(The original text was published on January 11. The author is Greg Swartz in the bleachers. The content of the article does not represent the translator’s point of view)
There was less than a month before the NBA trading deadline on February 9, and each team gradually divided the winning teams and the bad army. Every team should have ideal trading goals, whether it is an all-star who can help the team win the championship or those young and untapped talented players who are attractive to rebuilding the team and lack sufficient growth opportunities.
Compared with the last team’s trading goal inventory, some teams have changed their goals, while some teams have never changed. At the current time point, there are more trading rumors than ever before, which can also help us determine the ideal trading goals of each team. Greg Swartz in the bleachers took stock of the three most ideal trading goals of each of the 30 teams:
West
Denver Nuggets
Transaction targets: Kenridge-Williams, Matisse-Sabre, norence-Noel
The 23rd defense of the Nuggets league dragged the 2nd offensive leg of the league, that is to say, the Nuggets need to find players who can intercept the opponent’s attack no matter in any position. Kenridge Williams is the ideal candidate. He is 1.98 meters in full defense and can score three points. The 28-year-old Kenridge Williams shot 47.2 percent of the three points in receive the ball this season, which was even higher after receiving the pass from yokedge. Sabre’s attack threat is not big, but he is a sports flank defender, and he is only 25 years old. Jokiki and Jordan did not stop the opponent’s attack on rim, so the introduction of Noel from the piston allowed the Nuggets to have a cap threat in the middle road.
Memphis Grizzly Bear
Transaction objectives: Jay-Claude, Gary-Harris, Alec-Burks
Although grizzly bears hold all the team’s future first-round signatures and have a large number of young talented players to trade, they should not want to win another all-star Soha, what’s more, their ranking is close to No. 1 in the West. The grizzly bear should look for an all-round veteran flanking player who can play and play instead of waiting for Danny Green’s return. The former is a safer choice. Claude, Harris and Burks are gifted three-point shooters who can defend multiple positions, which is helpful for the grizzly bear to reach the finals.
New Orleans pelican
Transaction objectives: Mohammed-Banba, Zac-Collins, and Delan-Wright
Pelicans don’t have many weaknesses. They can add a big man with comprehensive ability in the front court or a defender in the back court to improve the depth of the lineup. Because bankero and Bohr play a key role in magic, Banba didn’t get much chance this season, but he still got 2.1 cap of 2.1 assists in 15.2 rebounds and 9.8 rebounds every 36 minutes. Banba’s three-point hit rate reached 41.5% in receive the ball, which can help Pelicans open the field space and add a big man with defensive attitude to Zion. Big man Zac Collins can fill all kinds of gaps in Pelican. He can shoot, grab the board, pass the ball, and partner with other big Pelican players. Wright is a veteran of Daniels and Alvarado who needs to learn from him and a talented defender who can play in the playoffs.
Dallas Lone Ranger
Trading objectives: Mike Conley, Kobe White, Alex Caruso
After kenba Walker left, the Lone Ranger should still be looking for a ball control player who can relieve the attack pressure of dongcheqi. According to the statistics of the Glass website Cleaning, the attack efficiency of the Lone Ranger was 121 when Dong Qiqi was present this season, while the attack efficiency directly plummeted to 106 when Dong Qiqi came off. Conley is a stable point guard candidate. Whether he is a partner with Dong Qiqi or not, his ball playing skill and ball-free projection ability can play a role. Moreover, he has 73 playoff games, and this season’s average assist (7.6) ranks 8th in the league. Kobe White is a low-cost investment choice. He is only 22 years old. The arrival of Caruso can help soloist rank 22nd in the league.
Sacramento King
Transaction targets: Jay-Claude, Mohammed-Bamba, Kenridge-Williams
Like the Nuggets, the King’s attack in the top five of the league was dragged down by the defense in the top eight of the league. Claude’s name appeared many times in these lists for a reason. Not only can he be traded, but also his defense is verified, which can bring toughness and playoff experience to his lucky team. At the same time, Claude’s contract expires at 10.1 million dollars, and it is not difficult to match the salary. Banba will work well with Sabonis in the front court, allowing the King’s excellent scorer, passer and rebounder to have a three-point shooter and cap more. Kenridge Williams can bring shape advantage to the King’s flanking position, and his three-point shooting rate in the past 12 games is as high.
Los Angeles Clippers
Transaction objectives: Miles Turner, Alex Caruso, Mason plamley
Eric Pincus, the earliest reporter in the bleachers, reported that the Clippers were interested in Turner, provided that the walkers were willing to take him away. Although zubatz has been stable in the starting center position, Turner’s outside shooting can bring new offensive vitality to the Clippers, and he is also one of the best cap players in the league, it can help the Clippers who rank only 19th in the league with an average of cap. Caruso’s passing, defense and three-point projection are perfect adhesive for the back court of the Clippers and can be well matched with Wall, Reggie Jackson, Powell and other players. If the Clippers just want to add a large depth of lineup behind zubatz, plamley is a low-cost option.
Phoenix Sun
Transaction objectives: boyang-Bogdanovic, Kail-Kuzma, Eric Gordon
Sun’s recent squad depth has been tested, and Booker, Paul and Cameron Johnson have all been affected by injuries this season. The sun should not lose hope. This is still a team competing for the Crown level. If the premise is to keep healthy, the recruitment on the trade deadline is particularly important. The sun has enough talent show assets to pursue stars like Boyang and Kuzma, both of which have the ability to act as the starting power forward of the Sun, improving the attack that the sun has ranked at the bottom of the league in the past 10 games. Eric Gordon can play the role of scorer and organizer on the bench. If Booker and Paul are absent for more time, Gordon can help them.
Golden State Warriors
Transaction targets: Kelly-ollinick, Jacob-Peltel, Mike-moscala
Warriors need to end Wiseman’s experiment and sell this potential center in exchange for some players who can really help the team win. Olinick’s three-point projection and passing ability will be like a duck to water in the Warrior system, bringing a new vitality to the Warrior, which Luoni and Dream Green cannot do. Muskala can also provide similar space on the court, with a three-point shooting rate of this season. Peltel is the best defensive candidate among the three. He can always interfere with his opponent’s shooting and has good tactical execution at both ends of the attack and defense, moreover, the deal based on Wiseman and Peltel is beneficial to both Spurs and Warriors.
Utah Jazz
Transaction targets: Sadik-Bay, Peyton-Pritchard, Kobe White
Although the Jazz’s performance shocked the whole league in the first few months of the season, their best choice was to plan for the long-term future and become a seller before the transaction deadline. At the same time, it also means that jazz needs to strengthen the existing young core-marcanin, Sexton, Kessler and so on, especially the successor of 35-year-old team to control Wei Kangli. The 23-year-old Sadik beineng played a more important offensive role in jazz, while Pritchard and Kobe White were both talented players who needed more opportunities. Conley, Clarkson, Malik Beasley and ollinick will all be sold until next month, allowing Jazz to take a better position in the competition for the 2023 champion.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Transaction objectives: Kele-Lowry, Patrick-Beverly, Jay-Claude
The list of Timberwolves is one of the most luxurious in the West. They need to increase the leadership of the veteran in the dressing room to ensure that everyone can realize their potential. Lowry is the perfect candidate. At the age of 36, he has 107 playoff games and a championship ring, while maintaining a stable level. The heat was overloaded with lorry’s use, and the average playing time reached 35 minutes, while Timberwolves only needed lorry to play the role of organizer and leader when he was working with Downs, Edwards and Gobel. There are related reports that Beverly wants to return to Timberwolves, and this veteran defender can ignite the atmosphere of the fans at Timberwolves home. Claude can play No. 3 or No. 4 in the lineup with one or two big players, providing some comprehensive and playoff experience.
Portland Trail Blazers
Transaction targets: Josh Richardson, Andre Drummond, norence-Noelle
Although the Blazers have made great progress on the defensive end this season, upgrading from the 29th in the league to the 16th in the last season, they have added a flanking defender or basket guard behind nurkich, it can help pioneers improve their defense to the top 10 of the league. Richardson averaged 11 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, with a three-point shooting rate of. He can defend both the scoring guard and the small forward. He is the sixth to eighth strong in the rotation. Drummond’s rebound rate this season (28.5%) leads the league, while Noel can give the Trailblazers a real basket protector. The Blazers played very well, but at present, there is still one to two lineup puzzles to lock in the playoff play-off seats.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Transaction targets: James Wiseman, Sadik-Bay, Cam-redishi
Although it is not surprising that the Thunder, which is 18-22, chooses to strengthen this season, it may be the best choice at present to stick to it for at least another year. Thunder has already had tons of talent in the back court, and the management should pursue those big and flanking players who can grow up with players such as Alexander and Kitty. Wiseman will be the potential leading center for Thunder to build a team in the future, and Sadik-Bei can thrive in any forward position. Even though Knicks did not have enough patience to cultivate reddish, it did not affect his future potential. The goal of Thunder next year should be the playoffs, and now they should continue to aim at talent picks and young players.
Los Angeles Lakers
Transaction objectives: Bojan-bogdarovic, buddy-Hilde, Doug-McDermott
Even if Anthony Davis is lost, the Lakers have won five of the past six games. Facing the arrival of the trading deadline, the Lakers cannot do without any substantial action. At present, the Lakers are only one victory away from the Western playoff seats, and 38-year-old James also played an incredible performance. The Lakers don’t have enough capital to pursue players like Bill. They should go to the flanking shooters. Boyang (with an average of 21 points and a three-point hit rate of 41.6%) will be the ideal target. After joining the Lakers in the first line, he can provide everyone with the space on the field needed to play the best. For a long time, Hilde has been considered as the target of the Lakers, provided that the walkers are willing to trade him. If Boyang is advanced by another competitive team, McDermott is a reliable replacement.
St Anthony Homa Thorn
Transaction targets: James Wiseman, Cameron-Thomas, Jacson-Hays
Spurs will look very different after the trading deadline, because players like Peltel, McDermott, Richardson and even Zac Collins will be traded to competitive teams. For Spurs, this is an excellent opportunity to make young players who are not fully trained by other teams into real rotating players and potential stars. The exchange deal between Wiseman and Peltel is beneficial to both sides. Bringing Hays back to Texas and giving him a bigger role will help him start his career again. Cameron Thomas’s playing time in basketable nets decreased significantly in the second year of his career, with an average of only 13.6 minutes, making the 21-year-old player fully exercise in Spurs interesting.
Houston Rocket
Transaction objectives: oneca-Okongwu, Peyton-Pritchard, Jason Preston
The rocket’s current 10 victories are the least in the league. Before the transaction deadline, the veteran wing Eric Gordon was sent away. The probability of the rocket winning this year’s first prize was a little higher. Although there are many young offensive talents in the Rockets lineup, it is helpful to add a defensive big partner Shen Jing and another defender who pursues the priority of passing. The contract between Capella and the eagle will not expire until 2025, so the Rockets should try to deal with Okongwu. The 22-year-old Okongwu could get 9.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.1 cap in only 23.9 minutes of playing time, and most of the time he was still a substitute. Pritchard and Preston are both young point guards, and they don’t get many opportunities in their respective teams. Rockets can trade with them to help Jay Green, players like little Kevin-PROTONIC and little Jamari Smith sort out the attack.
Eastern
Boston Celtics
Transaction targets: Mohammed Banba, Kenridge-Williams, Zac-Collins
The Celts, who win 28 and win 12, won the first in the league, do not need to make any big moves before the trading deadline. However, it is good to increase the depth of the front-court lineup, especially the 36-year-old Horford’s current average playing time is still more than 30 minutes. Banbanbanban can open up cap of the field space, Williams can defend multiple positions and hit 43.1% in three points, and Zac Collins has performed well in Spurs this season. All three players will be welcomed by the Celtics bench, which will bring Celtics, who are one of the strongest teams in the league, to the next level.
Brooklyn basketable nets
Transaction targets: Jacob-Peltel, Kelly-Olinick, Jay-Claude
Except Clarkston, there are not many big players basketable nets can rely on. If they meet big teams like Bucks and Knights in the playoffs, it will be a trouble. Pertel is an excellent insider scorer and defender who has the will to transfer the ball and can integrate well with Durant, Owen and basketable nets other players. Ollinick is also a talented passer, and a hit rate of 41.3 percent can bring new vitality to the front court. If Simmons continues not to cast three points, it is very important to increase the projection ability of three points. Claude’s arrival can bring basketable nets a playoff-tested flank player who can serve and defend any forward position, and he has not played for the sun so far in the whole season, should have had enough rest. For example, fruit basket basketable nets can survive Durant’s absence due to MCL in the right knee, and then add some lineup puzzles before the transaction deadline, then basketable Nets will have the strength to compete for the Crown level.
Milwaukee Bucks
Transaction targets: Jordan Clarkson, Kenridge Williams, and Josh Richardson
Although bucks have limited trading assets, their 26th attack in the league needs to be upgraded. Since there are not many people in the league who are better at attacking scores than Clarkson. The 30-year-old defender is enjoying the best season in his career, with an average of 20.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists, with a three-point shooting rate. Clarkson can play an immediate role in the Bucks bench and help other players in the talented squad to divert their defensive attention. Williams and Richardson are not Clarkson’s singles scorers, but they can all hit the vacant shot, opening space for brother alphabet to attack the opponent’s penalty area.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Trading objectives: Tim Hardaway, Josh Richardson, Gary Harris
According to Chris Fedor, the Knight’s official reporter, the knight is very interested in little Hardaway, and this deal can bring the Knight a flank player with the ability to create shooting opportunities. This experienced Feng Wei swing man can get 16.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in the game after entering the first start of the Lone Ranger, with a three-point shooting rate of%, and will be the candidate in the starting position of the Knight’s small forward. Richard Sen and Harris can also bring some three-point projection and comprehensive defense to the Knight, and both Spurs and magic are rebuilding, so it is not a big problem to get them in the trade.
Philadelphia 76ers
Transaction targets: Terence-Rose, Jay-Claude, Garrison-Matheus
The 76-player lineup is full of talent, but a flank player who can play the playoffs is helpful to the overall lineup depth of the 76-player, especially Harden and Maxi have missed many games due to injury. Terence Rose is the ideal substitute scorer, and has shot 37.5 percent of the three points in Magic this season. Both Claude and Matthews can bring toughness and shooting ability, and their current teams are willing to trade them. Theoretically, the lineup of 76 people on paper is one of the strongest in the league, but in the highly competitive East, one more lineup puzzle will be different.
New York Knicks
Transaction objectives: Bradley-Bill, Zac-Lavin, OG-anunobi
Other teams may just need some minor upgrades, and they should boldly pursue some stars here in Knicks. Few teams have so many draft assets of the Knicks. Even if Randle and Brunson play a strong performance, they can only rank the Knicks seventh in the east. Adding a top scorer like Bill or Lavin can make the Knicks attack reach the elite level, at least it is worth the management to consider the quotation. If the other party charges too much, Anunoby may be a better choice as a whole. This defensive core is added to the lineup of Brunson, Barrett, Randle and Mitchell Robinson, which can make this lineup have enough body advantages, scoring ability and defensive ability of outside elite level. Don’t be afraid, Knicks, call quickly.
Indiana Pacers
Transaction objectives: John Collins, Kele Kuzma, Jay Claude
Although at first they thought walkers would be sellers before the transaction deadline, the 23-18 record may mean walkers are looking for reinforcement, especially in the position of power forward. Collins came to Pacers and Halliburton to break down and thrive in a new beginning. His three-point projection is also good, and he is still very young (25 years old) and can grow up with the core players of Pacers. Kurzma’s average score (21.3 points) in the Wizards this season hit a career high, while Claude can bring some defense and external projection to the young core lineup of Pacers. The walkers have completed the reconstruction plan ahead of time, and it is one of the next highlights to see what they will do on the trade deadline.
Miami Heat
Transaction objectives: John Collins, keel Kuzma, Mohamed Bamba
The heat has been suffering from injuries throughout the season, but even if it can keep healthy, it is difficult for the Heat’s lineup to reach the finals, let alone other competitors in the east becoming stronger. The heat should give priority to the big players, looking for a power forward who can open the space partner Adebayor, and inject a little vitality into the Heat’s 24th attack in the league. If the eagle is willing to help the Heat, Collins is the ideal target. He can stay firmly in the heat in the next few years, ensuring Butler does not have to defend the opponent’s number four in the playoffs. Kuzma’s scoring ability and Bamba’s cap and three-point ability are all an upgrade for the hot power forward position.
Atlanta Hawks
Transaction targets: Goran-Goran Dragic, TJ-mcconner, and Delan-Wright
Even after dezhantai-Murray joined, the Eagle also needed another organizer, whose assist rate (55.2%) ranked the bottom of the league. A team with so many talents should not only be the 22nd in the league in terms of attack, and joining another player can help other players such as Collins, Hunter and Capella play their best. Whether it is the most experienced Goran Dragic, the best passing McConaughey, or the best defensive Wright, any of these three veteran point guards can help the eagle return to the playoffs.
Chicago Bull
Transaction objectives: DeAndre-Elton, Jay-Claude, Alec-Burks
Is the bull still working hard to win the championship? Or is the bull going to rebuild after the winning rate is less than half a year? In any case, the bull is one of the most interesting teams before the trading deadline. The arrival of Ayton allowed the bull to choose any direction of team building. The fifth grade center averaged 17.5 points and 9.8 rebounds this season, field goal percentage 59.2%, and he was only 24 years old. If the bull does not believe that vachevich can become the center of the team, or is unwilling to spend money on him this summer, then Elton is the bull’s answer. If the bull does not intend to disintegrate, it is planned to add some flank players with comprehensive attack and defense around drozan and Lavin to help the bull get stuck in the middle game of the league to further attack and defense, then Claude and Burks will be very suitable for Bull stars.
Toronto Raptors
Transaction objectives: Zac Lavin, Miles Turner, Luke Kennard
No team is more interesting than the Raptors before the end of the deal. This team, which once had the hope of winning the championship, has only achieved a 17-23 record this season. Will they choose reinforcement? Or unexpectedly become a seller? Will we adopt large-scale transactions or add a replacements? The Raptors should look higher and see if they can trade against Lavin, adding vitality to the team’s attack that fell to 19th in the league this season. Raptors have many talent picks and some combat capability to push a deal for Lavin, which can also add some motivation to the lifeless Bulls this season. Turner can make the big lineup of Raptors bigger and bring the ability to open space in the center position that Raptors need badly. If you can’t catch a big fish, adding a marksman like Kennard can at least help Raptors hit the third point (32.6%) in the league’s penultimate.
Washington Wizards
Transaction targets: OG-annuobi, John Collins, Mike Conley
Wizards are hesitant between sellers and buyers. Maybe they should answer the phone calls of each team to explore these two possibilities. If there is any perfect addition to players like Bill and Porzingis, it is Anunoby and his elite defense. This deal will not only push the Wizards into the playoffs, but also further lower the ranking of the Raptors (17-23) in the east. It is meaningful to trade kurzma for Collins, and Conley is also an upgrade in the position of the first guard compared with Monte Morris. The squad of the Wizards is very chaotic on the whole. There are many first-round shows with poor performance, and there are no real super stars to rely on. In any case, Wizards must take actions to change the status quo.
Orlando Magic
Transaction targets: Moses-Moody, Matisse-Sabre, Isaac-Okolo
There are enough big men in the Magic lineup, so magic may not agree. They now need some potential flank players, especially the words that Gary Harris and Terence Rose were sent away before the trade deadline. Moody, who is 1.96 meters tall and 2.16 meters tall, is in line with the magic appetite of liking a large lineup. He can get 14 points in all three matches for the Warriors this season, with a three-point hit rate of 50%. Sabre (2.11 m arm) and Okolo both have elite defensive potential, and 76 people and Knights need help to perform better on the offensive side. If any of the above three players have a chance to get it, magic should be shot.
Detroit Piston
Transaction targets: Obi-tuoping, Cam-reddish, Jason Preston
After losing Corning Ham, the piston should choose to lay it down, selling old generals such as Bojan, Burkes and Nowell, and at the same time searching for some untapped young talented players from those teams with playoff hopes. Knicks will be an ideal trading partner. Randal’s strong performance means that tuoping will not have a starting position in the short term. Therefore, the piston should consider whether this sports forward can trade with each other, and so will Redish, he has been out of the Knicks rotation for a month. Preston is a very interesting candidate. The 1.91-meter control guard can make the piston backcourt team bigger. Preston was buried in the Clippers with many veteran players. After coming to the piston, he could play a real role with the reimbursement of Corning ham season.
Charlotte wasp
Transaction objectives: Cam-redishi, Sadik-Bay, and eight villages
Hornets have lost hope this season. The best way forward is to sell some veteran players and try to introduce some talented young players. Reddish obviously has no future in the Knicks. His potential at both ends of attack and defense is very attractive, and he can get 10.3 points in the 8 first matches this season. Sadik-Bay has been in and out of the piston’s starting line-up this season. His body shape and shooting ability are excellent. His partner lameello-Bauer helps to raise his upper limit. As the former No. 9 show eight Village fan, now it has completely lost the surprising starting line-up. Before becoming a restricted free agent this summer, wasp may try to give the 24-year-old player some opportunities.
Original: Greg Swartz
Compile: Li Taibai
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