There comes a time in every NBA offseason where fans and analysts have effectively exhausted all talking points on potential summer trades.

We haven't reached that point yet.

Sure, some of the more popular trade concepts have been dissected in detail, but there are a wealth of possibilities that some creativity and trade-machine wizardry can help unlock.

We aren't entirely escaping the realm of reality—though some of these ideas are far less likely than others—but we are going outside the box to present a fresh trade option for all 30 teams.

Atlanta Hawks

The trade: Trae Young to the New Orleans Pelicans for Brandon Ingram

Young's open-market value feels impossible to pin down. He's a three-time All-Star with some of the gaudiest stat lines around, but he's also a glaring defensive liability and one of the more ball-dominant players in this league.

Rather than attempting to calculate his trade value in terms of picks, prospects and financial relief, Atlanta could always simplify the process by taking back a similarly polarizing player.

Ingram is a 26-year-old with an All-Star nod and a Most Improved Player award on his resume. He's on a five-year run of averaging at least 20 points and four assists per game, a feat matched by only a dozen other players. He also hasn't cleared 70 games since his rookie season, has lost a not-insignificant amount of scoring and three-point volume and needs a new contract between now and next summer.

The Pelicans, who could use a new playmaker, are reportedly planning to shop Ingram around. A challenge trade between these teams could be wildly entertaining if either unlocked something in one of these players that the other never could.

Boston Celtics

The trade: Jaden Springer and the No. 30 pick to the Chicago Bulls for Torrey Craig (player option)

A perennial contender looking perhaps as strong as ever, the Celtics have no incentive to even consider making a significant move this summer. Even this could be more than they want to stomach, as they sound legitimately interested in Springer's defense and could see this draft pick as a way to help balance their pricey payroll.

Then again, if Jrue Holiday, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White are all on the roster, this backcourt could be too crowded to work Springer into the rotation. The same holds true for whichever player Boston would target at No. 30. Regardless of position, it would be tough for a rookie to log meaningful minutes for this club next season.

Craig may not have that problem, though. He's a shapeshifting defender who has shot at least 39 percent from three in back-to-back seasons. That archetype fits everywhere in the modern league and could look especially enticing in Boston, where the wing rotation thins out in a hurry behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Brooklyn Nets

The trade: Mikal Bridges and Dennis Schröder to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland

The Nets already have an eye on Cleveland in case Donovan Mitchell decides he wants out, but they should consider eyeballing his backcourt mate, too. Garland might be an even better option for them since he's younger and under contract through 2027-28.

It's probably going to take Brooklyn time to turn its trajectory around. Snagging a potential cornerstone like Garland to help set the long-term foundation could be hugely helpful for that—especially if, like here, he wouldn't cost a single draft pick to acquire.

Maybe that's too optimistic, but the Cavs have long needed a true two-way wing like Bridges, plus they'd have Schröder to help Mitchell with the creation duties. And if they agree with a lot of folks—including Garland's agent—who think Cleveland's current backcourt bunch is untenable, then this provides both a potential fix for that problem and an official end to the swingman search.

Charlotte Hornets

The trade: Seth Curry, No. 42 pick and 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for Jalen Hood-Schifino

The Hornets have suffered through 116 losses over the past two seasons. That's a level of losing that only two other teams can understand.

Charlotte is not at all in position to trade long-term assets for short-term gains. While it has a few veterans who should probably drum up interest among win-now shoppers, the Hornets already broke open their piggy bank by trading away Terry Rozier, P.J. Washington and Gordon Hayward ahead of the February trade deadline.

Some team short on shooting like the Lakers could want a crack at Curry, who has converted 43.1 percent of his career three-point attempts. They might also covet these two second-rounders to help sweeten the pot for a bigger deal down the line, though they'd have to cut costs to sneak below the first apron to make this move possible.

If that's all it takes for the Hornets to get Hood-Schifino, whom the Lakers drafted with the No. 17 overall pick last year, they should pounce. He barely hit the NBA hardwood as a rookie, but he still has a sky-high ceiling given his positional size, playmaking and ability to create out of the pick-and-roll.

Chicago Bulls

The trade: Nikola Vučević and Alex Caruso to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, No. 52 pick and a 2026 first-round pick (top-four protected)

At his end-of-season press conference, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas acknowledged the need for roster changes. But before fans could even entertain the possibility of the franchise finally resetting, Karnišovas made clear, "I'm thinking about winning."

Chicago doesn't sound remotely interested in rebuilding this offseason, but why not? DeMar DeRozan is entering unrestricted free agency. Zach LaVine is already on the trade block. Conditions are perfect for a clean break.

The Bulls maybe wouldn't tear things down to the ground—they'll want to have some talent around breakout star Coby White—but they could turn over the veteran core. Here, turning Vučević and Caruso into Wiggins, a second-round pick and a future first-rounder hurts a little for now but carries the promise of a much better future.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The trade: Jarrett Allen to the New Orleans Pelicans for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr. and the No. 21 pick

For all of the focus on Cleveland's backcourt, this campaign did little to disprove the notion that Allen and Evan Mobley can't coexist long-term up front. Their shared minutes during the regular season were a tick above breaking even (plus-0.9 points per 100 possessions), while their shared efficiency in the playoffs sank into the red (minus-3.1).

Allen appears very much on the market, and he could draw significant interest from a team like the Pelicans, who need an upgrade at center.

This wouldn't be an enormous return for Cleveland, but it could grow to become that. Daniels is a 6'8" playmaker who already ranks favorably among the Association's most versatile defenders. A first-round pick always has the chance to deliver a hooper. And Nance is rock-solid at center and is probably easier to pair with Mobley.

Dallas Mavericks

The trade: Josh Green to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith

If the Mavs turn this lengthy playoff push into the second championship in franchise history, they might leave their entire roster untouched over the offseason. But if they can't squeeze enough catch-and-fire threes and timely stops out of their supporting cast, then they could do some roster reshuffling around Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving.

For instance, they could try to bring back one of Dončić's favorite former teammates in Finney-Smith.

The veteran forward's three-and-D gifts are going wasted on a Nets team that isn't ready to win. Green, meanwhile, continues seeing fluctuations in his floor time and efficiency. Both players have similar games, but a straight swap of the two would put each in a place that better matches their respective timelines.

Denver Nuggets

The trade: Michael Porter Jr. to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, pick No. 31 and 2026 first-round pick (top-four protected, via IND)

The Nuggets shouldn't overreact to losing a seven-game series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Repeating as NBA champions is hard. No one has done since it Kevin Durant was a member of the Golden State Warriors, and the last team before that was the Miami Heat with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

Denver also shouldn't just dismiss the playoff failure as nothing, though. The Nuggets' lack of depth was exposed in that series. Porter, who managed only 25 total points over the final four outings, was unsettlingly quiet for a $30 million-plus player who largely makes his money on the offensive end.

Denver has to at least consider moving a player or two around, or this roster will become too pricey to keep. If Porter becomes the odd man out, this could the kind of package the Nuggets pursue: two plug-and-play rotation players for next year's playoff run in Brown (a member of Denver's title team) and Olynyk, plus an early second-round pick and future first-rounder to either grow the young core or sweeten a trade offer down the line.

Detroit Pistons

The trade: Isaiah Stewart, Quentin Grimes and the No. 5 pick to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma

There has been quite a bit of trade chatter around Detroit's third consecutive No. 5 pick, as the Pistons appear not only tired of perpetual losing but also eager to see how Cade Cunningham operates with an improved supporting cast. Kuzma, who hails from nearby Flint, Michigan, might be worth a flier as a relatively low-cost but still awfully productive costar.

It would help if Kuzma was more accurate from deep (33.7 career three-point percentage), but the fact he is willing to fire (6.4 attempts per game this season) and hits at an average-ish rate could be enough to draw defenders toward him regardless. His scoring would be a massive get for this group, and he continues to improve as a defender and distributor.

The Pistons could take an even bigger swing, but they should be careful about giving away too many assets when there's a real chance that they aren't very good next season. This could be the right kind of compromise, since it would perk up the talent base without emptying the asset pool.

Golden State Warriors

The trade: Andrew Wiggins to the Toronto Raptors for Kelly Olynyk and Jalen McDaniels

The Warriors seem as aware of their spending as ever, as they should be. They failed to make the playoffs in three of the past five years. That's a tough fact to marry with their free-wheeling spending style.

"To put a team out there that can't make the playoffs, like we spent $400 million this year, I wouldn't recommend that," general manager Mike Dunleavy told reporters.

If the Dubs want to dial back their spending, then they'll likely want out of Wiggins' $26.2 million salary. This deal not only would save them some money—Olynyk and McDaniels will make a combined $17.5 million next season—but it could also widen the rotation with a stretch center (Olynyk) and a three-and-D swingman (McDaniels).

Houston Rockets

The trade: Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason and the No. 3 pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and the No. 14 pick

Word got around quickly that Houston could try flipping the No. 3 pick for established talent, but finding the right match could be tricky. The Rockets don't need a point guard or a center, but they do need more three-point volume than someone like Brandon Ingram provides. They also might not be quite ready to cough up the number of assets needed to snag a star like Donovan Mitchell.

But what about trading down to upgrade their current talent level and still retain a lottery pick? That possibility should have this front office's attention, as consolidating some assets may be required sooner than later given how many up-and-comers Houston will eventually have to pay.

Grant can handle a sizable offensive role, but he's best as a support piece who can complement stars and empty the tank on defense. He should have that setup in Space City, where Alperen Şengün, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green could all end up topping Grant on the offensive hierarchy, freeing him up to pick his spots and hopefully boost his efficiency in the process.

Indiana Pacers

The trade: Jarace Walker and Isaiah Jackson to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso

The Pacers made a bold move to get Pascal Siakam in January, and it resulted in their first Eastern Conference Finals trip in a decade. Even if some will say injuries assisted in that run, the goal was to make noise in the playoffs, and they've generated plenty of it.

So, does this fuel them toward more win-now activity in the offseason? Because if Siakam is sticking around—Indy's willingness to give up three first-round picks for him indicates an obvious desire to keep him—Walker faces quite the obstacle to find meaningful minutes. And despite flashes of athletic interior activity, Jackson still can't quite lock down a nightly rotation role, either.

Would the Pacers consider flipping both for Caruso? It's easy to argue they should. They need a pesky defensive presence like him on the perimeter, and his versatility extends to the offensive end, which means he can mesh with whomever head coach Rick Carlisle trots out.

Caruso isn't a star, but if Indiana is as close to contending as this postseason push has made it seem, he might be the sneaky-smart addition that gets this group over the proverbial hump.

Los Angeles Clippers

The trade: Bones Hyland to the Charlotte Hornets for Seth Curry and the No. 42 pick

The Clippers added Hyland at the 2023 trade deadline, but they still haven't figured out how to use him. On a team with this many off-the-dribble scoring threats (when healthy), Hyland hasn't had much of an opportunity to carve out a niche.

Curry wouldn't have that problem in L.A. He'd get a neon-green light and the freedom—and expectation—to fire whenever he had a clean look at the rim. He wouldn't add much else to the mix, but nothing else would be expected.

Getting older, slower and less dynamic off the dribble might not sound enticing to the Clippers on the surface, but this is about turning a redundant role into a useful one. Plus, L.A. would add a middle-of-the-pack second-round pick to go chasing some youth and explosiveness if so desired.

Los Angeles Lakers

The trade: Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2029 first-round pick and 2031 first-round pick to the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler and Thomas Bryant

The Lakers' third-star search could take them a number of different directions, but what about toward South Beach and their biggest adversary in the 2020 Finals? Sure, the Heat say Butler isn't available, and most analysts don't think he is, but if extension negotiations get awkward—as they already kind of did—things could change in a hurry.

L.A. should have an all-in offer at the ready just in case.

Butler wouldn't help with the Lakers' shooting shortage, but he'd enhance their offensive menu as a scorer, creator and downhill attacker. His toughness and defensive versatility would be welcome additions to this team, and his experience should allow for a smooth transition to the locker room.

This trade price is steep, but this could be a transformational swap, so it should be. If L.A. wants more than an honorable mention in championship talks, it might require a bold blockbuster like this to make it happen. To get this deal done, the Lakers would have to duck below the first apron, which could happen by either D'Angelo Russell declining his $18.7 million player option and exiting or LeBron James returning at something less than his max salary.

Memphis Grizzlies

The trade: Brandon Clarke, John Konchar, Ziaire Williams and the No. 39 pick to the Utah Jazz for John Collins

With a hopefully healthy Ja Morant back serving in head-of-the-snake duties, the Grizzlies should be positioned to reclaim their place among the Western Conference elites. Still, given the stiff competition level at the top—which could be even more challenging after this offseason—they'll want to make sure their supporting cast is as strong as possible.

Do this deal for Collins, and it should be stronger.

He would add another potent scoring punch to the mix, while Memphis would provide perhaps an ideal frontcourt partner for him in Jaren Jackson Jr., who can help clear the runway for Collins' rim runs and keep the paint protected behind him.

Miami Heat

The trade: Duncan Robinson and the No. 15 pick to the San Antonio Spurs for Keldon Johnson

Miami could have a massive move up its sleeve this summer. Or maybe the Heat's latest star search will end up like so many of their near-misses in recent years.

Then again, maybe the Heat just don't feel the need for such a substantial change. They were bullied by the injury bug this season and still wound up 10 games above .500, escaped the play-in tournament and snagged a double-digit playoff road win against the league's No. 1 seed. Give them a clean bill of health, and maybe they're back rubbing elbows with the East's elite next season.

The Heat could still use more scoring, though, which is how Johnson might wind up on the radar. He plays with a nonstop motor and relentless hustle, and he's skilled enough to have netted 22.0 points per game in 2022-23 and shot 39.8 percent from three-point range the prior season.

Johnson would be an intriguing way of attacking Miami's inconsistent scoring and perhaps a cost-effective one if the Heat's developmental staff could buff the rougher areas of his skill set.

Milwaukee Bucks

The trade: Bobby Portis and Andre Jackson Jr. to the Golden State Warriors for Gary Payton II, Moses Moody, the No. 52 pick and a 2026 second-round pick (via ATL)

Milwaukee's roster is as top-heavy, old and tricky to change thanks to its proximity to the second apron and asset shortage. As painful as it would be to part ways with a mainstay like Portis, this roster isn't significantly changing without a sacrifice of that magnitude.

Some would argue this deal doesn't significantly change the Bucks. That's a fair criticism for now, but this deal could unlock the possibility of significant change in the near-future.

This really only works if there are big Moody fans in Milwaukee's front office. But as a player constantly cited by outside observers as someone deserving of more minutes than he gets in Golden State, perhaps those fans are present. If nothing else, he has the shooting touch to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, which isn't the case for Jackson.

Beyond Moody, the Bucks would get a lockdown point-of-attack defender and a pair of second-round picks to take to the trade market.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The trade: Naz Reid to the New Orleans Pelicans for Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins

The Timberwolves never would have reached the Western Conference Finals without Reid. It's still fair to wonder whether the front office will deem him a necessity given the skyrocketing cost of this roster and the fact he's a bench player with an eight-figure salary.

With New Orleans in the market for a new 5, Minnesota might have a chance to turn its backup big man into multiple contributors. Daniels has some Kyle Anderson elements as a jumbo playmaker who defends anyone, only with a higher upside. Hawkins had a credible claim as the best shooter in last year's draft, and he could help crank up the volume of this three-point attack (15th in makes, 23rd in attempts).

Is that enough to convince the Wolves to let go of the Sixth Man of the Year? That probably hinges on whether they feel it's better for their championship chances to keep their supersized (and super-skilled) frontcourt in place or try sacrifice a big to address some of their perimeter deficiencies.

New Orleans Pelicans

The trade: Brandon Ingram to the Indiana Pacers for Myles Turner, T.J. McConnell and the No. 36 pick

If you could build the ideal big man to pair with Zion Williamson, that player would bear a striking resemblance to Turner. There aren't a ton of centers with the unicorn blend of shot-blocking and floor-spacing, but he checks both boxes with ease. The list of players with 1,200 blocks and 600 three-pointers in their career is only eight players long, and he's on it.

New Orleans might also be open to a literal changing of the (point) guard. CJ McCollum is a silky smooth shot-creator, but he's closer to really good than great on offense, and he's downright abysmal on defense. The Pels could see better balance in a McConnell-Jose Alvarado pairing at the point.

Throw in an early second-round pick, and that might be enough for New Orleans to call off its search for an Ingram trade and send him packing in pursuit of a better-balanced roster.

New York Knicks

The trade: Mitchell Robinson to the Golden State Warriors for Gary Payton II, Moses Moody and a 2026 first-round pick (top-five protected)

Robinson's unique blend of size, length and athleticism gives the Knicks something they don't otherwise have on the roster. The question this front office needs to tackle is whether they actually need that element.

Injuries limited Robinson to only 16 appearances after December, which means he was barely a footnote in the Knicks' race to the East's No. 2 seed and their second voyage beyond the opening round in a decade. Meanwhile, New York was getting consistently strong minutes out of his replacement, Isaiah Hartenstein, who is set to become a free agent this offseason.

See where this is headed? The Knicks have tangible proof they can win big without Robinson, so maybe they aren't keen on keeping his $14.3 million salary on their books. The Warriors, who could be angling for more size, could give New York an out with Robinson while sending back a bulldog defender in Payton, a young three-and-D wing in Moody and a lightly protected future first-round pick to help reel in a bigger fish at a later date.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The trade: Josh Giddey and the No. 12 pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons

With a draft pick stash so massive that it might warrant wonders-of-the-world consideration, the Thunder could pursue anyone on the trade market this offseason—and maybe even take a shot at a few elites who aren't even on it. Still, for a franchise that has preached (and practiced) patience for so long, an aggressive, all-in maneuver might run the risk of unbalancing this roster.

Oklahoma City could instead dip into its asset pool to make a significant-but-not-internet-breaking addition. When the Thunder were undone this season, a lack of consistent creation around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the most common culprit. Simons could go a long way toward filling that void, all while residing on the same timeline of this rapidly rising core.

Swapping out Giddey to get Simons would cost the Thunder some size and defense, but the gains in self-sufficient scoring and space-creating shooting would be enormous. Over the past three seasons, he's been a nightly source of 20.2 points, 4.4 assists and 3.3 three-pointers, not to mention a 44.0/38.8/90.1 shooter.

Orlando Magic

The trade: Cole Anthony, Moritz Wagner, Joe Ingles and the No. 18 pick to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr.

With its third-ranked defense already at championship-contention level, Orlando should focus its offseason on upgrading its 22nd-ranked offense (the least efficient attack of all playoff and play-in participants). This would be a fascinating way of addressing the issue.

What the Magic need more than anything is shot-making. They were dead last in threes this season and 29th in attempts. Those rankings look claustrophobic on paper and were even more limiting in practice.

Is the situation dire enough to take on Porter and his hefty contract? If this would be the trade cost, then yes. He's a 6'10" net-shredder (41.0 percent career three-point shooter), meaning Orlando could be just as big and lanky as ever, only now it would be better spaced on offense and far more potent from the perimeter. Add another marksman or two, and Paolo Banchero's downhill attacks might be unstoppable.

Philadelphia 76ers

The trade: No. 16 pick to the Golden State Warriors for Moses Moody

While the Sixers have enough trade chips to take a bigger swing than Moody, their preferred path to a massive upgrade or two is almost certainly in free agency. They could open up nearly $65 million in cap space this summer, meaning they could splurge on a household name or two without dipping into their trade-asset collection.

With Philly carrying championship expectations into the 2024-25 campaign, it may not want to withstand any growing pains that the 16th overall pick would almost certainly have. The Sixers could have an easier time seeing Moody stepping into a three-and-D role on opening night while also hoping that the No. 14 pick of the 2021 draft has some untapped potential remaining after receiving inconsistent minutes over his first three seasons.

On the surface, this is probably an underwhelming return for Warriors fans. Still, if the franchise is stockpiling trade chips to pursue a star, its trade partners might prefer a mystery-box draft pick over a third-year pro carrying career averages of only 5.9 points in 14.3 minutes.

Phoenix Suns

The trade: Damion Lee and the No. 22 pick to the Detroit Pistons for Marcus Sasser

The Suns essentially spent last season without a point guard, which was one of several reasons why their whole never added up to (never mind exceeded) the sum of their parts. New head coach Mike Budenholzer doesn't seem jazzed about the idea of trying that again.

"There's no doubt we have to look at the whole roster and talk about point guard," he told reporters. "... We need to think about it. We need to be able to play without one. We probably need to have one."

Finding one won't be easy given the club's limited budget—in trades or free agency—but perhaps this offer might pique the Pistons' interest. The No. 22 pick could prove a cleaner fit than Sasser (who might be a tad redundant with Jaden Ivey around), and a healthy Lee could help ease some of their shooting concerns with his 37.9 percent career splash rate.

Meanwhile, Phoenix would bring in a 23-year-old who shot only 37.5 percent from distance while nearly tripling his turnovers (1.3) with assists (3.3) as a rookie on a brutally bad team.

Portland Trail Blazers

The trade: Malcolm Brogdon to the Orlando Magic for Jett Howard, Joe Ingles and the No. 18 pick

While there has been talk of Portland potentially attempting to accelerate its rebuild sooner than expected, hopefully that's just speculation and nothing more. The Western Conference is oppressively deep, and Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson haven't turned 21 yet. The Blazers should be focused on their future, not their present.

That's a long-winded way of saying it's time to flip Brogdon, particularly if a package offers this kind of long-term appeal.

Howard did nothing as a rookie, but last summer's No. 11 pick is a 6'8" swingman who punched his NBA ticket on the strength of his three-ball. He might be a spotless fit with Sharpe and Henderson. The No. 18 pick could help expand this young core, while Ingles has some veteran know-how and offensive gravity to share before hopefully catching some offense-starved contender's eye between now and next season's trade deadline.

As for the Magic, they might want to address some of their offensive challenges but perhaps aren't quite ready for an all-in push. A Brogdon trade could be a decent in-between option, providing some of the shot-making and offensive organization they could use without busting their budget.

Sacramento Kings

The trade: Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, Davion Mitchell, the No. 13 pick, first-round pick in 2028 and first-round pick in 2030 to the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler

While the Heat could not sound less interested in a Butler blockbuster, perhaps a few anxious rounds of extension negotiations could change that. Between his lengthy injury history and his upcoming 35th birthday, he won't necessarily just be handed a blank check. But if Miami tries pinching pennies on a new deal, maybe Butler will decide that it's time for him to move on.

He isn't quite a perfect schematic fit in Sacramento, as he's a low-volume, low-efficiency three-point shooter. Still, the Kings could use his tenacity as a tone-setter, not to mention his big-stage savvy, defensive versatility and secondary scoring and shot-creation.

It would take an aggressive offer to pry him out of Miami, but this might qualify, especially if there are fans of Huerter and Mitchell in the Heat front office. This would give the Heat the Nos. 13 and 15 picks, meaning they could beef up their youth in a hurry or have the flexibility to chase a star trade or even move up the board.

They might still need a pick swap or two to seriously consider this, but that's a concession the Kings could make if their initial offer can't get it done.

San Antonio Spurs

The trade: Keldon Johnson, Malaki Branham, Zach Collins, Blake Wesley, the No. 4 pick, the No. 8 pick, a 2025 first-round pick (via ATL) and a 2027 first-round pick (via ATL) to the Phoenix Suns for Devin Booker

Not to dump this otherwise fun idea into an ice bath from the start, but let's get this disclaimer out of the way: There is almost no universe in which this deal goes down this summer. Booker isn't looking for a trade, and the Suns aren't planning to split up their stars. So, shift this hypothetical blockbuster even an inch away from the trade machine, and it probably runs out of oxygen.

It still feels worth discussing, though, because Phoenix looks stuck, and San Antonio has the kind of asset collection that could eventually help a franchise un-stick itself.

The names and picks heading to the Suns here almost don't matter, because the Spurs have so much more to offer. If Booker was truly on the table, they might only make Victor Wembanyama off-limits. (Asking for Devin Vassell could torpedo the talks, though, or at least greatly reduce the amount of assets included with him.)

Value-wise, this feels relatively close to what Booker is worth—and especially what he'd be worth to the Spurs. They need a primary creator to pair with Wembanyama, and Booker is one of the best in the business. He just authored his fourth career campaign with at least 25 points, five assists and two three-pointers per game. The list of players ever to match or exceed that feat is only eight names long.

A Booker-Wembanyama pairing would be a vicious NBA Jam-style twosome, not to mention the foundation of a full-fledged contender for years to come. Again, the Spurs probably have no shot at Booker this summer, but it'd be worth a few phone calls to find out for sure before moving on to other primary playmaker pursuits.

Toronto Raptors

The trade: Bruce Brown to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins

Brown made his way to Toronto as the primary salary-filler in the Pascal Siakam deal, but the Raptors were never guaranteed to hang onto him for long. His name bounced around the rumor mill ahead of the deadline, and while he wasn't moved then, there's now an expectation he could be "quickly" traded after Toronto picks up his $23 million team option, per Doug Smith of the Toronto Star.

The Raptors could try flipping him for a future-focused package of picks and/or prospects, but maybe they sense a quick turnaround is doable with the Scottie Barnes-RJ Barrett-Immanuel Quickley core. Maybe they'd be drawn to someone whom they simply plan on keeping longer than Brown.

Wiggins, a Toronto native, could be that player. At 29, he's a touch older than Toronto's nucleus, but he's only two seasons removed from being the second-best player on a world champion. He could have more prime years in front of him, despite what his rocky 2023-24 campaign might suggest.

If Wiggins can bounce back, there's some bargain potential in a trade here, especially if the Warriors see Brown's expiring contract as enough of a return.

Utah Jazz

The trade: John Collins, the No. 29 pick and the No. 32 pick to the Miami Heat for Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin

It made sense for the Jazz to acquire Collins for dirt cheap last summer. However, it became clear early on that he was unlikely to have a lengthy future in Utah. He just doesn't offer the volume shooting or defensive versatility that would help him fit with this core.

Utah should be (and probably is) seeking out alternatives, and this would be an intriguing one. Maybe a late first-round pick and early second-rounder feels a bit rich for a pair of role players, but this Jazz roster doesn't need three more rookies. What it could use is more shooting and better two-way play on the wing, and this package checks both boxes.

Robinson is an elite outside shooter who just averaged more than 2.5 triples on 37-plus percent shooting for the fourth time in five seasons. He's overpaid, but so is Collins, so the Jazz might opt for the cleaner fit. Especially if it meant getting Martin, a relentless worker on both ends who's shown flashes of high-end shot-making.

Martin would have to pick up his below-market $7.1 million player option for this deal to work, but maybe he'd do so with the promise of getting a long-term extension down the road.

Washington Wizards

The trade: Kyle Kuzma and the No. 26 pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Jarrett Allen

There are myriad ways in which the Wizards could send Kuzma elsewhere. Most inevitably include getting back the kind of draft assets you'd figure a rebuilding team would want to stockpile.

This is a fun curveball concept, though. Yes, the Wizards give up a pick here, but it's a late first in a draft that no one loves. Washington would still be landing a blue-chipper at No. 2, and it might see more value in a proven commodity like Allen than a dart throw at No. 26.

Allen, who just turned 26 in April, would have a way of simplifying things for all of the young players around him. He can correct mistakes with his paint protection, contain penetration with his mobility, close out defensive possessions with rebounds and consistently convert scoring chances around the rim.

Unless otherwise noted, statistics courtesy of Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Salary information via Spotrac.

Zach Buckley covers the NBA for Bleacher Report. Follow him on X, @ZachBuckleyNBA.