The biggest dominoes of the 2024 NBA offseason have probably dropped already.

The most obvious ones did, at least.

Team rosters and visions for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign are coming into focus. They aren't necessarily cemented yet, though.

Every franchise has more moves it can make, which brings us to this exercise, where we'll hypothetically wheel and deal our way into one realistic trade option each club could explore.

Atlanta Hawks

Trade idea: Clint Capela to the Chicago Bulls for Nikola Vučević, Julian Phillips and a 2025 first-round pick (lottery-protected, via POR)

While the Hawks could go the fire sale route, they might delay a total dismantling since they don't have control of their next three first-round picks.

So they could try reshuffling the roster around Trae Young instead, swapping out the rim-running Capela for a much more skilled offensive center in Vučević, plus Phillips, who was last year's No. 35 pick, and a lottery-protected future first.

Having a pick-and-pop threat like Vučević could give Young even more room to operate. It would also help differentiate this center rotation, since the Hawks would have one center for offense and finesse (Vučević) and another for defense and athleticism (Onyeka Okongwu). Adding a stretch element to the center spot would also give last season's breakout star Jalen Johnson even more room to operate and hopefully expedite his development.

Boston Celtics

Trade idea: Jaden Springer, a 2025 second-round pick (via DAL, DET, GSW or WAS) and a 2026 second-round pick (via MIN, NYK, NOP or POR) to the Portland Trail Blazers for Kris Murray

Well over the second apron, the Celtics are probably locked into this core. Considering this group just produced a title run, that's hardly a bad thing.

If they wanted to make a move around the margins, though, they still could. They'll never have too many wing shooters under coach Joe Mazzulla, and while Murray didn't have much shooting success as a rookie (39.6 percent shooting overall, 26.8 percent from three), his mechanics still give folks reason to believe.

This would hinge on whether Boston would prefer Springer's defense or Murray's shooting potential, but the Celtics could opt for the latter and hope Murray becomes the better two-way player.

Brooklyn Nets

Trade idea: Dorian Finney-Smith to the Sacramento Kings for Kevin Huerter, a 2025 second-round pick (via POR) and a 2026 second-round pick

After the Mikal Bridges blockbuster, it's basically everything-must-go time in Brooklyn. The Nets have no shortage of potential trades to make, but cashing in on Finney-Smith's value as a three-and-D wing would be a good place to start.

Now, some might argue Brooklyn should be angling for even more, but the hope would be this transaction not only delivers a couple assets (including the 2025 second that should land early in that round), but also brings back another one or two down the line.

Huerter had a rough go this past season, as he battled both injuries and shooting inefficiency. Just one year prior, though, he was busy splashing 205 triples at a 40.2 percent clip. If the Nets can coax that kind of shooting out of him, they'd see the short-term benefit of his offensive spacing and then likely be able to flip him for additional assets between now and his contract's 2026 expiration.

Charlotte Hornets

Trade idea: Vasilije Micić to the Denver Nuggets for Zeke Nnaji and a 2029 second-round pick

A deadline deal to Buzz City helped Micić find his footing, as the 30-year-old freshman went on to average 10.8 points and 6.2 assists over his 30 games (21 starts) for the Hornets. He is a heady player who consistently makes good decisions and has the vision and creativity needed to utilize the talent around him.

He could do a lot for a win-now team. The Hornets obviously aren't one of them. The Nuggets, though, absolutely are and, perhaps unsurprisingly, seem interested in seeing what the floor general could do for their second unit.

Charlotte has other, younger point guards it should focus on developing—not just LaMelo Ball, but also Tre Mann, Nick Smith Jr. and rookie K.J. Simpson—and should have the frontcourt minutes available for Nnaji that he never found in Denver.

Chicago Bulls

Trade idea: Zach LaVine to the Charlotte Hornets for Grant Williams, Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić and a 2027 second-round pick (via POR or NOP)

The Bulls have kept busy this summer, but their top priority of finding a LaVine trade has yet to come to fruition. Perhaps a deal could be coming soon, though, now that Chicago's asking price for the two-time All-Star has "dropped significantly," per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago.

Would the Bulls—who, per Johnson, were once seeking "All-Star-level talent, first-round picks or both"—come down this low? That's debatable. Still, one could argue that unloading LaVine without sacrificing an asset to do so might be a win by itself, given his injury history, giant contract and lack of team success.

Beyond getting out from under the mountain of money LaVine is owed, Chicago would also find a pair of plug-and-play frontcourt role players in Williams and Martin, a crafty playmaker in Micić and the more favorable 2027 second-round pick from teams with uncertain futures.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Trade idea: Isaac Okoro (sign-and-trade) to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith

If the Cavaliers are as committed to their core four as it sounds, then they should continue searching for two-way forwards to fit in between their scoring guards and defensive-minded bigs. And it sounds like they're doing just that, as ESPN's Zach Lowe reported they're eyeing both Finney-Smith and Cam Johnson in Brooklyn.

Johnson is the superior shooter, but Finney-Smith's blend of shot-making and defense should give him the nod, since neither Donovan Mitchell nor Darius Garland is known as a shutdown defender.

Finney-Smith is among the more flexible wing stoppers found in the Association, and his shot has typically played up when he has talented creators around him. During his last two full seasons in Dallas with Luka Dončić (2020-21 and 2021-22), Finney-Smith averaged 2.1 three-pointers with a 39.5 percent splash rate.

Dallas Mavericks

Trade idea: Maxi Kleber and a 2025 first-round pick (top-10-protected) to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith

The Nets should be open for business after the Mikal Bridges blockbuster, which should get the Mavericks' attention. They not only have some three-and-D minutes to soak up after trading Josh Green and losing Derrick Jones Jr. to free agency, but they also have firsthand knowledge of how good Finney-Smith can be in that role.

Finney-Smith spent his first six-plus seasons in Dallas, a tenure that only came to a close when he was needed to facilitate the 2023 deadline deal for Kyrie Irving. By that time, Finney-Smith had transformed from being a versatile defensive specialist to a high-end three-and-D role player. He also developed a tight bond with Luka Dončić along the way.

Dončić has said he plans to play with Finney-Smith again, which should evaporate any concerns Dallas might have about coughing up another first-round pick for a role player. Plus, Finney-Smith crushed his role with the Mavericks the first time around, and if he did that again, it might be the final piece to their championship puzzle.

Denver Nuggets

Trade idea: Zeke Nnaji and a 2025 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for Russell Westbrook

After shipping out Reggie Jackson, the Nuggets have an opening at backup point guard. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić apparently has an idea for filling it.

"I've been told that Nikola Jokić wants Westbrook in Denver," DNVR Sports' Harrison Wind reported. "He wants to play with him. It's not the first time he's wanted to play with him."

Westbrook has his flaws, but on a reasonable contract and in an appropriately sized sixth-man role, he could be a fun fit. A master ball-mover like Jokić could bring out Westbrook's best as a downhill attacker, off-ball cutter and transition sprinter.

Detroit Pistons

Trade idea: Jaden Ivey to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Thomas

Detroit's new front office has tinkered with its roster construction around Cade Cunningham. This trade would mark more than tinkering, but if it gives Cunningham a better backcourt fit, that's all that matters.

Ivey might be a blur with the basketball, but his shaky shooting and limited off-ball value have hurt this partnership. The Pistons could have interest in seeing whether Thomas, a superior shooter and something-out-of-nothing scorer, proves a better complement to Cunningham.

This would functionally be a challenge trade, as each side would wager it could bring more out of the incoming player than his previous employer had. If the Pistons guessed right on Thomas, they'd give their offense some badly needed scoring punch while also improving the spacing and taking some heat away from Cunningham.

Golden State Warriors

Trade idea: Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney, Moses Moody, a 2026 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick (via ATL), a 2028 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick (via ATL) and a 2031 first-round pick swap to the Utah Jazz for Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler

The Warriors have a deep roster, just like they had a deep roster this past season. If they're going to dabble in the trade market, they need to bring back a difference-maker.

This would nearly deplete the Dubs' asset collection, but you could argue a player of Markkanen's caliber is worth such a splurge. He'd be the most skilled costar Stephen Curry has had since Kevin Durant skipped town, as Markkanen is a scoring 7-footer with a fiery outside shot, a plethora of post moves to punish switches and enough defensive utility to be a positive presence on both ends.

If Golden State still wasn't fully convinced Markkanen is worth the sacrifice of Kuminga, adding Kessler to the exchange might get a handshake done. A team that struggled with a lack of size and force around the basket could see real value in adding a 22-year-old 7-footer with an even 69.0 career field-goal percentage and per-36-minute average of 3.7 blocks.

Houston Rockets

Trade idea: Jae'Sean Tate and a 2027 first-round pick (top-10-protected) to the Washington Wizards for Corey Kispert

Six teams posted a lower three-point percentage than Houston's 35.2 clip this past season. All six of them missed the playoffs by a mile.

The Rockets, then, could sense this perimeter attack needs more attention than just the selection of Reed Sheppard and acquisition of AJ Griffin. That's why they could shift their attention to Kispert, a 6'7" swingman who has connected on 38.8 percent of his long-range looks across his first three NBA seasons.

Spacing will only become a greater focus for this franchise as Amen Thompson, last summer's No. 4 pick, grows into a larger role. It's a big enough worry that coughing up a modestly protected future first feels worth it.

Indiana Pacers

Trade idea: Kendall Brown, a 2027 second-round pick (via UTA) and a 2029 second-round pick (via POR) to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath

After losing Jalen Smith to free agency, the Pacers could be on the hunt for another backup big man with shooting range and paint protection.

Reath checks both boxes. He just spent his first NBA go-round averaging 2.6 threes on 35.9 percent shooting and 1.1 blocks per 36 minutes.

Now, you might be wondering why the rebuilding Blazers would be willing to trade someone who just made a splash as a rookie. That's because Reath took the long road to the NBA and didn't debut until after his 27th birthday.

Los Angeles Clippers

Trade idea: Russell Westbrook to the Golden State Warriors for Moses Moody

The Clippers clearly aren't planning on bringing Westbrook into next season. Not if they break training camp with James Harden, Bones Hyland and Kevin Porter Jr. all on the roster, at least.

If L.A. is as ready to move on as it seems, then flipping Westbrook for a three-and-D wing like Moody would make plenty of sense.

Minutes have proved surprisingly hard to come by for Moody in Golden State, but that hasn't been performance-related. He's been an above-average shooter from three (career 36.2 percent) and just turned his defensive box plus/minus into a positive.

Los Angeles Lakers

Trade idea: Austin Reaves, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis, a 2029 first-round pick, a 2030 first-round pick swap and a 2031 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz for Lauri Markkanen

Marginal moves have little use for the Lakers, who are hoping to give LeBron James one last shot (or two) at adding to his championship ring collection. If they hit the trade market, they need to bring back a third star.

Options are limited based on both who's available and whom this club could realistically afford. Markkanen might come closest to scratching both itches.

He needs a new deal between now and next summer. Combine that uncertainty with the fact Utah is nowhere near contending, and that might be enough for the Jazz to let him go. This is a premium price to pay—it's all the good trade chips L.A. has—but Markkanen is a premium talent. He has twice flirted with 50/40/90 shooting rates while averaging north of 23 points. He'd be an effortless fit (and wildly efficient) as a third star next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Memphis Grizzlies

Trade idea: Santi Aldama and a 2025 first-round pick (top-10-protected) to the Utah Jazz for Walker Kessler

Are the Grizzlies totally sure that incoming rookie Zach Edey is ready to anchor the interior for a championship hopeful? Because if the answer is anything other than an emphatic "yes," then they should work the trade market to give themselves more paint protection.

Few have more of that to offer than Kessler, who might be gettable for a first-round pick, per SNY's Ian Begley.

Kessler's second NBA season was quieter than his first, yet the 7-footer still finished with per-36-minute averages of 11.6 rebounds and 3.7 blocks. An Edey-Kessler pairing at the 5 could mash opposing teams in the middle.

Miami Heat

Trade idea: Tyler Herro to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma

This would be a fascinating challenge trade from both sides, but it might be one Miami attempts to try capitalizing on whatever remains of Jimmy Butler's prime.

The Heat are having trouble relying on Herro, who couldn't top 66 games in any of his first five NBA seasons. They might also have serious questions regarding the defensive viability of a Herro-Terry Rozier backcourt.

Swapping out Herro for Kuzma could ease some of the defensive concerns in the backcourt (depending on who filled Herro's starting spot, obviously) while giving Miami a 20-point scorer who previously filled a support role on a championship team (the 2019-20 Lakers, who coincidentally downed the Heat in the bubble). The Heat have struggled to get enough two-way players on the floor, and Kuzma is better balanced in that regard.

Milwaukee Bucks

Trade idea: Bobby Portis to the Sacramento Kings for Keon Ellis, Trey Lyles and a 2025 second-round pick (via POR)

Suggesting a Portis trade might be enough to elicit a permanent ban from the Badger State, but the Bucks are at the point of win-now roster management where virtually all future assets have been extinguished. It's tough to notably change this club without subtracting a rotation regular, which is kind of a big deal if you feel notable changes are needed to get this team back on a title track.

Portis has been mostly incredible in Milwaukee, but maybe the Bucks could envision Lyles fitting into a similar spark-plug role. Lyles has been less reliable as a shooter (though he hit 38.4 percent of his threes this past season), but he offers similar flexibility on the defensive end.

If Milwaukee thinks Lyles could be even 75 percent of who Portis is, that might be enough motivation to move. The Bucks badly need a defensive upgrade in the backcourt, and Ellis just gave the Kings a three-and-D jolt in the season's second half. As an added bonus, Milwaukee would pick up a valuable second-rounder to try seeking out another modest upgrade elsewhere.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Trade idea: Leonard Miller to the Chicago Bulls for Torrey Craig

The Timberwolves have some of the league's best top-end talent around. That talent costs a pretty penny, though, which has made this roster a bit top-heavy and created a situation in which this win-now team could be heavily reliant on unproven youth.

"We got some holes right away that need to be plugged and there's no doubt that they're going to have to be filled by young players," Minnesota skipper Chris Finch told reporters.

If that strategy seems too risky for the decision-makers, they could deal some of that youth for a proven contributor like Craig. Miller's upside is, admittedly, enticing, but potential won't help next season's Wolves chase the title. Craig's defensive versatility, experience and perimeter shooting might, though.

New Orleans Pelicans

Trade idea: Brandon Ingram and a 2025 first-round pick (top-three-protected, via LAL) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert

It's felt like Ingram would be the next trade domino to drop, but the fact he's still in the Crescent City highlights how tricky it's been to find a match on the trade market. Unless, of course, you consider Allen as a realistic option, even though the Cavaliers insist they aren't splitting up their core.

Still, Cleveland has experienced the playoff limitations of the non-shooting Allen-Evan Mobley frontcourt combo. Plus, it still hasn't found that difference-maker it's needed on the wing for years. This maybe isn't a perfect match, but it's as close as you'll find for Ingram in the current market.

The Pelicans "have kept tabs on [Allen] for years," per The Athletic's William Guillory. Allen's defense and athleticism could shine alongside Zion Williamson. Plus, New Orleans would bring back a perimeter shot-creator in LeVert to help offset some of the scoring lost with Ingram's subtraction.

New York Knicks

Trade idea: Jericho Sims, a 2025 first-round pick (top-10-protected, via WAS) and a 2025 second-round pick (via BRK) to the Utah Jazz for Walker Kessler

The Knicks might have the Association's deepest roster, but they still have an Isaiah Hartenstein-sized hole on the interior. And considering all the injury issues Mitchell Robinson has had, New York needs to find reliable depth behind him.

The Knicks "have had some interest" in Kessler, per SNY's Ian Begley, who added that Kessler could cost "at least a first-round pick." Since New York miraculously didn't eliminate its draft pick collection in the Mikal Bridges blockbuster, it still has enough to grant Utah's wish.

In return, New York would gain an intimidating interior presence to slot behind Robinson. Kessler has yet to log 1,800 minutes in a season, yet he still finished each of his first two ranked among the league's top six in total blocks.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Trade idea: Kenrich Williams and a 2025 first-round pick (lottery-protected) to the Golden State Warriors for Moses Moody and Gui Santos

It's tempting to put together a massive landscape-shifter here, since the Thunder have the trade chips to get that kind of megadeal done, but their mostly methodical nature to this point suggests their splashes are finished for this summer.

If they wanted to do another deal, though, then flipping Williams and a lottery-protected first for Moody might work.

Williams' role has decreased amid Oklahoma City's ascension. The Thunder might see some untapped potential with Moody, or at least seek out more perimeter shooting from wing-sized players who won't be played off the floor defensively. Santos, a 2022 second-round pick, has the activity level and versatility to perhaps mimic Williams' energizer role in the Sooner State.

Orlando Magic

Trade idea: Wendell Carter Jr. and a 2025 first-round pick (top-five-protected) to the New Orleans Pelicans for Herbert Jones

Carter's name keeps bouncing around the rumor mill. There has to be a reason. Maybe it's the new contracts that Orlando just handed out to Mo Wagner, Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac.

If the Magic want to move Carter, the Pelicans "have coveted [him] for some time," per The Athletic's William Guillory. Perhaps Orlando could parlay that interest into a chance to get its hands on Jones, the definition of a lockdown defender.

Now, Orlando needs more offense than defense, but this might be too rich of a return to pass up. Jones just earned All-Defensive first-team honors while showing his most perimeter promise to date (career highs of 1.5 threes per game and 41.8 percent three-point shooting).

Philadelphia 76ers

Trade idea: KJ Martin (sign-and-trade) and a 2026 first-round pick (top-four-protected) to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith

The Sixers boast one of basketball's brightest collection of stars with Paul George now lining up alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Philadelphia will still need reliable role players who can complement those elites.

Players like Finney-Smith, who should have win-now vultures circling above Brooklyn with the Nets going head-first into selling mode.

Finney-Smith is a shape-shifting defensive stopper with the lateral quickness to keep up with guards and the strength to bang with bigs near the basket. His three-ball has cooled a bit in recent seasons (34.3 percent over the past two), but considering where it was the three campaigns prior (38.9 percent), Philly would have every reason to believe the shot could be reignited by way of all the clean looks its stars would create.

Phoenix Suns

Trade idea: Nassir Little and a 2031 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for Bones Hyland

The Suns are living through the extreme restrictions of the second apron. Their hands are tied in nearly every transaction, leaving very few moves they can even realistically make.

This is one of them, though, and there are some fun elements to it.

They haven't done a bad job of building a bargain-priced bench group on the fly (Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee wave hello), but they still don't have much creation outside of their stars. Hyland is a hoop waiting to happen. He'd get more minutes if he had more elements to his game, but it would be easy to see how a team with the Suns' level of heavyweight scoring-punchers would utilize him and hopefully bring out his best.

Portland Trail Blazers

Trade idea: Jerami Grant to the Los Angeles Lakers for Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, a 2029 first-round pick (top-three-protected) and a 2030 second-round pick

Grant signed a five-year, $160 million pact to stay in Portland last summer and almost immediately became a logical trade candidate when Damian Lillard wanted out shortly thereafter. It's no minor miracle he's still in the Pacific Northwest one year later.

The Lakers have had talks about bringing in Grant, per Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report, but they've so far had hang-ups on the trade particulars. Namely, the tanking Trail Blazers are trying to get both of the Lakers' tradeable first-round picks (2029 and 2031), which the Lakers are understandably not willing to move.

Slice the pick request in half, add a pinch of protection on the first and tack on a future second, though, and the Blazers should be in business. Hachimura and Vincent are both playable as long as Portland wants them, but ideally they'd be flipped for more draft considerations sooner than later so they don't screw up the tank job ahead of a seemingly stacked 2025 draft.

Sacramento Kings

Trade idea: Kevin Huerter, Colby Jones, a 2025 second-round pick (via POR) and a 2028 first-round pick (lottery-protected) to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson

After splurging on DeMar DeRozan, the Kings should be on the hunt for all of the frontcourt shooting they can find.

Johnson feels like an obvious target, so long as Sacramento isn't scared away by the three years and $68.8 million left on his contract. The Kings just threw a bag at a soon-to-be 35-year-old, though, so they might be willing to keep spending if they think it raises their ceiling.

Johnson should have that kind of impact. The 6'8" swingman just completed his fifth NBA campaign and shot 39-plus percent from three for the fourth time.

San Antonio Spurs

Trade idea: Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, a 2025 first-round pick (top-10-protected, via CHI), a 2025 first-round pick (lottery-protected, via CHA), a 2025 second-round pick (via CHI), a 2025 second-round pick (via NOP) and a 2026 second-round pick (via UTA) to the New Orleans Pelicans for Brandon Ingram

The Spurs could be a factor in next season's playoff race. As soon as they find the right pieces to fit around Victor Wembanyama, their ascension should be swift and significant.

A shot-creator of Ingram's ilk could be massive for this offense. He's on a three-year run of averaging at least 20 points and five assists every season. Just 15 other players across the Association can claim the same, and most are on a first-name basis with casual fans.

Between Ingram, Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes, San Antonio would be adding capable plug-and-play contributors who can teach winning habits to this young, talented roster. This would quietly be a scary sight to see outside of the Alamo City.

Toronto Raptors

Trade idea: Bruce Brown to the Los Angeles Lakers for D'Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2025 second-round pick (via LAC)

When ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Raptors were picking up Brown's $23 million team option, the scribe immediately noted Brown "will be a valuable trade asset on an expiring contract." In other words, Brown didn't need to spend a ton of time learning Toronto's real estate market.

The Raptors need someone to see Brown as their dot-connecting missing piece, and maybe the Lakers would seek out this kind of shake-up. They've never seemed fully comfortable with Russell, they hardly played Hood-Schifino as a rookie and they can't be too closely committed to that second-rounder.

Toronto, though, might sense Hood-Schifino has a chance to thrive in a more patient, development-focused environment than L.A. It also wouldn't scoff at picking up another second-rounder, even if it probably won't be a great one. As for Russell, he'd help perk up the scoring and shooting, but really, he'd probably just slide into Brown's spot as a serviceable veteran waiting for a win-now shopper to make its move for him.

Utah Jazz

Trade idea: Walker Kessler to the Golden State Warriors for Moses Moody and a 2026 first-round pick (top-seven-protected)

If the Jazz trade Kessler away after two generally productive seasons to start his career, they need to make sure the deal works in their favor.

This one would.

A relatively lightly protected first from a team with a 36-year-old centerpiece (Stephen Curry) and no co-star could prove plenty valuable. Plus, Moody might thrive with the developmental minutes that should be available in Salt Lake City.

Washington Wizards

Trade idea: Corey Kispert to the Orlando Magic for Jett Howard

This might take a few phone calls to pull off, since the Magic are barely a calendar year removed from making Howard the 11th overall pick of the 2023 draft. Still, Orlando had pressing needs for perimeter shooting this past season and still couldn't find a role for Howard, a presumed perimeter shooting specialist.

The Magic shouldn't have that same hesitation with Kispert, since he's already a proven net-shredder at this level (career 38.8 percent across three seasons). If his established skills and Orlando's proximity to contending grease the gears for this swap, Washington should be all over it.

Howard is a wild card, sure, but he's more than four years younger than Kispert, and that alone should catch the rebuilding Wizards' attention. Howard should always have a fit as a 6'8" shooter, but Washington has time to see whether previous flashes of creation and inside-the-arc scoring can manifest into more.

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.