As the NBA marches into its conference finals, 26 teams have all eyes on the offseason. Even the four left standing have to be giving some consideration to this summer.

And as we inch closer to trade season, the draft and free agency, it's time to examine some of the targets every team should be thinking about.

Whether it's free agents, incoming rookies or trade candidates, you'll find dream and realistic targets for all 30 organizations below.

Atlanta Hawks

Potential Spending Power: Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($5.2 million)

Realistic: Lakers' Role Players and Draft Assets

The Atlanta Hawks' most obvious path to dramatic change (and possible improvement) is the Trae Young move we've been speculating about for months.

And though he'd likely bring more back to the Hawks than a potential Dejounte Murray trade, his market may not yield a massive return.

For one thing, this summer's trade market could include at least one other high-level guard, whether it's Donovan Mitchell or Darius Garland. The Western Conference playoff picture playing out the way it has could have the Los Angeles Lakers chasing size instead of offense and playmaking.

Still, if salary fodder and a couple picks winds up being all it takes to get Young, the Lakers will have to think about doing it. Despite his flaws, Young is an offensive star. And a two-man game with him and Anthony Davis would make for an interesting foundation post-LeBron.

Dream: Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and/or Nikola Jović

If, on the other hand, two or three teams get in on the Young sweepstakes and drive the price up, the Miami Heat's young core pieces would be about as well as Atlanta could hope to do.

Tyler Herro has averaged at least 20 points in each of the last three seasons, already has a Sixth Man of the Year win and is only 24 years old. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is 23 and looks like he has real point forward upside. And soon-to-be-21-year-old Nikola Jović has high-end floor-spacing 4 potential.

Plugging two or three of those players into a rotation that already includes Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu could set up Atlanta for some sustainable success.

Boston Celtics

Potential Spending Power: Minimum ($1.2 million to $3.3 million)

Realistic: Gordon Hayward

Gordon Hayward averaged 5.3 points in 17.2 minutes after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then he scored zero points in 46 minutes this postseason.

He's coming off a $31.5 million salary for 2023-24, but the 34-year-old is almost certainly looking at a veteran minimum deal. And at that price, he could be a nice veteran addition to a bench that could use some versatility on the wing.

Dream: Kyle Anderson

At 30 years old, it may be a little early for Kyle Anderson to enter the title-hunting phase of his career, but he does qualify for the biggest veteran minimum (the $3.3 million salary).

And his combination of size, playmaking and defensive versatility would significantly raise the ceiling on Boston's second unit.

Brooklyn Nets

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Bojan Bogdanović and the Knicks Assets

There's a very real chemistry between former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo that goes beyond just the cool story.

And the way those three work together should have the New York Knicks interested in adding a fourth Wildcat, the Brooklyn Nets' Mikal Bridges.

Brooklyn is stuck right now, with a young core that doesn't include any surefire future stars and a first option in Bridges who's better suited as a third or fourth one.

If the Nets offered him for Bojan Bogdanović (on an expiring, non-guaranteed contract), a bit of salary filler and some of the Knicks' stash of draft assets, New York would have to consider taking the deal.

Dream: Anything for Ben Simmons

Such a deal would certainly put Brooklyn on a better track for the future, but the real win this offseason would be getting anyone to take on the final year of Ben Simmons' contract.

The front office can already see the light at the end of that tunnel. Simmons will be a free agent in 2025, but if the Nets can get any value for him before then, it'd be a coup. Even if it's just a role player and a second-round pick.

Charlotte Hornets

Potential Spending Power: Cap Space ($13.5 million to $32.2 million)

Realistic: Malik Monk

The Charlotte Hornets' lack of offense (they finished the season 27th) was caused in part by starting point guard LaMelo Ball appearing in only 22 games, but they scored at a below-average rate even when he was on the floor.

Charlotte needs more firepower around Ball, particularly with Miles Bridges entering free agency. Malik Monk would fit the bill, and his experience running the Sacramento Kings' second unit this season could make him even more valuable to the Hornets.

Monk can start at the 2, in between Ball and Brandon Miller, and he can functionally operate as more of a 1 if Ball misses a bunch of time with injuries again.

Dream: Paul George

This would be a lot trickier to pull off. Charlotte probably can't create enough cap space to sign Paul George outright. Some kind of sign-and-trade involving Bridges would probably be required, and there's been no indication the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in him (though they might be if it becomes clear George is going to decline his player option and walk).

Mechanics aside, it's easy to love this fit.

Adding George's three-and-D-plus game to Ball, Miller (who's proclaimed George his GOAT) and Mark Williams could have the Hornets in the hunt for a playoff spot as early as next season.

Ball and Williams have the potential to be a dynamic pick-and-roll combo, and with Miller and George flanking them, defenses would constantly be in pick-your-poison scenarios against Charlotte.

Chicago Bulls

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Buddy Hield

Signing for the non-taxpayer's mid-level would represent a pay decrease for Buddy Hield, but there isn't a ton of spending power on the market this summer, and the 31-year-old sharpshooter may be entering the post-prime portion of his career.

Still, his high-volume three-point shooting could go a long way for a Chicago Bulls squad that was 26th in threes per game and 20th in three-point percentage.

Dream: Lakers' Role Players and Draft Assets

During the regular season, LeBron James reportedly supported the idea of trading for Zach LaVine. And while his stock probably hasn't improved since that February report (LaVine was limited to just 25 games by injuries), Chicago should still call and see if the possibility is on the table.

A reboot has long been in order for the Bulls, and getting out from under LaVine's deal (which runs through 2026-27, when he has a $49 million player option), should be among the top priorities for that reboot.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Royce O'Neale

There's plenty of buzz about potential Mitchell trades this summer, but it's obviously not guaranteed. Splitting up the small backcourt could also mean moving Garland.

If Mitchell or both are back, Cleveland should offer part or all of its non-taxpayer's mid-level exception to Mitchell's friend and former teammate, Royce O'Neale.

Having undersized guards makes gritty perimeter defense from the wings important, and O'Neale can provide that, solid catch-and-shoot efficiency and underrated passing ability.

Dream: Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and/or Nikola Jović

If, on the other hand, it becomes clear that Mitchell is not going to sign a new deal with Cleveland (his current contract has a player option for 2025-26), the Cavs should be interested in the same potential haul of young talent detailed in the Hawks slide.

Of course, other teams (like the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans) can top Miami's draft assets, but they'd have a similar issue Cleveland and the Utah Jazz had with Mitchell. Would he want to re-sign there?

The Heat can offer a location Mitchell would presumably want to be in for a while, plus intriguing young talents who'd fit the timeline Garland and Evan Mobley are on.

Dallas Mavericks

Potential Spending Power: Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($5.2 million)

Realistic: Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown's contract seems like it was almost designed to be included in trades. He's already been moved once since he signed it, and it feels like the Toronto Raptors will pick up the $23 million team option just to have the option to move him again.

With Jaden Hardy and Tim Hardaway Jr.'s deals on the books, the Dallas Mavericks may have enough salary fodder and young talent to intrigue Toronto to deal him.

And though he's a little undersized to play on the wing, Brown's versatility on offense and tenacity on defense would make three-guard lineups with him, Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving tough to deal with.

Dream: Alex Caruso

The less expensive and, at this point, probably better version of this play is Alex Caruso.

Chicago may not be eager to move him, but it has to realize a rebuild is in its best interest eventually. And a defense that includes him, P.J. Washington and the quickly developing Dereck Lively II would cause significant problems for opposing attacks.

Denver Nuggets

Potential Spending Power: Minimum ($1.2 million to $3.3 million)

Realistic: Andre Drummond

The non-Nikola Jokić minutes have been nightmarish for a few years. Since the start of 2021-22, the Denver Nuggets are plus-10.7 points per 100 possessions when he's on the floor and minus-8.7 when he's off. That's a monumental swing.

There's one school of thought that the real issue is a lack of playmaking, so a more consistent guard might do the trick. But the last time things felt pretty steady for the second unit, Mason Plumlee was the backup 5.

A more reliable big man to spell Jokić would help, and despite already being in the phase of his career in which he's getting veteran minimum deals, Andre Drummond has been reliable over the last three seasons.

He's certainly a different type of center than Jokić, but Denver could dominate the glass and get some easy buckets inside in the 15-16 minutes per game he'd play there.

Dream: Kelly Olynyk

Kelly Olynyk, of course, is another big man, but he's stylistically a lot closer to Jokić while also being a more reliable three-point shooter.

His range, playmaking and the fact that he's at least in the right spots defensively would make the Nuggets' second unit far more dynamic.

He signed an extension with the Raptors after being traded there this past season, so landing him would take a trade, but maybe Zeke Nnaji, salary filler and some draft capital might be enough to entice the rebuilding Raptors.

Detroit Pistons

Potential Spending Power: Cap Space (up to $64.1 million)

Realistic: Tobias Harris

The Detroit Pistons are our first team in this exercise that can pretty easily generate max cap space, and a reunion with Tobias Harris (even if it isn't for the max) seems like the easy (and maybe even likely) play.

He wouldn't dramatically improve Detroit's chances to push for a play-in spot, but just having a veteran scorer who's averaged 17-plus points seven times in his career could do a lot to stabilize a franchise that's been disastrously bad for years.

Dream: Paul George

Why not dream big, huh?

There's next to no chance the Pistons are good enough to draw real consideration from George, but they might as well throw him the biggest possible offer, just to see.

Another option in the same vein would be throwing a max with all kinds of incentives, kickers, options, you name it, at Tyrese Maxey. Of course, it almost certainly gets matched by the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Pistons are in a position to try wild stuff right now.

Golden State Warriors

Potential Spending Power: Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($5.2 million)

Realistic: Alec Burks

If the Golden State Warriors can get out of the luxury tax (and they'll reportedly try to do just that), they could have a bit more spending power than the number listed above.

But even if they can't, former Warrior Alec Burks would be a decent option as a veteran wing who might sign for less than the taxpayer's mid-level.

He couldn't find a spot in Tom Thibodeau's ultra-tight New York Knicks rotation, but over the three seasons prior to this one, his teams were plus-2.7 points per 100 possessions when he was on the floor and minus-4.2 when he was off.

Dream: Kevin Durant

What a story this would be.

Titles have eluded Kevin Durant ever since he left the Warriors in 2019, and the best shot for both him and his former team might be a reunification.

Of course, that happening would depend on the Phoenix Suns coming to some kind of realization about the quagmire they've put themselves in with the last couple years of moves, which is no guarantee.

Maybe a massive offer with salary filler (like Chris Paul or Andrew Wiggins), most of the young talent (like Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody) and most of the draft capital they can muster would at least get some in the Suns' front office to think about it.

Houston Rockets

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Buddy Hield

The Houston Rockets were one of this season's best stories, clearing their preseason over-under for wins by nine and getting flashes of star upside from Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green.

Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore all look like they'll be, at the very least, solid role players for years to come.

Now, it's about solidifying supporting cast around that core, and shooting should be a priority there.

Houston was 23rd in three-point percentage this season, and Hield is certainly a player who can help on that front. Signing for the non-taxpayer's mid-level would be a step down in pay, but it may be worth it for an opportunity to play for an up-and-comer like this.

Dream: Mikal Bridges

Green's stock has changed since a February report detailed rumors of the Rockets offering him in a trade for Bridges, but it's typically fair to wonder how real a late-season surge like his was.

Green is undoubtedly talented, but some of the defenses he cooked over the last few weeks of the season had sort of unplugged by that point.

There's still a chance Green's likeliest career outcome is becoming something of a heat-check scorer prone to stretches of bad shooting and uninspiring defense. And with Şengün, Smith, Thompson and Whitmore on the roster, someone like Bridges might make more sense in the short term.

Generally speaking, though, this slide is trickier than most. Houston can very easily justify a mostly static approach to this offseason. With the amount of young talent it currently has on the roster, little more than natural, internal development should have the team back in the playoffs soon.

Indiana Pacers

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon is entering his age-36 season, but if he declines his $3.4 million player option, the Indiana Pacers could probably justify offering him a modest raise with part of their mid-level exception.

Beyond playing both his high school and college ball in Indiana, Gordon averaged 11.0 points and 2.2 threes while shooting 37.8 percent from deep this season.

He could be a solid offensive boost to and a source of veteran experience for Indiana's second unit.

Dream: Kyle Anderson

He certainly isn't the shooter Gordon is, but Anderson's size (6'9" with a 7'3" wingspan), playmaking and ability and defensive versatility would fit more needs than Gordon.

The Pacers were 24th in defense last season, and Anderson attacking closeouts after T.J. McConnell breaks the first line of defense would lead to lots of open looks for the bench.

Los Angeles Clippers

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Buddy Hield

Right now, the Los Angeles Clippers have access to the non-taxpayer's mid-level exception, but if they re-sign James Harden and keep Paul George at his $48.8 million salary for 2024-25, they're going to fly past the dreaded second apron.

Is this core really worth that kind of investment? Los Angeles tying itself to the aging trio of Harden, George and Kawhi Leonard could pretty easily lead to another injury-plagued April and May.

But if the Clippers are going to give this group one more run, it makes sense to try to surround it with more shooting. Hield's high-volume, high-efficiency shooting would loosen up driving lanes for all three of the stars. And given the opportunity to compete for a title with this group, perhaps he'd be willing to provide that shooting for the vet minimum.

Dream: DeMar DeRozan

With his mid-range-heavy game, DeRozan may not make as much sense in terms of basketball logistics. But in terms of a pure talent play, he'd probably raise L.A.'s ceiling a bit more. And the Clippers are a team with enough talent to potentially sell DeRozan on coming off the bench.

Being a high-end sixth man could maximize the potential of the back end of DeRozan's career. And though these aren't the Lakers he grew up rooting for, the Clippers could still offer DeRozan the opportunity to play in his hometown.

Los Angeles Lakers

Potential Spending Power: Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($5.2 million)

Realistic: Trae Young

After suffering a first-round exit, it seems clear the Los Angeles Lakers have to do something to inch closer to the level that contenders like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder are on.

And the most obvious move to do so is the long-rumored Trae Young deal.

Young's trade value could reportedly be a bit lower than expected, and that could mean L.A.'s offer (two or three role players, potentially including Austin Reaves, and a couple of picks) could be enough for Atlanta to give him up.

Of course, Young's playmaking and shooting don't make the Lakers any bigger or better defensively. Those are probably their biggest needs, but the trade market doesn't have a player who'd check those boxes right now.

Dream: Donovan Mitchell

To get Mitchell, L.A. would have to include Reaves and probably all the first-round picks and pick swaps it can muster.

And while he'd come with a lot of the same concerns as Young, his 6'10" wingspan makes him a bit easier to trust on defense. His offense is slightly better suited to play alongside a high-usage forward like LeBron James, too.

Memphis Grizzlies

Potential Spending Power: Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($5.2 million)

Realistic: Mason Plumlee

This injury- and suspension-ravaged Memphis Grizzlies season came with some silver linings, including an opportunity for Jaren Jackson Jr. to expand his offensive game as a center.

But the campaign also suggests JJJ at the 5 should be a change of pace, rather than the norm. He's at his best alongside a more traditional big man who'll clean up the boards and allow Jackson to roam as a shot-blocker.

And Mason Plumlee is exactly that kind of center. He's also a better ball-handler and passer than Steven Adams was, which should open up a handful more catch-and-shoot opportunities for Jackson, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane.

Dream: Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valančiūnas checks a lot of the same boxes while being two years younger and a lot more dangerous as a scorer than Plumlee.

Plus, JV played with Morant, Bane and Jackson back in 2020-21, so there's some familiarity there.

Of course, he'll be coming off a $15.4 million salary in 2023-24. So, signing for the taxpayer's mid-level would represent a pretty big drop in pay. But that's why we have the "dream" category.

Miami Heat

Potential Spending Power: Minimum ($1.2 million to $3.3 million)

Realistic: Dejounte Murray

Most of the Hawks trade chatter has revolved around Young, but it's obviously not the only way for Atlanta to split up its ill-fitting backcourt.

Young seems likely to fetch the bigger haul, but it also seems reasonable to want to continue to build around him long-term. And if Dejounte Murray is made available, he might make more sense for Miami Heat culture than Young.

His defense isn't on the level it was with the San Antonio Spurs, but Miami could get him back there. And the maximized version of Murray, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler (assuming he's still around) could lead a nightmarish defense.

Murray's playmaking and improved outside shot would also represent an offensive upgrade over last season's point guard minutes from Kyle Lowry and Terry Rozier.

Dream: Donovan Mitchell

Miami is another team that makes sense for Mitchell. And if the Cavaliers want to stay competitive with returning talent on a timeline similar to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley's, the Heat have one of the best offers out there.

Some combination of picks, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyler Herro and/or Nikola Jović should be enough to get Cleveland's attention. And the resulting Cavs rotation could still compete for a play-in spot.

Milwaukee Bucks

Potential Spending Power: Minimum ($1.2 million to $3.3 million)

Realistic: Alec Burks

His numbers plummeted this season, but that was due in part to a fluctuating role, and Alec Burks would still be a solid addition to the Milwaukee Bucks' wing depth with a veteran minimum contract.

He'll be 33 in July, and he's probably best suited to a catch-and-shoot role, but he can still create a bit in a pinch. And though he's not a high-end defender, his size (6'6" with a 6'10" wingspan) makes him theoretically switchable on that end.

Dream: Kyle Anderson

Anderson would be a bigger difference-maker on defense, and that's what Milwaukee needs following last offseason's Jrue Holiday-Damian Lillard deal.

The Bucks were 19th in points allowed per 100 possessions this season, despite having Brook Lopez for 79 games and Giannis Antetokounmpo for 73.

That's just not good enough for a presumed title contender, and Anderson's size and versatility on that end could help them get back in the top half of the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Potential Spending Power: Minimum ($1.2 million to $3.3 million)

Realistic: Warriors' Young Talent and Draft Assets

Having this idea in the "realistic" category assumes the Warriors would be interested in Karl-Anthony Towns. That may sound like a bit of a stretch, but it wouldn't be the first time that player and team were connected, and it still feels more likely than the Minnesota Timberwolves moving KAT.

With the way he and the Wolves are playing, a championship is very much in play. And if that happens, you can bet the organization, even if ownership is still in flux, will keep the starting five together.

If, however, the Dallas Mavericks win the conference finals in relatively short order, the front office might have to think about some luxury tax relief. The T-Wolves could get that salary relief, picks and some combination of Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and/or Moses Moody from Golden State.

Dream: Royce O'Neale

At this point, given how well the Wolves have played this postseason, breaking up the core feels unlikely. They could turn instead to renouncing Kyle Anderson and signing a minimum-contract, title-chasing veteran to eat up some of his minutes.

Royce O'Neale would be an interesting option on that front. Though he doesn't quite have the size or playmaking ability Anderson has, O'Neale can attack rotating defenses and distribute in a pinch. And he competes on the defensive end.

New Orleans Pelicans

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Malik Monk

Malik Monk made $9.9 million last season and may be looking for a bigger raise than the New Orleans Pelicans can offer, but there's no guarantee the cap space teams throw him the bag, and the non-taxpayer's mid-level is still a good deal.

Monk would provide a nice boost to both New Orleans' second unit and its offense, which ranked 13th in points scored per 100 possessions.

Dream: Darius Garland

In a recent report from longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was linked to a number of Eastern Conference teams, including Atlanta, Cleveland, the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.

Among those potential suitors, the Cavs may be the most interesting. If they choose to spend another year trying to convince Mitchell to stay long-term, breaking up the undersized backcourt of he and Darius Garland could make sense.

Ingram would comfortably slide into the No. 2 scorer role there, while Garland would instantly be the best distributor Zion Williamson has ever played with.

CJ McCollum has done a solid job at the 1 since joining New Orleans, but he's still more of a 2.

New York Knicks

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: DeMar DeRozan

The non-taxpayer's mid-level exception would pay DeRozan far less than the $28.6 million he made in 2023-24, but the Knicks may offer just the right mix of factors to get him to play for that amount.

New York is perhaps the league's most glamorous market. The Knicks are good. Madison Square Garden was electric this season. And juicing the bench with DeRozan's scoring could push them a bit closer to genuine contention.

Dream: Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges or Donovan Mitchell

New York is in a position to get hyper-aggressive this offseason.

Jalen Brunson is on a below-market-value contract, Bojan Bogdanović is on an expiring deal, and the Knicks have tons of draft capital.

They might as well call around, even if some of the stars listed above aren't even on the trade block right now.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Potential Spending Power: Cap Room ($28.6 million to $34.6 million)

Realistic: Isaiah Hartenstein

Plenty of pundits criticized the Oklahoma City Thunder for not getting a little more size at the trade deadline. And though it may not have been a huge factor in their second-round loss to the Dallas Mavericks, they did indeed lose the rebounding battle in that series.

The disadvantages OKC faces for playing relatively small don't outweigh the benefits of the lineups with Chet Holmgren at the 5, but it wouldn't hurt to at least have the option to go bigger. Holmgren might even have enough perimeter skills to play some 4.

A big hitting free agency who'd unlock those possibilities is Isaiah Hartenstein, who can impact games as a hustle guy, piles up blocks and steals and is an underrated passer.

Dream: Paul George

How wild would it be if the Thunder pulled off the heist that landed them Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for George (among lots of other assets), and then they picked him back up for those two to play together a few years later?

They don't have enough cap space to sign him outright, but if George could be sold on returning to OKC, they could create it (or send L.A. enough salary to offset the difference).

Orlando Magic

Potential Spending Power: Cap Room ($32.2 million to $66.0 million)

Realistic: Malik Monk

The Orlando Magic are among the teams that can offer Monk a significant (but still justifiable) raise.

And while adding him would certainly be a boost for Orlando's offense, he's not the kind of guard who'd take a ton of usage and playmaking opportunities away from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.

In fact, in part because of Monk's own development as a playmaker with the Sacramento Kings this season and also because of all the on-ball reps Wagner and Banchero get, Monk could probably start as a nominal point guard here.

Dream: Donovan Mitchell

Mitchell would check a lot of the same boxes as Monk. He'd just fill those boxes in a bit more thoroughly.

Orlando made the playoffs on the strength of its defense, but Mitchell, Wagner and Banchero could be the basis of a potentially dynamic offense too.

Philadelphia 76ers

Potential Spending Power: Cap Room (up to $75.1 million)

Realistic: Paul George

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the few teams that can offer a straight-up max contract to anyone this summer.

And with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey (who'll almost certainly be retained as a restricted free agent) already in place, using that cap space on George feels like the most painfully obvious option.

The Clippers have yet to offer him the max contract extension he's likely after, so rumors of him joining Philly have been rampant.

It's not hard to imagine the fit. Among stars, George has perhaps the most moldable game in the league. He can put up big numbers as little more than a catch-and-shoot threat playing off the two-man game of Embiid and Maxey. He can attack scrambled defenses on kickouts. And he has enough playmaking ability to run some possessions when Maxey or Embiid is out.

Dream: LeBron James

The "LeBron will follow Bronny to whoever drafts him" narrative has died down. It feels like he's going to finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. But he can turn down his player option and enter free agency this summer.

And if he does, the Sixers might as well try.

The runway with LeBron wouldn't be quite as long as it would be with PG, but for the next year or two, Philadelphia would be a 1A contender in the East.

Phoenix Suns

Potential Spending Power: Minimum ($1.2 million to $3.3 million)

Realistic: Kris Dunn

The Phoenix Suns need a legitimate table-setter and plus defender, and Kris Dunn checks both those boxes.

He's also a very low-usage offensive player, which would make him a seamless fit alongside the trio of ball-dominant stars in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.

Dream: T.J. McConnell

The Suns are about as leveraged as any team in the league right now, but they do have some movable first-rounders and have shown interest in former Arizona Wildcat T.J. McConnell before.

He's not as tenacious a defender as Dunn, but he's a better distributor and shooter.

Portland Trail Blazers

Potential Spending Power: Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($5.2 million)

Realistic: Killian Hayes

It feels like a near certainty that the Portland Trail Blazers will find a way to duck the tax. There has to be someone out there who'd take on the contracts of Jerami Grant or Malcolm Brogdon.

But even if they don't unload that money, someone like Killian Hayes makes sense.

Terrible shooting led to his release from the Detroit Pistons, but he's still only 22 and has shown plenty of upside as a defender and distributor.

In the early stages of a rebuild, Portland is in a unique position to take this kind of flier on a young talent.

Dream: Keldon Johnson and Other Spurs Assets

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the teams that might be interested in Brogdon, who'd make life a little easier for rising star Victor Wembanyama.

If the Blazers could get a young, bully wing like Keldon Johnson, as well as maybe a draft asset or two, they'd have to think about making a deal.

Sacramento Kings

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Kyle Anderson

As has been detailed for other teams here, Anderson would bring more distribution and multipositional defense to a second unit that'll be short on talent if Monk leaves in free agency.

And something within the range of the non-taxpayer's mid-level exception is probably right where Anderson's next salary will be.

Dream: Mikal Bridges

The Sacramento Kings have a pretty stable starting five, and Harrison Barnes is very much a part of that stability. But his spot also feels like the easiest one to upgrade, in part because Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter are much younger than him.

Moving him and multiple firsts for Mikal Bridges would undoubtedly raise Sacramento's ceiling, without really upsetting the pecking order currently led by Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox.

San Antonio Spurs

Potential Spending Power: Cap Space ($12.4 million to $25.4 million)

Realistic: Trae Young

Recent reporting suggests the San Antonio Spurs aren't interested in Young. His lack of size and defensive ability probably have something to do with that.

But they have the contracts and assets to make a compelling offer to Atlanta. And even if there is some downside that comes with Young, he's one of the league's most prolific offensive engines and best lob passers.

He would instantly have this team in the hunt for a top-10 offense while dramatically improving Wembanyama's expected field-goal percentage. He knows how to create opportunities for bigs out of the pick-and-roll or isolations, and he'd be willing to get Wemby the ball for those open opportunities.

Dream: Donovan Mitchell

He's not the creator or distributor Young is, but Mitchell is a more consistent shooter and certainly has more upside as a defender.

And who knows? Perhaps playing alongside Wembanyama would foster the development of Mitchell's point guard skills.

Toronto Raptors

Potential Spending Power: Cap Space ($12.3 million to $34.7 million)

Realistic: Buddy Hield

As the Toronto Raptors ease into the era led by point forward Scottie Barnes, they should be looking to add as much shooting as possible to surround their 22-year-old All-Star.

Unrestricted free agent Buddy Hield could be the most prolific and dangerous three-point shooter on the market this summer.

Dream: Isaiah Joe

Barnes' three-point percentage improved to 34.1 this season, but that's still not good enough to have defenses play him for the outside shot. And overcoming a pack-the-paint scheme will require high-end shooters around him.

Isaiah Joe, a soon-to-be-25-year-old with a 39.7 career three-point percentage, is exactly that.

Of course, he's on a $2.2 million team option that the Thunder will almost certainly pick up (unless they need a bit more cap room to bring in a star).

Utah Jazz

Potential Spending Power: Cap Space ($38.9 million to $53.5 million)

Realistic: Isaac Okoro

After moving Ochai Agbaji and Simone Fontecchio last season, the Utah Jazz are woefully short on wings.

And as another team near the outset of a rebuild, Utah can afford to throw a "make Cleveland think twice about matching" offer to Isaac Okoro in restricted free agency.

The 23-year-old fits the rebuilding timeline, shot 39.1 percent from deep in 2023-24 and is developing into a solid, multipositional defender.

Dream: Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson played a career-high 70 games this season, but he was missing for the playoff run, thanks to a hamstring injury.

And after having a fifth straight season dramatically impacted by his lack of durability, maybe New Orleans could be tempted by a package with shorter-term salaries and tons of draft capital (something Utah has plenty of).

Washington Wizards

Potential Spending Power: Non-Taxpayer's Mid-Level ($12.9 million)

Realistic: Nicolas Claxton

After trading Daniel Gafford, the Washington Wizards now have a need inside, and 25-year-old unrestricted free agent Nicolas Claxton could fill it.

Of course, he may be good enough to move Washington closer to NBA purgatory (perhaps the worst spot in the league to be). Simply staying bad and hoping for the top pick in 2025 (when Cooper Flagg will be on the board) probably makes more sense.

Dream: Killian Hayes

The Wizards are another team in position to take a flier on an unproven young talent.

If Hayes were able to reach his full potential here, Washington could have the makings of a potentially strong and lengthy defense with him, Bilal Coulibaly, Deni Avdija and (fingers crossed) Flagg.