Pelicans aren't giving up 7 for that
2025 Off-Season Trade Ideas Thread
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Shad
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I'd definitely do that
Basketball Novice
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I would be all for it. I don't know how far Anthony Black can develop but its clear that Orlando isn't all that commited to him. Black has little chance of breaking into the starting lineup as they already have Suggs and KCP at the starting guard spots. As you said, they played Corey Joseph more than Black in the playoffs.
Orlando is in desperate need of more guard scorer types. Keyonte straight up for Black works financially. Would Orlando want more?
Could do:
Jazz trades: Clarkson, Keyonte
Orlando trades: Anthony Black, Corey Joseph, Gary Harris
ORL is in a money crunch, they likely won’t be wanting Clarkson included in this trade and would prefer to decline team options on Harris.
Here is a couple things the Jazz could add to the trade to entice ORL to make this Key-George swap or add picks to it.
1. Cole Anthony into Jazz MLE. If the Jazz operate as an over the cap team, Anthony will fit into their MLE and give ORL salary relief.
2. Sensabaugh for Howard. This would save ORL additional money over the next two years and give them a reliable shooter. They desperately need a shooter and Howard is not it. It would be hilarious for ORL to trade the 6th and 11th picks of the 2023 draft for the 16th and 28th picks, but it would help them win more. Don’t think a FO would ever admit to their failures like this though.
Jaanipoeg
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Reports that Philadelphia mostly wants to swap PG with a winning player to move down, but I have no interest in a PG/Lauri swap to move from 5 to 3. This trade ropes in Houston to provide the #10 for Philadelphia to move from to. Houston needs more shooting and brings in two 40+% shooters in place of FVV, while moving from 10->21 but some fringe seconds. Maybe a Brice to grease the wheels to Houston?
IDK how much Houston values FVV for his culture and pace, leaves them a bit of playmaking hole. They did extend his team option extension date which may signal they are exploring trades. Maybe they are still high on Reed. But as we target premium assets I would really like to secure #3 and #5 this year. FVV could potentially be swapped with a Murray or a Lillard to help secure the tank this year.
How far off do you guys think this is?
I'd assume that Houston values Playoff Fred.
Coach Ellis
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I’s be fine doing it for swaps. The Bucks just don’t have assets, and there’s always the potential that a swap hits big. Any increased value in our picks down the road is good business. There’s a risk for sure, but the Jazz aren’t getting a big trade without taking back terrible salary that screws up their timeline further. If I did make a trade with Milwaukee for Dame, I’d want probably want a couple of swaps in that deal.