet the conditions of Tyrannosaurus? Of course, but if Lowry’s level players can join the potential Los Angeles battle, it will be exciting to think about it. If the Clippers can make this deal, they will become the biggest champion favorites in the Western Conference.

Robin Lundberg

The Bulls sent Zach LaVine to the Pelicans in exchange for Lonzo Ball and two first-round picks.

I will choose to focus on two players who often appear in trading rumors, Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine, and I think the exchange between them is reasonable. Sending Ball plus some assets (such as JJ-Redick, Josh Hart, or others) and a few first round picks (maybe several more rounds) to the Bulls, this may give Ball a new ball The opportunity for the team to show off the macro map also gave the Bulls a chance to re-evaluate Ball and other young players and draft picks.

Meanwhile, Lavine would provide the Pelicans with some scoring and shooting punch that they really need and would give them a complement to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram as a top three. If I’m Chicago I don’t think I’d actually deal Lavine but that would at least be reasonable return and given the question was a trade I’d want to see, well, Lavine alongside Zion and Ingram certainly qualifies.

At the same time, LaVine will provide the Pelicans with some scoring and shooting supplements, which they urgently need at the moment, and LaVine, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram can also form a Big Three that cannot be underestimated. If I were the manager of the Bulls, I might not choose to trade LaVine, but the team can at least get a pretty good return, and considering that this article is discussing the trade I want to see, then LaVine plus Zion and Ingram combination Obviously meet the subject.

Ben Pickman：

The Rockets sent PJ Tucker to the Bucks in exchange for DJ Wilson, Torrey Craig and several future second-round picks.

Now that James Harden is a member of the Nets, Tucker will be one of the players to be put on the shelf by the Rockets. Tucker is about to become a free agent this summer, and according to news reports in recent weeks, many teams have contacted the Rockets to inquire about the possibility of getting Tucker in a trade. Although Tucker’s data this season-averaging 4.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 33% three-point shooting percentage has fallen from last season, the short power forward still has the level of playing for the championship team.

The Bucks’ current record is 16 wins and 8 losses, and their battle with the 76ers, Nets, and Celtics for the top spot in the Eastern Conference has entered a heated state. The Bucks’ starting lineup only accounts for 25% of the total game time, which ranks 20th in the league, and this allocation of playing time is very efficient. Nevertheless, the addition of Tucker greatly increased the likelihood of the Bucks regaining the NBA in 1971, especially if only Wilson, Craig (tradeable after February 20th) and some future draft picks were required. under.

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