The NBA trade window is said to open again and a lot of teams would be looking forward to landing or swapping a player to another team. The bottom teams would like to send their key players for assets or use their own assets to land a star player who can help them rise from the roots. It is expected that a lot of teams are going to participate in the trade window this winter which includes the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder who are in the creamy layer of the table and Detroit Pistons and San Antonio who are struggling at the bottom.
Mid-table teams are most likely to make trades since this can be the break or make-moment. We can expect some surprising trades or some win-now moves from these teams. Here we will have a look at three teams we think can trade in or trade off their star players this winter.
Expected NBA Trades
Charlotte Hornets Trading Terry Rozier
Player Profile: Terry Rozier, a 29-year-old guard, is having an impressive season, averaging 23.2 points, 7.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Team Strategy: The Charlotte Hornets, despite Rozier’s contributions, are reportedly looking to trade him as part of their rebuilding efforts.
Potential Impact: The team aims to acquire assets for the future, possibly in the form of young players or draft picks.
Zach LaVine likely has played his final game with the #Bulls.
Klutch continues to push for a trade to the #Lakers, per @JCowleyHoops pic.twitter.com/dZELpHr3BY
— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) December 13, 2023
Chicago Bulls Trading Zach LaVine:
Player Profile: Zach LaVine, a key player for the Bulls, is rumored to be on the trade block.
Team Strategy: The Chicago Bulls, entering a rebuilding phase, are open to parting ways with LaVine, who could be a valuable asset for a contending team.
Potential Impact: Teams like the Lakers and Knicks have expressed interest, and LaVine could serve as a significant bargaining chip for the Bulls.
Terry Rozier is his last 10 games:
25.1 PPG
8.2 APG
4.0 RPG
1.6 SPG
46.4% FG
40.0% 3PT
94.6% FTAll-Star numbers in LaMelo's absence! 🔥👻 pic.twitter.com/75d0WsoTGz
— HornetsMuse (@CHAHornetsMuse) December 23, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers Trading Donovan Mitchell
Player Profile: Donovan Mitchell, after a first-round exit last season, reportedly wants to leave the Cavaliers.
Team Strategy: With Mitchell expressing a desire to move on, the Cavaliers may seek a trade to secure assets for the future.
Potential Impact: Multiple teams are interested in acquiring Mitchell, and his departure from the Cavaliers could reshape the team dynamics.
