The 2024 trade deadline has passed, although a lack of activity already has us thinking about what deals could go down this summer.

Zach LaVine was essentially shut out of trade talks after undergoing foot surgery. Bruce Brown and Andrew Wiggins popped up in rumors yet stayed put. The Atlanta Hawks mysteriously decided to keep their core together, although that plan could change if they miss the playoffs altogether.

The following are five deals that would make a lot of sense this offseason.

Clint Capela Helps Grizzlies Bounce Back

Memphis Grizzlies Receive: C Clint Capela

Atlanta Hawks Receive: F Ziaire Williams, F/C Brandon Clarke, 2025 first-round pick (top-10-protected)

The Grizzlies should be back in the playoffs next season with a core of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marcus Smart, although they'll need a new starting center after dealing injured big man Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets.

Capela, 29, is a perfect fit as a rebounder and defender, someone who can feed off pick-and-rolls with both Morant and Bane. Memphis is tied for 27th overall in rebounding percentage this year (48.0 percent) while Capela is pulling down 10.9 boards per game, his seventh straight season averaging a double-double.

Atlanta could be financially motivated to move Capela as backup center Onyeka Okongwu's four-year, $62 million extension will kick in next season. Keeping both would mean dedicating $36.3 million to the center position alone.

The Hawks open up a bigger role for Okongwu and add a pair of rotation players in Williams, the 10th overall pick in the 2021 draft, and Clarke, who should return before the end of this season following Achilles surgery.

Atlanta also gets a protected first-rounder from the Grizzlies in 2025, which is important since their own pick is owed to the San Antonio Spurs from the Dejounte Murray trade.

Warriors Upgrade, Andrew Wiggins Goes Home

Golden State Warriors Receive: G/F Bruce Brown, C Jakob Poeltl

Toronto Raptors Receive: F Andrew Wiggins, C Kevon Looney, G Gary Payton II, 2028 first-round pick (lottery-protected)

The Warriors choosing to not upgrade their roster at the trade deadline was a mistake, as this group is in real danger of missing the playoffs altogether now sitting in the ninth seed in a loaded Western Conference.

This summer, some real upgrades will need to be made.

While he's been better as of late, Wiggins has been in and out of the starting lineup this season and is owed $84.7 million over the next three years. With Jonathan Kuminga extension-eligible this summer, moving Wiggins now helps free up future cap space and gives Kuminga even more room to grow.

Brown can play whatever role the Warriors ask of him, either as a starting forward or sixth man that can handle the ball, be used in the pick-and-roll, spread the floor and play good defense. Getting Poeltl to play center full-time should help preserve and extend Draymond Green's career, and the 28-year-old is a skilled rebounder, defender and underrated passer.

The Raptors seem intent on collecting as many Canadians as possible following trades for RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk and now bring another Toronto native home with Wiggins. Looney is a solid option as both a starting center and reserve and Payton brings some defense to the backcourt while the Raptors add another future first-round pick to their collection.

Jalen Green Gets Fresh Start with Spurs

San Antonio Spurs Receive: SG Jalen Green

Houston Rockets Receive: SG Blake Wesley, 2024 first-round pick (top-six-protected via Toronto Raptors)

Green's career isn't going as expected in Houston, as his raw numbers and efficiency have dropped in his third year on a new-look Rockets team that has a lot of mouths to feed.

Getting a fresh start in an organization like San Antonio and linking up with Victor Wembanyama may be just what he needs.

The Spurs should be willing to take a chance on the 22-year-old Green, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2021 draft. San Antonio's offense ranks just 27th overall this season (109.0 rating) and could use a scoring talent like Green who's still just scratching the surface of what he can become.

For Houston, moving Green means more shots for Alperen Şengün, Jabari Smith Jr., Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson and others. It also gives them a better chance to win now, given that the Rockets have been 8.2 points per 100 possessions worse with Green on the floor this season (16th percentile, via Cleaning the Glass).

Wesley was the 25th overall pick of the 2022 draft, giving Houston some more insurance at shooting guard. Getting the Raptors' first-round pick this season (currently projected at No. 8 overall) is the primary return here, allowing the Rockets to add another talented prospect, although one they won't have to give a contract extension until after the prospect's third season at the earliest. Green is eligible for a rookie extension this summer.

Zach LaVine to the Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets Receive: SG Zach LaVine

Chicago Bulls Receive: G/F Ben Simmons, 2029 first-round pick (unprotected via Dallas Mavericks), 2026 and 2028 second-round picks

Brooklyn is the perfect destination for LaVine, a franchise in need of some scoring punch and with no incentive to tank with its next four drafts controlled by the Houston Rockets.

Assuming LaVine makes a full recovery from foot surgery and gets back to his All-Star level of play, the 28-year-old could serve as the primary scorer and playmaker for a Nets team that already features a lot of defensive talent. If there's any concern about LaVine's ability to stop opponents, putting him in a starting lineup that features Mikal Bridges and Nic Claxton would help alleviate those worries.

The Bulls would save a lot of future money with this deal while picking up some draft picks in the process.

Simmons will be on an expiring $40.3 million contract next year while LaVine will still be owed $138.9 million over the next three seasons. This means an extra $46 million of cap space in the summer of 2025 when players like Donovan Mitchell, Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, Jalen Brunson, Derrick White and others can be unrestricted free agents.

Chicago also gets a potentially valuable Mavs unprotected first-rounder in 2029 and a pair of second-round picks to complete the deal.

Trae Young Joins LeBron James, Anthony Davis with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: PG Trae Young

Atlanta Hawks Receive: G Austin Reaves, F Rui Hachimura, PG Gabe Vincent, SG Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025, 2029 and 2031 first-round picks (unprotected)

The Lakers choosing to hold on to their 2029 first-round pick at the deadline now gives them the opportunity to go star chasing this summer.

Young could become available given the direction of the Hawks and with his free agency just two years away. It wouldn't be the first time Rich Paul and Klutch pushed a client to the Lakers, either.

Los Angeles can't rely on LeBron James' scoring forever, as the Lakers rank only 18th this season in offensive rating (114.5). Putting Young in the starting lineup with James, a premier defender in Anthony Davis and some shooters would make this one of the best opening fives in the NBA. If the New Orleans Pelicans choose to take the Lakers' first-rounder in this draft (currently projected at No. 13 overall), then Los Angeles would be able to part with its selections in 2025, 2029 and 2031.

Getting three unprotected first-round picks for Young is a nice start for the Hawks, the same number the Utah Jazz received from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Donovan Mitchell. Reaves (15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists) would be an immediate starter next to Dejounte Murray, and Hachimura (12.0 points, 41.4 percent from three) would compete for a starting job as well.

Vincent is a solid role player, and Hood-Schifino, 20, rounds out a good overall return for Young.