Last week, we reviewed the top trade assets for all 30 NBA teams following a summer of activity.

Now, it's time to explore whether every franchise should be initiating trades using their most desirable assets, hold on to them for now or at least be listening to offers.

Should a new-look Charlotte Hornets organization make LaMelo Ball available? Will financial concerns cause the Minnesota Timberwolves shake up their core? Should veteran teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks trade what limited draft picks they have left to go all-in for a championship now?

It's time to play "trade or keep" with every NBA team's best trade pieces.

Atlanta Hawks

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

Ripping off the band-aid for a franchise stuck in mediocrity and trading Young for a haul of picks and young players would normally be the go-to move here, yet the San Antonio Spurs own the Atlanta Hawks' unprotected first-round selections in 2025 and 2027 with a swap in 2026.

Unless a Young trade involves bringing back pieces that also help the Hawks win now, Atlanta should keep its All-Star point guard.

With Clint Capela entering the final year of his contract and Okongwu, 23, just beginning a contract that averages around $15.5 million over the next four seasons, the Hawks should keep their young center as well.

The Lakers' pick could be extremely valuable if LeBron James or Anthony Davis suffer any prolonged absences due to injury this season. Atlanta should listen to offers if it can add another star next to Young, Jalen Johnson, Okongwu, No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and others, but it shouldn't be in a hurry to part with this selection.

Boston Celtics

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

If the Boston Celtics don't need to trade future first-round picks to stay in the title hunt the next few years, they definitely shouldn't, especially from a financial standpoint.

Boston is $7.6 million over the second apron tax line this season and already projects to be more than $20 million over next year when Jayson Tatum's five-year, $313.9 million max extension kicks in.

Keeping these first-round picks, ones that will inevitably fall in the late 20s, means having cost-controlled talent on a roster that will be one of the most expensive in the NBA for years to come. The Celtics should keep these picks if possible.

There's no reason to move Pritchard, a solid backup point guard on a good contract, although it's worth listening to offers if a team calls.

Brooklyn Nets

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

The best thing for the Brooklyn Nets this season is to be as bad as possible while trying to develop the young talent on their roster.

When it comes to players such as Johnson, Finney-Smith and Schröder, Brooklyn should be actively exploring deals for all three in an attempt to bring in the best trade packages possible.

Getting at least a late first-round pick in 2025 or future first for both Johnson and Finney-Smith should be a minimum return, as the former brings elite outside shooting with the latter giving a contender two-way production.

Schröder, 31, is on an expiring $13 million contract. He's not going to re-sign on a rebuilding Nets team, so even netting a second-round pick for his services would be better than nothing for Brooklyn.

Charlotte Hornets

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

Now is probably not the time to trade Ball, as his stock has dipped following back-to-back injury-plagued seasons. He's just beginning a five-year, $203.8 million extension, so there's no flight risk in free agency anytime soon, either.

Still, Ball shouldn't be viewed as an untouchable member of this organization and the Charlotte Hornets should be fielding calls if point guard-needy teams such as the Orlando Magic or Los Angeles Lakers make a huge offer containing multiple first-round picks and young players.

Despite his own injury concerns, the Hornets should keep Williams for now. The 22-year-old center still has two years remaining on his rookie deal and would have ranked second in offensive rebound percentage (16.3 percent) last year had he recorded enough games to qualify.

Martin, 28, was a starter in 22 of his 28 games for Charlotte last season, although his age and the addition of No. 6 overall pick Tidjane Salaün means he'll be available in trade talks.

Chicago Bulls

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

The Chicago Bulls are figuring themselves out following an offseason of change and still have the Zach LaVine situation hovering over the franchise.

The Bulls won't be good this year, and that's OK considering how promising the 2025 draft looks and the fair amount of young talent on this roster.

Williams is entering Year 5 yet only just turned 23 years old. This should be a key development year for the 2020 No. 4 overall pick as more shot opportunities should come his way and the playmaking on the team has improved with the addition of Josh Giddey. Williams certainly isn't untouchable, but the Bulls should hold on to him for now.

Dosunmu can help a contender immediately with his defense and versatile offensive game, although the Chicago native should still have a big role off this bench and is only 24 years old. The Bulls should at least listen to offers for the combo guard.

There's no reason for Craig, 33, to be on this roster anymore. He can be an end-of-the-rotation wing on a playoff contender and should be traded before the deadline.

Cleveland Cavaliers

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

There's still some hope that a frontcourt of Allen and Evan Mobley can work, especially since the latter started shooting threes toward the end of last year (45.8 percent on 2.0 attempts over his last 12 games).

New head coach Kenny Atkinson should also help unlock Mobley's offensive game. Cleveland can't trade Allen until Jan. 31 anyway following his extension, and it should probably just keep the former All-Star center for at least one more year.

Garland's stock dipped following an injury-plagued season, and the Cavs need to be careful not to put too much offensive responsibility on Donovan Mitchell.

From a future financial perspective, though, having three max players plus Allen may not allow Cleveland to duck the second luxury tax. Mitchell and Mobley are the only untouchables on this roster, meaning the Cavs should be listening to offers for Garland moving forward.

Tyson was the 20th overall pick in the 2024 draft and could be in the Cavs' rotation immediately. Given how expensive this team is getting, Cleveland should keep Tyson and his rookie contract on the books.

Dallas Mavericks

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

A second-round pick out of the 2022 draft, Hardy is entering the final year of his rookie contract. If he and the Dallas Mavericks can't agree on a reasonable extension (especially with Luka Dončić due for a massive raise in the summer of 2026), a trade may be best for both parties.

The Mavs should at least be listening to offers for the talented yet inconsistent 22-year-old, as this franchise is fully in Finals-or-bust mode.

Both Gafford and Washington have become key role players for Dallas after coming over before last season's trade deadline. Both are under contract for multiple seasons and have reasonable salaries hovering around $14 million to $15 million a season.

The Mavs should theoretically be listening to offers if they come in, but there's no reason to shop either at this time.

Denver Nuggets

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

We'll soon know more about the future of Gordon with the Denver Nuggets, as the veteran forward can sign an extension starting on September 27.

He will almost certainly stay off the trade block if he's willing to accept a team-friendly deal, although the 29-year-old should be seeking a raise from his current $22.8 million deal after playing a key role in Denver's 2023 title.

We would highly recommend keeping Gordon for now, although some tough extension talks could change this.

Porter is overpaid for the role he plays with the Nuggets, although this is a team starved for shooting that needs his elite floor-spacing. Denver should be listening to offers simply from a financial standpoint given both Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray are on max contracts.

Braun is still on his rookie deal for two more years and will be needed in a bigger role, likely as the team's new starting shooting guard. The franchise can't afford to trade him now and will keep the 23-year-old wing.

Detroit Pistons

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

There's going to be temptation to pool some of the young players on this roster together, go star-chasing and return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

The Detroit Pistons should resist this urge and let new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff develop this young group for at least one more year, something he did a great job of with the Cleveland Cavaliers in their return to relevancy.

Duren, Ivey and Thompson are all still just scratching the surface of what they can become and are under rookie contracts for two-to-three more seasons.

The Pistons should keep all three for now and see how they look under a new head coach with a roster that features more shooting and veteran talent overall.

Golden State Warriors

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

After sniffing around a trade for Lauri Markkanen, expect the Golden State Warriors to be in the mix should other star players become available.

This franchise needs to maximize the final years of the greatest player in its history, as Stephen Curry's recent one-year, $63 million extension now means he'll play at least three more seasons.

Podziemski is probably untouchable unless an All-Star in their prime comes along. The 21-year-old is only owed $12.9 million over the next three years combined, making him one of the best bargains in the entire NBA. The Warriors should keep him for now.

Kuminga's future in Golden State could depend on his contract extension number. The 21-year-old made a huge leap in Year 3 (16.1 points per game) yet seems like the ideal candidate to be moved for a veteran star. With no new contract thus far, the Warriors should be listening to offers for the uber-athletic forward.

Moody isn't going to be with the Warriors for long. With Podziemski set to take on a bigger role and the franchise adding Buddy Hield and De'Anthony Melton, it would be a surprise to see an extension with Moody worked out.

Golden State should explore trades for the former lottery pick.

Houston Rockets

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

Şengün is probably going to sign a max extension with the Houston Rockets before the season begins after averaging 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists in Year 3.

The 22-year-old is a better overall player than Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic who already got a max this offseason.

The Rockets could still play hardball with Şengün and go into restricted free agency next summer, although Houston should definitely keep its young center for now.

Green, 22, is a player who is far more likely to go into restricted free agency, taking one more season to try to prove he's worth a max deal. We saw the New Orleans Pelicans do the same thing with Brandon Ingram coming off his rookie contract.

Green finished last season on a high note, but the Rockets should still like to see him put up big, efficient numbers alongside a healthy Şengün. Houston should withhold a max contract for now and listen to offers from teams in need of a scoring guard.

Thompson is an elite defensive talent already with his size and athleticism. With three years left on his rookie contract, the Rockets should stay patient and see if he can develop a reliable outside shot as well.

Indiana Pacers

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

If Nembhard was still in the last year of his contract, he'd be far more likely to hit the trade market.

A new, three-year, $59 million contract extension is going to age nicely for one of the league's most underrated players, though, and makes sure the Indiana Pacers keep him for now.

Turner's future in Indiana may be tied to finances as he approaches unrestricted free agency next season. While the Pacers will want to keep the two-way center, they may be forced to listen to offers for him if the two sides seem far apart in contract talks.

A shoulder injury ended Mathurin's second season in Indiana early, and the 22-year-old only logged a total of 334 possessions with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam.

The Pacers should take calls, but there's no reason to move him yet.

Los Angeles Clippers

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

Leonard is still an elite talent at age 33 and, along with James Harden, is the Los Angeles Clippers' best chance at relevancy this season.

His swing rating of plus-10.1 ranked in the 93rd percentile, via Cleaning the Glass, his fourth-straight season between 93 and 97 percent.

If the Clippers were to pursue a Leonard trade, they'd have to get veteran players back in return, as this franchise doesn't control its first-round pick until 2029.

Simply trading the six-time All-Star for draft picks and young talent won't do, as the franchise should take calls but likely keep him.

Powell will be needed even more offensively this season with Paul George gone, but that doesn't mean he's untouchable. The Clippers should be taking calls for the 31-year-old sharpshooter if a deal makes sense.

Trading draft picks has not worked out for Los Angeles thus far. The 2030 selection should be completely off limits.

Los Angeles Lakers

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

It's baffling to watch the Los Angeles Lakers continually do so little to improve the roster in the finals years of LeBron James' career.

Losing Taurean Prince and replacing him with a pair of rookies arguably made a team that almost got swept in the first round of the playoffs worse.

Reaves is the Lakers' best player outside of James and Hachimura and is on a terrific contract. Keeping him should be the goal, although giving him up as part of a trade for a star may be necessary in the end.

If it involves bringing a third All-Star to the Lakers, the team will be forced to take calls on the 26-year-old combo guard.

Hachimura is in a similar position to Reaves as a good, starting-caliber player about to enter his prime on a team-friendly contract. Again, there's no reason to shop the 26-year-old especially given his shooting ability, although he'd likely be part of a trade package for a star that the Lakers would listen to (or make) calls for.

Los Angeles' ability to attract stars in free agency makes it a bit safer to part with future draft picks. While we encourage the Clippers to hold on to their selections, the Lakers should trade their future picks if it means pushing James, Davis and others closer to a title now.

Memphis Grizzlies

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

We're not going to bury the lede here; the Memphis Grizzlies need to keep this core as it is and practice patience for at least the first few months of the season.

This is a franchise that won 56 and 51 games in back-to-back years before last season's disaster. Adding Smart, Jackson and Williams to the team and pairing them with healthy existing stars has the potential to get Memphis back to the top of the West.

Of course, things could change between now and February 6. Smart may not be a good fit, this roster might need more shooting and other problems may arise.

For now, though, the Grizzlies should keep this core intact.

Miami Heat

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

The Miami Heat need to be on the lookout for the next star to pair with Bam Adebayo, as this franchise isn't even a lock to make the playoffs in the East.

The Big 4 of Jimmy Butler, Adebayo, Herro and Terry Rozier had a net rating of minus-2.1 last season (42nd percentile via Cleaning the Glass). If subtracting Caleb Martin's minutes (who left to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers), this rating plummets to minus-10.1.

With Butler now 35 and eligible to become a free agent next summer, this is a franchise that revolves around Adebayo.

If that means trading players like Herro, Jaquez and Jović to find another All-Star to pair with him, so be it.

Milwaukee Bucks

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

The Milwaukee Bucks aren't going to get many teams to even pick up the phone in trade negotiations, as the asset collection is pretty bare here.

Portis should be kept, as he provides valuable insurance in case Brook Lopez (36 years old) or Giannis Antetokounmpo (missed the entire postseason) is sidelined due to injury. Portis averaged 16.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and shot 46.5 percent from three in the 12 games he played 30 or more minutes last season.

Johnson, the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 draft, is still extremely raw. He could be a low-cost development project for the Bucks over the next few years, but the franchise should trade him if it means bringing in a veteran for the rotation.

Antetokounmpo will be 36 by the time the 2031 draft rolls around, and Damian Lillard will likely be retired at age 40. It's safe to say Milwaukee should keep this pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves

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

Following a run to the West Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves shouldn't actively be shopping Towns, although the franchise could get itself out of financial trouble if the right deal for him comes around.

Paying the four-time All-Star over $50 million a season moving forward as a No. 2 option is going to severely limit what this team can do, especially since it went 14-6 without him last season.

Minnesota should be listening to offers, especially with few stars on the market right now.

Reid isn't going to pick up his $15.2 million player option next season, nor should he.

The 25-year-old averaged 17.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.4 blocks and made 42.3 percent of his threes in 12 games as a starter and has earned a big raise as a free agent. If the Wolves feel they can't re-sign him, they may be forced to listen to trade offers.

McDaniels needs to grow offensively, although the 23-year-old is already an elite defender with great size and mobility. He's just beginning a five-year contract and should be kept at all costs.

New Orleans Pelicans

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

We're going to lump Murphy and Jones together for the sake of this exercise, as both should be considered nearly untouchable members of the New Orleans Pelicans right now.

Murphy, 24, would be a starter on most NBA teams given his three-point shooting and overall athleticism. He averaged 16.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and shot 39.3 percent from three in his 23 starts last season filling in for injured stars.

Jones is an elite defender on a great contract who's still years away from hitting his prime. The Pels need to keep both Murphy and Jones for a long time.

Obviously, there's been enough smoke to suggest Ingram is available. Swapping him for a starting center should still be the goal for New Orleans, a team that can slide Murphy into his old starting role.

Ingram, 27, should be traded and no longer fits with this franchise.

New York Knicks

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

As long as the New York Knicks don't mind paying a hefty tax bill, Randle should be able to stay in the Big Apple for years to come.

The 29-year-old is entering the final guaranteed year of his contract, though, and has played well enough to get a raise from the $28.9 million he'll earn this season.

The only way the Knicks trade Randle is if the two sides can't agree on a new contract or if he doesn't fit with a new-look team that features Mikal Bridges. For now, New York should at least be taking calls even if it doesn't plan on trading the three-time All-Star.

McBride is part of a loaded Knicks backcourt that features Jalen Brunson, Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo, Cameron Payne, Tyler Kolek, Landry Shamet and others. Minutes may be hard to come by, prompting an eventual trade.

A top-13 protected pick coming from the Pistons isn't going to convey this year, but it still carries some value as the restrictions lessen each season.

New York should trade the pick if there's an upgrade (center?) that needs to be made.

Oklahoma City Thunder

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

The Oklahoma City Thunder won 57 games, saw their young core all get a few rounds of playoff experience and then added two of the best defensive players in the entire NBA without giving up a single draft pick.

There's no need to do anything else right now.

We'll see if Wallace's minutes are affected by the addition of Alex Caruso, who should just be taking over the role of Josh Giddey. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe got new contract extensions and could see their minutes and shot attempts go up as well, though.

For now, OKC should keep Wallace with three years left on his rookie deal.

Dort might be the best defender in the NBA to have never made an All-Defensive team and is on a team-friendly contract for the next three years. He's safe now as well.

A 2026 unprotected first-round pick coming from the Clippers has goldmine potential, especially with Kawhi Leonard (33) and James Harden (35) aging further away from their primes.

The Thunder should hold on to this pick and see how Los Angeles finishes in the standings this season.

Orlando Magic

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

We don't know what Suggs' ideal NBA role is yet. He doesn't look like a true point guard, but he hasn't shown enough of a reliable outside shot to be a regular two-guard, either.

His size, athleticism, hands and IQ have already made the 23-year-old an elite defender, though, so his offensive role may not matter as much.

Suggs should only be moved if an All-Star point guard is coming back, someone who can be a table-setter for the other stars on this roster. If that player isn't available, he should be kept.

Carter may eventually lose his starting job to Jonathan Isaac, who's back on a five-year deal and is the far better defender of the two. Orlando should at least be listening to offers while Carter has multiple years left on his own contract.

Black is the young guard the Magic should try to talk teams into taking back instead of Suggs. While his ceiling is still quite high, this Orlando team is ready to make a deep playoff run now. Black didn't crack the playoff rotation as a rookie and could be third on the point guard depth chart behind Suggs and Cole Anthony.

The Magic should listen to offers if it means adding veteran help.

Philadelphia 76ers

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

Outside of Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers might not have a single rotation player younger than 28 next season. New additions such as Paul George (34), Reggie Jackson (34) and Eric Gordon (35) have made this team one of the oldest in the NBA, especially with the re-signing of Kyle Lowry (38).

All of this means that the 76ers should keep McCain, 20, to bring some much-needed youth and upside to this roster. Many of these players are on one-year deals and nearing the end of their career. McCain is just beginning a four-year rookie contract and brings some stability to the backcourt next to Maxey.

Martin, 28, is the team's best option at power forward even at 6'5" and will need to be kept until the Sixers can find an upgrade.

The future Clippers pick could be used in the right deal, although its value should only increase as the team's stars get older. The Sixers should hold on to it for now.

Phoenix Suns

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

The Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks met in the 2021 Finals and are on similar paths now.

There's still title potential given the talent on the roster, although the trade chips are limited to veterans the team actually needs, unproven young talent and way-down-the-line picks.

Allen, the former Buck, led the NBA in three-point shooting (46.1 percent) last year and will either be the team's starting small forward or its sixth man. His floor-spacing around Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and others is too valuable to be traded right now.

Dunn, the 28th overall pick in the 2024 draft, isn't untouchable but is a cost-controlled talent on a team that's projected to cost over $419 million in salary and luxury-tax penalties this season. The Suns should try to keep Dunn if possible.

With three more first-round picks heading out from the Durant trade, the Suns need to keep the 2031 selection for now. KD will almost certainly be retired by the time this draft takes place, and even Booker will be 34.

Portland Trail Blazers

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

The Portland Trail Blazers probably need one more high-level prospect to build around, adding to a core of Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan.

Trading Simons should bring in a first-round pick and a young player while making the Blazers worse this season, which is the goal. It also means opening up more playing time for Sharpe, the team's two-guard of the future. Simons should be shopped.

Grant has a hefty contract that the team should be thrilled to move on from, especially when some of this young core becomes extension-eligible. He should also bring in at least a late first in the 2025 draft or future first-rounder, with the Blazers also looking for an expiring contract in return. Grant should already be on the trade block.

Ayton may be worth keeping for one more year while Clingan adjusts to the NBA, especially since the 2018 No. 1 overall pick had a strong end to the season. He's worth taking calls on now.

Sacramento Kings

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

Murray is the ace up the sleeve for these Sacramento Kings, and with two years remaining on his rookie contract, is a nice cost-controlled talent for a franchise that's getting increasingly expensive.

He's also the best trade asset this team has if it tries to hit a home run for another star like Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler or any other veteran wing who has a chance of hitting the market this season. The Kings can take calls on Murray, but he's pretty close to an untouchable right now.

Carter is currently sidelined following offseason shoulder surgery and the Kings will want to see how he meshes with this core before even considering a trade. Consider him a keeper for now.

Ellis' two-year, $4.4 million contract is worth listening to offers for, although the 24-year-old could be Sacramento's starting shooting guard to begin the season.

San Antonio Spurs

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

The San Antonio Spurs should want to see an improvement off of their 22 wins from a season ago, but this is still a franchise that needs to be prioritizing player development over chasing victories.

For this reason, Sochan is probably safe for now. The third-year forward just turned 21 this offseason and has enough size at 6'8" and overall skills with his defense and passing to keep him in San Antonio at least a little longer.

Johnson will turn 25 before the season starts and should be traded if there's a better-fitting prospect out there for San Antonio to build around. He has a higher floor but a lower ceiling than most players on this roster.

That Hawks pick looks like gold, especially if Trae Young misses time due to injury this season. With no more Dejounte Murray to step in and run the show, Atlanta could be in for a rough year, one the Spurs can capitalize on assuming they keep the pick.

Toronto Raptors

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

The Toronto Raptors have a core that screams "good, but not great" and may need to sell off a few more veterans in hopes of collecting a top pick in the 2025 draft.

Brown is on an expiring $23 million contract and would fit nearly every contender in the league with his versatile, two-way game and championship experience with the Denver Nuggets. Toronto should already be shopping him.

Poeltl averaged 11.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and shot 65.6 percent overall in his first season with the Raptors, but he will turn 29 next month and no longer fits this young core. He should be traded as well.

Even though Toronto was trading away veterans like Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, the franchise decided to bring in a veteran and Canadian in Olynyk, even giving him a two-year extension.

It appears the 33-year-old center is safe for now, as he can be a solid rotation member and mentor should the Raptors trade Poeltl for a younger center.

Utah Jazz

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

Kessler has popped up in some trade talk this offseason, which seems ridiculous given his age (23), defense (2.4 blocks a game) and contract (two years, $7.8 million) on a rebuilding Utah Jazz team.

He should be kept and given a full-time starting job from Day 1, even if it means moving John Collins and his hefty contract to the bench.

Sexton, 25, has become an underrated overall player in Utah, improving his shooting efficiency and playmaking. The Jazz can listen to calls, but they shouldn't be motivated to move him right now.

Clarkson, 32, should have been traded by now. He deserves to play for a title contender and would help a number of teams with his bucket-getting ability.

Washington Wizards

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

The Washington Wizards, unlike most rebuilding teams, are still looking for a franchise player to build around. They may find one in the 2025 draft, although some work may need to be done to fight off other bottom-feeders for the No. 1 overall pick.

Kuzma, Brogdon and Valančiūnas should all be traded as soon as possible.

For Kuzma and Brogdon, trades can take place immediately. Both could be starters on playoff teams and shouldn't have to suffer through a rebuilding year here.

Valančiūnas can't be dealt until December 15 after signing with the Wizards this offseason and will have a few months to get his stock up before then.