As we await the next wave of NBA stars to hit the market, now's a good time to take a peek at every team's collection of trade chips following a summer of player movement.

This could include both established stars, young prospects and first-round picks, basically anything except for untouchable talent. Yes, Victor Wembanyama is technically the San Antonio Spurs' most desirable trade asset, but it's probably safe to say he's not going to be made available anytime soon.

It's time to go through all 30 teams and see what every franchise has to offer.

Atlanta Hawks

Best Trade Assets: PG Trae Young, C Onyeka Okongwu, 2025 first-round pick (unprotected via Los Angeles Lakers)

Untouchables: F Jalen Johnson, F Zaccharie Risacher

Trae Young probably isn't going anywhere after the Atlanta Hawks chose to move on from Dejounte Murray instead, but with just two guaranteed years left on his contract and the franchise cemented in mediocrity, we shouldn't completely rule out a Young trade this season.

The 25-year-old, three-time All-Star is still one of the best offensive machines in basketball and would look great on teams like the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers or Miami Heat.

Okongwu is still stuck behind Clint Capela at center heading into training camp, although the 23-year-old is good enough to be a starter and is on a really good contract (four years, $62 million) moving forward.

The Hawks received the Lakers' unprotected first-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in the Murray trade, a selection that could turn out to be extremely valuable if LeBron James and/or Anthony Davis were to miss time due to injury.

Boston Celtics

Best Trade Assets: 2027 first-round pick, 2025 first-round pick, PG Payton Pritchard

Untouchables: Entire starting five

Don't expect to see the Boston Celtics pursue any stars anytime soon, as this team already has more than enough talent to repeat as champions and is getting insanely expensive.

There is some draft capital to part with, as Boston only owes a 2029 first-round pick (either to the Portland Trail Blazers or Washington Wizards) and 2028 first-round pick swap rights (to the San Antonio Spurs), meaning the Celtics can trade picks in 2025, 2027 and 2031.

Assuming the entire starting five is staying, Pritchard may be the best trade chip among players.

The 26-year-old point guard is coming off the best season of his career (9.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.7 turnovers, 38.5 percent from three) and is on a good contract (four years, $30 million, approximately 4.5 percent of the salary cap).

Brooklyn Nets

Best Trade Assets: F Cameron Johnson, F Dorian Finney-Smith, PG Dennis Schröder

Untouchables: Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas, picks

The Brooklyn Nets should be open for business all the way up to the trade deadline after dealing Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks and signaling that a total rebuild is coming.

Johnson is one of the best floor-spacing forwards in the NBA who made 42.1 percent of his catch-and-shoot three-pointers last season while putting up 13.4 points per game. Finney-Smith can defend multiple positions, knock down open threes and is on a team-friendly $14.9 million contract this season with a $15.4 million player option for 2025-26.

For teams needing point guard help, Schröder continues to be a solid option. The 30-year-old put up 16.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists and shot 42.5 percent from three over his final 24 games as a starter with the Nets last season.

The Nets aren't going to get a great haul for any of these guys, but should be able to secure an extra first-round pick in 2025 or beyond for some of their vets.

Charlotte Hornets

Best Trade Assets: PG LaMelo Ball, C Mark Williams, F Cody Martin

Untouchables: G/F Brandon Miller, F Tidjane Salaün

The availability of Ball if the Hornets continue to struggle is worth keeping an eye on.

With new ownership, a new front office and new coaching staff, there could be some temptation to completely unplug the franchise this season and try to join the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes in 2025. Bottoming out to get Flagg or another top prospect with players like Miller and Salaün might only happen if Ball is moved.

Ball would be an ideal target for franchises like the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets, given that Fred VanVleet is on a team option for next year.

Williams, 22, battled injuries last year but still has franchise center potential with his massive 7-foot, 241-pound frame. Martin is a strong multi-positional defender who has two years and $16.8 million left on his deal.

Chicago Bulls

Best Trade Assets: F Patrick Williams, G Ayo Dosunmu, F Torrey Craig

Untouchables: G Josh Giddey, G Coby White, F Matas Buzelis

This is probably the year we find out who Williams really is now that his minutes and usage should go up with DeMar DeRozan gone. The 23-year-old still has building block potential and is back on a five-year, $90 million contract (with a head-scratching player option on the end) yet has been plagued by injuries in two of his four seasons.

Williams did have the first positive swing rating of his career last year (plus-2.3, 65th percentile via Cleaning the Glass), although he shouldn't be considered untouchable if another team makes a real offer.

Dosunmu was quite good as starter last season (15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 41.7 percent from three in 37 games) but will almost certainly come off the bench now behind Giddey and White.

Contenders will call about Craig due to his super affordable contract ($2.8 million) and ability to knock down threes (39.2 percent last year).

Cleveland Cavaliers

Best Trade Assets: C Jarrett Allen, PG Darius Garland, SG Jaylon Tyson

Untouchables: G Donovan Mitchell, F/C Evan Mobley

Allen can't be traded until Jan. 31st after agreeing to an extension that puts him under contract for the next five seasons at a very reasonable $26.1 million-per-year average.

This gives the Cavs some time to examine the Mobley-Allen frontcourt pairing under new head coach Kenny Atkinson before deciding whether to ultimately trade Allen before the deadline and make Mobley the new full-time center.

Allen is coming off the best season of his career with averages of 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and a 63.4 percent shooting mark overall.

Garland, 24, is another former All-Star who could be moved at some point to better balance out the roster or help keep this team out of the second apron over the next few years. He's an incredibly gifted offensive player with both his playmaking and shooting ability.

Tyson was the Cavs' first-round pick in this June's draft and was one of the best players in summer league. A do-it-all offensive-minded guard, he projects as a future sixth man.

Dallas Mavericks

Best Trade Assets: SG Jaden Hardy, C Daniel Gafford, F P.J. Washington

Untouchables: PG Luka Dončić, G Kyrie Irving, C Dereck Lively II

Assuming Lively is untouchable next to Dallas' star guards, the Mavs are pretty tapped out when it comes to trade assets.

Hardy, 22, carries some offensive pop and was part of the Mavericks' playoff rotation for stretches on their way to the Finals. In 15 career games as a starter Hardy has averaged 15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 29.3 minutes.

Gafford, 25, was the NBA's most accurate shooter last season at 72.5 percent and feasts on lobs and second-chance opportunities. With Lively's role continuing to grow in Year 2, Gafford may end up on the trade block at some point.

Washington is another recent arrival, so there shouldn't be any need to shop him at this time. Still, if there's an upgrade at power forward that becomes available the 26-year-old would likely be going out in the deal.

Denver Nuggets

Best Trade Assets: F Aaron Gordon, F Michael Porter Jr., SG Christian Braun

Untouchables: C Nikola Jokić, PG Jamal Murray

A new four-year, $208 million max contract extension for Murray means he and Jokić will spend at least the next three seasons together, although the Denver Nuggets will be paying the duo over $100 million a year starting in 2025-26.

This might mean putting one of the other starters on the trade block, especially if Gordon and the Nuggets can't come to terms on an extension. The 28-year-old can become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Porter, 26, is coming off the healthiest season of his career, playing in 81 games while averaging 16.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and shooting 39.7 percent from three. Another high-priced player ($115 million over the next three years), Denver may be forced to break Porter's deal up into smaller contracts in a trade that brings in more depth.

Braun is likely going to be the Nuggets new starting shooting guard with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gone and he's been the best of Denver's young role players to date.

Detroit Pistons

Best Trade Assets: C Jalen Duren, G Jaden Ivey, F Ausar Thompson

Untouchables: G Cade Cunningham, SG Ron Holland II

It's difficult to draw a line between untouchable and available for these Pistons now that Trajan Langdon has taken over as president of basketball operations. Holland was his first draft pick and Cunningham signed a five-year, $224 million max extension, so we can safely assume that both are safe.

If, hypothetically, all other young players were to be on the trade block, Duren, Ivey and Thompson would field the most calls.

Duren is still just 20 years old heading into his third season and already ranked No. 3 overall in the NBA in rebound percentage (22.2 percent), even ahead of players like Domantas Sabonis, Rudy Gobert and Anthony Davis.

Ivey, 22, has struggled with his shot efficiency but has shown enough flashes as a scorer and passer to make us believe there's All-Star potential there.

Thompson, 21, has elite defensive potential with his 6'7" frame and averaged 10.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in his 38 starts as a rookie.

Golden State Warriors

Best Trade Assets: SG Brandin Podziemski, F Jonathan Kuminga, SG Moses Moody

Untouchables: PG Stephen Curry, F/C Draymond Green

Podziemski is a dream come true for a team like the Golden State Warriors who had real luxury-tax issues for years. The No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 draft, Podziemski finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting, yet his original draft spot means he'll only take up around 3.0 percent of the salary cap for the next three years.

If the Warriors want to go star-chasing, Podziemski is the first player teams will ask for.

Kuminga has yet to sign an extension with Golden State and is entering the final season of his own rookie deal. Already with 211 games of NBA experience despite not turning 22 until next month, Kuminga still has sky-high potential and is one of the most athletically gifted players in the league.

Moody has been a solid rotation member for the Warriors the past three years, but we'd like to see what he could do on a younger team in a bigger role. His size (6'6") and shooting ability should interest plenty of rebuilding franchises.

Houston Rockets

Best Trade Assets: C Alperen Şengün, SG Jalen Green, F Amen Thompson

Untouchables: SG Reed Sheppard

With no extensions yet for Şengün or Green, we're not ready to label either an untouchable member of the Houston Rockets' core.

Şengün is a player worth building a team around, as his interior scoring and elite passing can anchor an offense, yet he'll likely need some defensive help around him. The 22-year-old finished third in Most Improved Player voting while putting up 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists a game.

Green finished the season hot when Şengün was sidelined with an injury, averaging 24.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and shooting 37.3 percent from three over his final 24 games. There's still very much All-Star potential here.

Thompson improved the Rockets' defense by 3.3 points per 100 possessions, an impressive mark for a rookie wing. His average shot distance was less than seven feet, however, and there's real doubt that a reliable game will ever develop.

Indiana Pacers

Best Trade Assets: G Andrew Nembhard, C Myles Turner, G/F Bennedict Mathurin

Untouchables: PG Tyrese Haliburton, PF Pascal Siakam

Haliburton and Siakam are both under contract for the next four seasons with the Indiana Pacers, meaning everything this franchise does moving forward will revolve around them.

Nembhard is probably close to untouchable after he agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension and averaged 20.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists and shot 57.7 percent overall over his final five playoff games. If given enough minutes and shot attempts, he'll become a star in Indiana.

Turner is the ideal big man to put next to Siakam given his three-point shooting, yet the 28-year-old is heading into the final year of his contract. The Pacers already have $173 million in projected salary for next season and won't be able to keep Turner and stay out of the luxury tax.

Mathurin, the No. 6 overall pick in 2022, looked like the starting shooting guard of the future in Indiana before Nembhard began to break out. If he's relegated to a sixth man role once again, some rebuilding team should snatch Mathurin up and give him a starting job immediately.

Los Angeles Clippers

Best Trade Assets: Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, 2030 first-round pick

Untouchables: None

If the Los Angeles Clippers struggle this season, it will be fascinating to see what the team does with veterans like Leonard and James Harden. The Clippers don't have control of their next four draft picks, selections either owed outright or in swaps from the Paul George and Harden trades.

Leonard is still a top-10 player in the NBA when healthy, making the All-NBA second team and averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and shooting 41.7 percent from three last year. He'd be an intriguing fit on a team like the Memphis Grizzlies or Sacramento Kings, teams that could use a big, two-way forward.

Powell fits on any contender and has been one of the league's best sixth men the past two seasons. He was on fire from deep last year, hitting 43.5 percent of his threes and chipping in 13.9 points per game.

The Clippers should be wary of trading any more future picks, although their 2030 selection would carry a lot of value should they decide to move it if pursuing another star.

Los Angeles Lakers

Best Trade Assets: G Austin Reaves, F Rui Hachimura, 2029 first-round pick

Untouchables: F LeBron James, C Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers actually possess some intriguing trade pieces, although the organization was silent at last year's deadline and has yet to do anything this summer. Patience probably isn't the approach James would like as he gets ready to enter his 22nd season, but here we are.

Reaves is coming off a career year, averaging 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 57 games as a starter. The 26-year-old is on a great contract (three years, $41.8 million) and can serve as a starting guard or sixth man.

Hachimura drilled 42.2 percent of his threes for the Lakers last season while putting up 13.6 points in his 26.9 minutes. He can play either forward position given his size (6'8") and athleticism.

L.A. also has a pair of first-round picks to offer in 2029 and 2031 with a number of swaps able to be thrown into a deal as well.

Memphis Grizzlies

Best Trade Assets: G Marcus Smart, F GG Jackson II, SG Vince Williams Jr.

Untouchables: PG Ja Morant, SG Desmond Bane, PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

Smart is only two years removed from winning Defensive Player of the Year and the Grizzlies will likely want to see how he plays when surrounded by healthy stars on this roster. If the offense looks too clunky or the team appears too undersized with him in the starting lineup, we could see Smart moved at some point before the deadline.

One of the few positives of last year was the emergence of Jackson and Williams, two young players that saw lots of opportunities with Morant, Bane and others missing significant time.

Jackson will be out until at least December with a broken foot, although the 45th overall pick in the 2023 draft averaged 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in his 18 starts last season and is still just 19 years old.

Miami Heat

Best Trade Assets: G Tyler Herro, F Jaime Jacquez Jr., F Nikola Jović

Untouchables: F Jimmy Butler, C Bam Adebayo

Herro, 24, continues to produce no matter what role he's in and registered his third-straight 20-plus point-per-game season in 2023-24. He's become an efficient, high-volume outside shooter, making 39.6 percent of his 7.9 three-point attempts per game.

Jacquez finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting and was fantastic as both a starter and reserve for Miami last year. The 6'6" forward has excellent footwork and an overall feel for the game.

Jović was much better during his sophomore season, bumping his three-point accuracy from 22.9 percent as a rookie to 39.9 percent in Year 2. He started 38 games for Miami and is a good passer at 6'10".

Milwaukee Bucks

Best Trade Assets: F Bobby Portis, SG AJ Johnson, 2031 first-round pick

Untouchables: F Giannis Antetokounmpo, PG Damian Lillard

The Milwaukee Bucks traded the farm for Jrue Holiday then proceeded to trade Holiday and more for Lillard. Bucks fans have to hope this roster can stay healthy, because no major outside help is coming, especially with Milwaukee crossing into second apron land.

Portis is a versatile big man most contenders would want. He finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting for the second-straight season and averaged 13.8 points and 7.4 rebounds while making 40.7 percent of his threes.

Johnson was a surprise pick at No. 23 overall this summer by the Bucks, as the 19-year-old is extremely raw. Still, he automatically becomes Milwaukee's best prospect by default in trade talks.

The Bucks have a number of future picks going out but can still trade their 2031 selection. They shouldn't, of course, but they could.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Best Trade Assets: F/C Karl-Anthony Towns, C Naz Reid, F Jaden McDaniels

Untouchables: SG Anthony Edwards

It would be a surprise to see the Minnesota Timberwolves trade any of its starters after reaching the Western Conference Finals, although this organization should still view Edwards as the only true untouchable.

Towns is at least worth taking calls over given his massive salary (four-years, $220.4 million), one he's never going to live up to as a second option. If trading him means getting out of the second apron and receiving a good starter in return, the Wolves should consider it.

Reid is a fan favorite, although he carries a player option next season and can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2025. If Minneota doesn't think he'll sign back on to be a reserve or can't afford him, trading Reid may be inevitable.

McDaniels is another player unlikely to be moved, although plenty of teams would line up to acquire a 6'9" wing who just made the All-Defensive second team at 23 years old.

New Orleans Pelicans

Best Trade Assets: F Trey Murphy III, G/F Herb Jones, F Brandon Ingram

Untouchables: F Zion Williamson

Murphy, 24, deserves to be a full-time starter, an opportunity that may not present itself this year with Ingram still on the roster. A super athlete and knock-down three-point shooter with a rainbow arc, Murphy is eligible to sign an extension in New Orleans but has yet to do so.

Jones finished fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season and uses his size and length to swallow up opposing wings and disrupt passing lanes. He also averaged a career-high 11.0 points and made 41.8 percent of his three-pointers.

Ingram's upcoming free agency has undoubtedly hurt his trade value, as he still possesses All-Star talent yet isn't especially close to being a max-level player. The 27-year-old may begin the season in New Orleans as the Pels wait for a new trade partner to appear.

New York Knicks

Best Trade Assets: PF Julius Randle, G Miles McBride, 2025 first-round pick (via Detroit Pistons)

Untouchables: PG Jalen Brunson, F OG Anunoby, G/F Mikal Bridges, F Josh Hart

There appear to be a lot of untouchables in New York, as this Knicks team is loaded with talent and former college teammates.

Keeping Randle for now is the right call, as we don't know how he'll mesh with Bridges. This new-look lineup could be a roaring success for the Knicks, although the threat of Randle leaving in free agency next summer could ignite some trade talk.

McBride made the most of his opportunities last season, averaging 17.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists on 40.7 percent shooting from three in his 14 starts.

The Knicks don't have a lot of first-round picks left after giving up five and a swap in the deal for Bridges, although the Pistons selection holds some value. The pick likely won't convey in 2025 (top-13 protected) but drops to top-11 in 2026 and top-nine in 2027 when Detroit's young talent starts to mature.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Best Trade Assets: Los Angeles Clippers' draft picks, G Cason Wallace, G/F Lu Dort

Untouchables: PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G/F Jalen Williams, F/C Chet Holmgren

The Oklahoma City Thunder are owed future first-round picks and/or swaps from seven different franchises while still possessing all of their own. Perhaps the most valuable of the lot are selections coming from the Clippers, with swaps owed in 2025 and 2027 and an unprotected pick in 2026.

Wallace, 20, is already one of the better on-ball defenders in the NBA and made 41.9 percent of his threes as a rookie. His raw stats won't wow anyone on a loaded Thunder team, but Wallace simply impacts winning.

Dort is a bulldog of a wing who's worked himself into becoming a valuable two-way starter. He's under a great contract (three-year, $51.9 million) and shot a career-high 39.4 percent from three last season.

Orlando Magic

Best Trade Assets: G Jalen Suggs, C Wendell Carter Jr., G Anthony Black

Untouchables: F Paolo Banchero, F Franz Wagner

Point guard is going to be the biggest question for an Orlando Magic team that struggled on offense last season. If Suggs or Black don't look like the future of the position, they could be part of a trade package that lands an elite talent like Trae Young, LaMelo Ball or another floor general.

Suggs is quickly becoming one of the best on-ball defenders in the NBA. He's someone every team in the league would love to have, yet hasn't signed a rookie extension with the Magic yet.

Carter is a floor-spacing center on a great contract (two years, $22.8 million) that could see his minutes cut if Jonathan Isaac is healthy. Teams like the New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies or Golden State Warriors would be ideal landing spots.

Black is a bigger guard than Suggs at 6'7" but brings a similar skill set with his defense and three-point shooting. We don't yet know if he can handle being a full-time table setter for an offense, although there's enough here to like for rebuilding teams to want to add the 20-year-old.

Philadelphia 76ers

Best Trade Assets: G Jared McCain, F Caleb Martin, 2028 first-round pick (via Los Angeles Clippers)

Untouchables: C Joel Embiid, F Paul George, G Tyrese Maxey

The Philadelphia 76ers did an admirable job of stocking the roster with talent in free agency this summer and not relying on the draft picks they acquired from the Clippers in the James Harden trade.

McCain was the No. 16 overall pick in the draft by Philly and could compete for a starting job next to Tyrese Maxey. He's an excellent outside shooter (41.4 percent from three at Duke on 5.8 attempts per game) who won't turn 21 until February.

Martin signed one of the most team-friendly deals this offseason, agreeing to $35 million over the next four years. That's roughly an average of 5.5 percent of the cap for a player who can defend both forward positions and carries 45 games of playoff experience with the Miami Heat.

The value of future Clippers picks skyrocketed following the departure of George to the 76ers. With Kawhi Leonard (33) and James Harden (35) falling further out of their primes, that unprotected pick from Los Angeles in 2028 could turn into gold.

Phoenix Suns

Best Trade Assets: SG Grayson Allen, F Ryan Dunn, 2031 first-round pick

Untouchables: SG Devin Booker, F Kevin Durant

The Phoenix Suns are fairly tapped out when it comes to draft picks following deals for Durant and Bradley Beal and there's not a lot of young talent on this roster, either.

Allen led the NBA in three-point shooting last season (46.1 percent) and will forever be an elite floor-spacer to slide in next to stars. He's also starting a new four-year, $70 million extension that should age well and hover around 11.0 percent of the salary cap.

Dunn was the No. 28 overall pick in this year's draft and might be the best overall defender on this roster already. His offense needs a lot of work to even get to an average level, but some team would be interested in taking on his elite shut-down skills in a trade.

The Suns are down to just one tradeable first-round pick, although the selection is still over six years away. The 2031 pick should be considered extremely valuable if it's not protected, given that Durant will likely be retired by then.

Portland Trail Blazers

Best Trade Assets: G Anfernee Simons, F Jerami Grant, C Deandre Ayton

Untouchables: PG Scoot Henderson, C Donovan Clingan, G/F Shaedon Sharpe

There's a lot of young talent to like on this Blazers team, although only Henderson, Clingan and Sharpe should be buying real estate in Portland right now.

Simons is currently the best guard on the roster after averaging 22.6 points and 5.5 assists although his ceiling may not be as high as some others here. Simons could really improve a team's backcourt with his quickness, three-point shooting and passing and won't top $27.7 million in salary in either of the next two seasons.

Grant fits every contender as a long 3-and-D wing, even if his contract is a little pricey. He'd be a big help on teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks or Golden State Warriors as a proven, two-way vet.

Ayton, 26, finished last season strong by averaging 20.8 points, 11.9 rebounds and shooting 59.5 percent overall over his final 28 games. He's never going to live up to No. 1 overall pick status, but Ayton can still be a good starting center in this league for years to come.

Sacramento Kings

Best Trade Assets: F Keegan Murray, G Devin Carter, SG Keon Ellis

Untouchables: PG De'Aaron Fox, C Domantas Sabonis

Murray is probably right on the untouchable line for Sacramento, although trading him now may actually maximize the 24-year-old's value. His 15.2 points per game are inevitably going to go down this season after the Kings traded for DeMar DeRozan and re-signed Malik Monk to complement their core of Fox and Sabonis.

We won't see Carter until 2025 after he underwent shoulder surgery in July, although the No. 13 overall pick in the draft will be worth the wait. After doing a little bit of everything at Providence the last two years, Carter could also be an elite defender at the NBA level.

Ellis should be the King's starting shooting guard this season and will field a ton of trade calls given his skillset and two-year, $4.4 million contract.

San Antonio Spurs

Best Trade Assets: FJeremy Sochan, F Keldon Johnson, 2025 first-round pick (via Atlanta Hawks)

Untouchables: C Victor Wembanyama, G Stephon Castle, G/F Devin Vassell

The Spurs' core is starting to take shape.

With Wembanyama as the centerpiece, Castle selected at No. 4 overall this summer and Vassell locked into a long-term deal, these three are perhaps the only untouchables on the roster.

Sochan probably isn't going anywhere, but the 21-year-old needs to make some real growth in his shooting efficiency next season. Already a good defender and passer, Sochan's offensive evolution will likely determine his future in San Antonio.

Johnson lost his starting job last season but is a versatile enough scorer to land another one somewhere else. He's on a $19 million contract that dips to $17.5 million in each of the final two years.

The Spurs have future first-round picks owed from teams like the Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves, although an unprotected first coming from the Atlanta Hawks (who picked No. 1 overall in 2024 and then traded Dejounte Murray) in 2025 is their most valuable right now.

Toronto Raptors

Best Trade Assets: G/F Bruce Brown, C Jakob Poeltl, F/C Kelly Olynyk

Untouchables: F Scottie Barnes, G Immanuel Quickley

The Toronto Raptors picked up Brown's $23 million team option with the intent of trading him, although that's a hefty number for a team to match salaries with. Still, some contender should covet his championship experience, versatility, defense and passing enough to make a strong offer before the trade deadline.

Poeltl is a rock-solid starting center who's long registered some impressive swing ratings (plus-9.6 last season, 91st percentile via Cleaning the Glass). He'll give a team strong defense, rebounding and is a willing passer.

Olynyk brings a floor-spacing dimension to a team's frontcourt and knocked down an impressive 42.3 percent of his catch-and-shoot threes last season. He's not a great rebounder but is an underrated passer who will open up the court on offense.

Utah Jazz

Best Trade Assets: C Walker Kessler, G Collin Sexton, G Jordan Clarkson

Untouchables: F Lauri Markkanen, G Keyonte George, F Cody Williams

Kessler looked like an untouchable member of Utah's core following a strong rookie season, yet he was only a part-time starter in Year 2. The 23-year-old is an elite rim protector and good rebounder yet appears to be limited in his future offensive roles.

Sexton is coming off the best season of his career and averaged 21.1 points, 5.6 assists and shot 41.8 percent from three in 51 starts. He's done a good job of improving his shooting efficiency and regularly gives great effort on defense.

It's surprising Clarkson is still in Utah as he's the prototypical sixth man for a title contender given his microwave scoring and improved playmaking.

Washington Wizards

Best Trade Assets: F Kyle Kuzma, PG Malcolm Brogdon, C Jonas Valančiūnas

Untouchables: F/C Alex Sarr

The complete remodel of the WashingtonWizards is still underway. The old carpet and wallpaper may be gone, but there's still a lot of work to do to get this thing done to the studs.

Kuzma, 29, averaged career highs in points (22.2) and assists (4.2) last season while grabbing 6.6 rebounds and shooting 46.3 percent overall. He'd be a good starter on a lot of contenders while providing some offensive versatility.

Brogdon landed in Washington in the Deni Avdija trade this summer. To put it bluntly, someone needs to come save this man. Spending one of your last remaining prime years on a 21-win team is pretty bad. Leaving that franchise to join one that managed just 15 victories is cruel and unusual punishment. Here's hoping a contender in need of a proven sixth man swoops in to rescue Brogdon, preferably before the season begins.

Is it possible to hit the trade block before you've signed a contract? Valančiūnas may qualify, as the veteran center got paid by Washington (three years, $30.3 million) yet likely won't make it past the deadline as the Wizards prioritize a top draft pick.