The NBA is back.

No, the games and statistics don't count just yet, but media day is finished, training camps are underway and some preseason contests are already in the books.

It's no surprise, then, to hear the basketball world buzzing. Here, we've rounded up that buzz and used it to spawn five fresh trade ideas.

Heat, Jazz Swap Sharpshooters

Miami Heat receive: Malik Beasley

Utah Jazz receive: Duncan Robinson and Omer Yurtseven

While many of top teams in the Eastern Conference made major additions this summer, the Heat, last season's No. 1 seed, kept quiet—externally, at least. They forked over a mountain of money to Tyler Herro and gave a few role players new deals, but it was otherwise a pretty quiet offseason in South Beach.

The Heat have poked around a Jae Crowder trade, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, but they may not have the assets to get it done. Malik Beasley could be a different story, though.

The Jazz reportedly want a first-round pick for Beasley, per ESPN's Zach Lowe (h/t SLC Dunk), but maybe the Heat could use skilled center Omer Yurtseven as the trade bait instead. With Beasley, Miami would add another wing shooter—you can't have too many around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo—but also a capable and willing defender. Beasley would have at least a puncher's chance of snagging a starting spot.

The Jazz, meanwhile, could clear the runway for Yurtseven to take flight. He would mostly be in competition with Udoka Azubuike and rookie Walker Kessler, and he's had something the others have not: an eye-opening NBA run. He didn't seen a ton of floor time last season, but during the 15 games in which he logged 20-plus minutes, he averaged 11.2 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

While Duncan Robinson would be salary-dumped in Salt Lake City, the Jazz have enough time to let the sharpshooter find his rhythm and potentially emerge as a positive trade asset at some point over the next four seasons.

Raptors Add Spark-Plug Scorer

Toronto Raptors receive: Jordan Clarkson

Utah Jazz receive: Khem Birch, Malachi Flynn, D.J. Wilson and 2023 first-round pick (top-10 protected)

The top of Toronto's rotation is loaded, but things taper off pretty quickly beyond it. The Raptors need guard depth, in particular, and more scoring for their second team overall.

Jordan Clarkson could be perfect. No Raptors reserve averaged double-digit points last season. Clarkson, who hasn't been a full-time starter since 2015-16, has pumped in at least 15 points per game in each of the past four seasons.

Clarkson has scored 4,959 points over that four-year stretch. Only three other players who have started fewer than 50 games have cleared 3,000 points in that time: Montrezl Harrell (4,397), Lou Williams (3,786) and Terrence Ross (3,585).

In other words, Clarkson isn't a solid spark plug; he's arguably as good as it gets in that role.

Toronto, which ranked dead last in bench scoring in 2021-22, should be all over him. He can perk up the Raptors' shot creation, finishing and shooting, and they can provide him with enough defensive protection to prevent him from being overexposed on that end.

The Jazz reportedly aren't rushing to trade Clarkson, per SI.com's Brett Siegel, but that probably just means the right offer hasn't come across the table yet. This might suffice, particularly if Utah thinks it can squeeze more out of Malachi Flynn, the 29th pick in 2020.

If Flynn is a possible keeper, then he and the first-round pick might be the best the Jazz can get for Clarkson, who's still just a one-way contributor with a non-elite outside shot (career 33.8 percent). That's why Utah could bite on this package even if both Khem Birch and D.J. Wilson are simply money-matchers in the exchange.

A Different Russell Westbrook Deal

Los Angeles Lakers receive: Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott

San Antonio Spurs receive: Russell Westbrook and 2027 first-round pick (top-five protected)

No, this isn't the Westbrook and two unprotected future firsts for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield we've heard so much speculation about, but that buzz kind of rules out that exchange for this exercise. Besides, if the Lakers wanted to do that deal, they probably would've brokered it by now, as ESPN's Zach Lowe reported the Indiana Pacers "would probably do that deal" if the Lakers made the offer (h/t HoopsHype).

Instead, L.A. might prefer a pivot to one like this. The trade cost is not two unprotected first-rounders, but rather a single selection with a touch of protection. Plus, both incoming players are wings, which is arguably where the Lakers need the most help. While Turner is a better talent than L.A.'s natural centers, the Lakers might feel confident that a combination of Damian Jones, Thomas Bryant and Anthony Davis can handle all of their center duties.

If L.A. went this route, it would bolster the wing rotation with a three-and-D ace in Josh Richardson and a lights-out sharpshooter in Doug McDermott. Both would be seamless fits alongside LeBron James, as they simply execute their roles and don't try to do too much.

Meanwhile, San Antonio is reportedly open to a Westbrook trade, per LJ Ellis of Spurs Talk. The Spurs could try holding out for multiple draft picks or less protection on the pick, but in the end, they'd still do well turning two replacement-level veterans who don't fit their timeline into a future first-round pick from a franchise with a very uncertain long-term outlook.

Cavaliers Win the Jae Crowder Sweepstakes

Cleveland Cavaliers receive: Jae Crowder and Torrey Craig

Phoenix Suns receive: Caris LeVert

Jae Crowder is itching for a change of scenery after reaching a mutual agreement with the Suns to keep him away from training camp as they work on finding a deal, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Cavaliers, who already brokered one win-now blockbuster by adding Donovan Mitchell, should be blowing up Phoenix's phone line to cover the last hole in its starting lineup.

Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters that "a lot of people" are in the running for the starting small forward gig. You could try to positively frame that as a nod to the team's depth, but it's really a reflection of the fact that no obvious candidate exists among a group including Cedi Osman, Dean Wade, Caris LeVert and Isaac Okoro.

Crowder could seize the spot with ease. His defensive toughness and experience (107 career playoff appearances) alone might seal the deal, and his offensive diet of mostly spot-up threes could play in an offense steered by Mitchell and Darius Garland. Add the relentless Torrey Craig to the mix, and this wing rotation looks much more ferocious on defense, as it should given the heavy offensive slant in the backcourt.

Phoenix could go different directions with its return—Osman has been mentioned as a possible target—but LeVert's shot creation could make him a priority. The Suns didn't have enough self-sufficient scorers in their supporting cast last season, which left them without a counterpunch when the Dallas Mavericks sold out on stopping Devin Booker and Chris Paul in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Brooklyn Nets Go Big

Brooklyn Nets receive: Jakob Poeltl

San Antonio Spurs receive: Nic Claxton (eligible to be traded Jan. 15) and 2028 first-round pick (top-three protected)

Jakob Poeltl is a soon-to-be 27-year-old who is entering a contract year and, for now, suiting up for a rebuilder. He is such an obvious trade candidate that he had to address the constant buzz of the rumor mill around him.

"I am not worried about trade rumors or anything like that," Poeltl told reporters at training camp. "I'm aware of the fact that things like are going to exist, I've dealt with it in the past, I've been traded in the past."

Poeltl has been around the business long enough to know his days in the Alamo City are likely numbered. He also knows his polished skill set could be a real asset for a contender.

The Nets, for instance, might be overloaded with talent on paper, but they don't have an interior intimidator like Poeltl on the roster.

Poeltl's game is built to support stars around him. He's all energy, instincts and length, and it shows in his elite paint protection and top-notch work as a screen-setter. Last season, he led the league in contested shots and ranked fourth overall in screen assists. In other words, he could help free up Brooklyn's scorers on offense, then help protect them on defense.

As for the Spurs, they're likely sitting back and awaiting the best offer they can receive. This could absolutely qualify. Nic Claxton, who turned 23 in April, is young enough to grow with this core, and a lightly protected future first-round pick from an organization in all-out pursuit of a title could prove plenty valuable.