NBA Stars Who NEED To BE Traded This Off-Season

So, the NBA free agency

season

is right around the corner and of course, it being that time of year, we had to talk about some of the trade rumors surrounding some of the most impactful players that could be in movement in the coming weeks. Above is Rudy Gobert and I think it's pretty undeniable that the Utah Jazz have hit their ceiling over the last six years, a franchise that had been relatively successful in the regular

season

has failed to appear in the conference finals and

this

year the success concluded of the jazz postseason. in the first round at the hands of a dallas mavericks team that was without luca doncic for half of the series and with

this

disappointing run in the playoffs plus joe ingles no longer on the team, mike conley was 35 years old At the start of next season and head coach Quinn Snyder is leaving the organization, it seems like change is inevitable now, of course, a lot of people want to talk about Mitch and that largely has to do with the fact that he is a more visually appealing star, but The player I think will have the most impact on a new roster is seven-foot French defensive back Rudy Gobert.

Without a doubt, Rudy Gobert over the last few seasons has proven that he has been one of the most impressive defensive anchors in the NBA for the majority of The last 15 seasons not only back this up with the numbers, but what's more Importantly, it's very impressive that Gobert was able to elevate this team to the elite level defensively while having a mediocre supporting cast on that end of the floor because of that, if the Utah Jazz decided to sit out and blow up the entire team, which I think they will do because they really don't have that much financial flexibility to add anything of significance to help this team on the defensive perimeter, the organization that should go after gobear

need

s to be someone that has the ability to help him on that side of the court instead to depend on him.

The most mentioned destination is Atlanta, an organization that struggled mightily last season on the defensive end as they ranked in the bottom five on that end of the floor and a big reason for this is due to the lack of impact that Clint Capela had handling the paint. Having a Capella upgrade to go naked would be necessary, especially when you have a smaller guard like he brings. Young who has defensive limitations that he has to stay on the court constantly because he is valuable on the other side of the court and speaking of Trey Young and on the offensive end, one of the biggest flaws in Rudy Gobert's game is that he is now inept offensively.

Some of that can be solved by putting him around a proper playmaker who can set him up and give him easier baskets because when he was able to finish around the rim he did so at a league-high average. Trae Young, unlike everyone on the Utah Jazz. has no problems in that compartment and in fact having an elite playmaker on the same floor as gobear is not only a great complement to his game but will also allow us to see his true potential and the other reason why so much People point to Rudy Gobert. heading to Atlanta is because what the Jazz can get in return, players like Onyeku and Collins are solid, promising players that you can certainly feel what they could be on another roster, especially if they get more opportunities and also have $20 million.

Expired contract and Daniela Golonari is something Utah would also be looking for in the transaction if they are going to hit the reset button and get out of that massive Gobert contract. Other teams I could see trading for Goldberg are Charlotte Chicago and Toronto. but all things considered, I think Atlanta is the best option for both sides right now, from one defensive piece to another. Next we have Dejante Murray Murray is a 25-year-old star guard who plays for the San Antonio Spurs and it seems like San Antonio is willing to move forward without him, as most likely, given the defensively oriented guard, a max contract may not fit his schedule as San Antonio is looking to rebuild and because of this revelation, Dejante landing on the right team could drastically change the landscape in the NBA.

Finishing his season with an average of 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, he led the league in steals with two per game and what is also very impressive is that someone with his age and lack of experience can take on so much responsibility on the side. offensive while still Now he only turns the ball over two and a half times per game, this doesn't mean he's a perfect guard, particularly the lack of range he shows with his scoring can certainly be a hindrance in any offense, but that's why I say that before. It's very important that he lands on the right team with the right structure and teammates surrounding him.

While I'm recording this video there are several rumors that the Falcons could be interested, which makes a lot of sense for exactly the same reason they would be interested. . Rudy Gobert, but what makes things a little more interesting for Dejante Murray is the additional depth in the offensive scheme he could provide to Atlanta's defensive-oriented teams, like the Bucks Heat and Celtics, who have the personnel to contain Trey Young and really slow down the Hawks offense. to the point where they really won't have that much of an impact, so adding another ball handler to the roster can certainly add a level of versatility that the offense desperately

need

s, plus with the level of three-point shooting that will surround Murray in Atlanta I really don't see his limitations being a big hindrance to their offense, maybe outside of some lineups and situations where he and Clint Capela could share the court, but outside of that, a bit of a drop off on the offensive end to potentially see.

Some increase in production on the defensive end of the floor is certainly a trade-off I would be willing to make if it were Atlanta and for the San Antonio Spurs, like the Utah Jazz, Atlanta is a very good trade partner because they have young players. players select in the draft and expired contracts that could throw them other teams that should participate are the Washington Wizards and the Denver Nuggets, especially if Washington has the ability to retain Bradley Bill. The Wizards are an organization that desperately needs some guard play and decision-making in the backcourt alongside Bill to make their job easier, so having Murray in DC will be a much-needed upgrade, but still stay tuned. to Dejante Murray.

I know a lot of people don't talk about him, however, if he lands on the right team. He could be a game changer for specific organizations and other title contending teams because I think he is a good player. Next we have Deandre Ayton and I'm a little torn on how I feel about the big guy being about seven feet tall while having the ability to score 16 to 18 points per game while also grabbing 10 rebounds, three of which on the offensive side and being a respectable free throw shooter is usually enough for any NBA team to keep someone like that on their roster, especially when you're only 24 years old, however, it looks like Phoenix could be moving into a different direction if Deandre Ayton has the ability to hit free agency and receive a max contract from another suitor and honestly, I can understand why Phoenix feels that way.

He hasn't proven himself to be a max contract player yet, his motor is inconsistent, he's not a quality defender and there certainly seems to be some limitations on the offensive end in terms of his ability to create his own shot consistently now, to To be fair to Ayton One. You could easily argue that his role has not been consistent over the last two or three years with the addition of Chris Paul and because of that it may have put a limit on the potential impact he could have on a team if he was Give it the right opportunity and that's where things get a little shaky.

There are several times where I have seen Ayton have the ability to create his own shot. He certainly shows flashes of being a quality defender and already has some postseason reps under his belt at such a young age. There is definitely a chance that the player we have seen over the last two and a half seasons is just a repressed version of the young prospect and because of that many people, including myself, believe that even though he may not be worth a max contract for the Phoenix Suns they could be worth the most to another organization.

Two teams that immediately come to mind are the Portland Trailblazers and the Charlotte Hornets. Portland is an organization that has been struggling for the past two years to make some severe changes and alterations to its roster. Last season they did it by getting rid of CJ McCullum and a few other supplemental pieces to give them a chance to make a big swing in the upcoming free agency market and I certainly think Deandre Ayton should be on their radar, not only can someone easily make the argument that ayton would be a better version of nurkic with a higher defensive ceiling, but also if everything goes wrong and damien lillard finally decides to demand the trade, hitting the reset button on his franchise with Aidan and Simon being the vanguard of that rebuild certainly would. puts you in a better situation than many other NBA franchises, in the east you have the Charlotte Hornets, an organization that also desperately needs some presence on the court because all last year the only legitimate big men they had on their roster were Mason Plumlee and then after that, they most likely played small.

Now, of course, Charlotte will have to shed some contracts to bring in Deandre Ayton and if they do, there's a chance Miles Bridges will simply leave and go to another team and hit free agency. as Ayton would likely fill the role Bridges played offensively while also having a bigger upside, and also giving the laminar ball a legitimate rim pressure threat coming off a pick and roll can certainly open up his game a bit more too. Now, with that said, I think a question that's just as important about where exactly Ayton should go is going to be what exactly Phoenix is ​​going to do to fill that five spot because, while yes, this is a team that just a year ago was able to Getting to the NBA Finals Part of the reason they lost is because they lacked size, they addressed this concern by drafting Javale McGee in the off-season, but I don't think a player like McGee is good enough to be a starter. lineup and, in fact, when you get into the free agency market there just aren't that many options that the Suns find themselves in this situation because they were willing to throw so much money at other players on the roster that it was inevitably going to bite them in the end. back and now facing the reality that Ayton could potentially play for another organization, forces many people to question the decision making in Phoenix.

Is his future with Ayton really worth trying to take advantage of the window of opportunity he has? have now, especially when many people, including myself, believe that window is already closed for the next names that I'm going to rattle off quickly because I don't necessarily know what impact they will have on a new team nor am I 100% sure that some of these players They will be moved for starters we have Gordon Hayward Charlotte trying to move away from the 32 year old forward because while yes he does make an impact when he is available the problem is that he is rarely available.

Aside from the fact that Hayward being on the team gives them less financial flexibility, so letting Hayward go to an expiring contract is the most ideal situation, the problem is that the Hornets will have to find an organization that is as Desperate enough to accept. on gordon hayward at risk he is being paid over 30 million dollars and he may not even be available for every game, luckily for charlotte the lakers can fit the bill as he is desperately trying to move on from westbrook and with Westbrook on his expiring contract even though he is paid more than Hayward this season, once the year is up, he now has more flexibility in the salary cap to make more adjustments to a young core that is trying to move on. a different direction now if that happens and Westbrook is bought out.

It will be very interesting to see what the market looks like for Westbrook after the poor season. He simply had another player who could be on the move. Malcolm Brogdon is similar to Hayward Brogdon when he is on the court, he can definitely provide some quality minutes. But the problem is that he is rarely on the court and with him still under contract for three more seasons for more than $22 million each year, the Indiana Pacers are certainly looking to move in a different direction after they acquired Tyrese Halliburton in the deadline in the middle of the season, but once again the pacers have to find a team desperate enough to accept malcolm brogdon's contract at the risk ofto miss a good portion of the season once again the lakers could be the best suitors or possibly engage in a three team trade just to include malcolm brockton to close the deal and in return receive some younger players or a draft compensation.

Next we have Duncan Robinson with the Miami Heat last year. Duncan was so miserable that he was virtually unplayable during the postseason. which is certainly a tough pill to swallow since he is in the first year of a five-year, $90 million contract. Fortunately, his contract is still manageable and at 27 years old there could be some suitors for him, however, due to the poor postseason and due to the obvious limitations, I don't know how easy it will be for Miami to find a suitor for his services, especially having Keep in mind that he has four more years under his contract.

Chances are, what you see today at Dunkin Robinson is what you're doing. he's going to come out of it for the foreseeable future and that's both the good and the bad and then finally we have the two names that we constantly throw around in talks to be

traded

and those names are bradley bill and damian lillard. Portland is clearly trying to restructure their roster around Lady picking Jeremy Grant was a great move for them and I think they still Unfortunately, they have a lot of pieces they can move if need be, although this kind of fragency is miserable, so I think there's a real chance they could go through the entire offseason and miss pretty much every player they can. potentially sign or trade and start next season with a mediocre roster and if that happens, who knows, maybe the lady will finally demand a trade that she rightfully deserves, but until then I just have to see what's going to happen and when it's going to happen.

Bradley Bill, I honestly don't understand what's going on, he is eligible for a max contract extension and because he comes from the Wizards, they can pay him the most money of anyone else in the league, however, I would have to ask you if you. They are the magicians, why are they doing this? Bradley Bill is a great player, but he's not good enough to transcend the mediocre roster around him and consistently lead this team to the postseason, and even if he does, I mean, we're talking. about a team that is a first round exit, is it really worth giving them a ton of money just so you can call yourself a walk-in contender because that's pretty much what Washington is going to be and oh yeah, only briefly when it comes to Donovan Mitchell?

Even if they trade Rudy Gobert, I think Utah will keep the midge and just try to restructure the roster around him, since he's a younger player, so I personally don't think he's going to be available on the open market, e even if he is, i just don't see many teams going out of their way to give up a quality package in exchange for d mitch and with that being said, let me know what you think about the video in the comments section below too if you want. Get my take on the whole Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving debacle because I didn't put it in this video with him opting out of his contract from last year, however I talked about it on my second channel so watch that if not just press. the subscribe button and until next time see you later peace