During the 2020 offseason, rumors were circulating that All-Star small forward Kawhi Leonard was urging the Los Angeles Clippers to trade for a starting-caliber point guard. They may have Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley on their roster, but neither veteran can be considered a true point guard. In the past months, the Clippers have already been linked to several floor generals who are rumored to be available on the trading block, including Lonzo Ball of the New Orleans Pelicans.
In a recent article, Brett Siegel of
NBA Analysis Network suggested a hypothetical deal that would enable the Clippers to land Ball before the 2021 trade deadline. In the proposed scenario, the Clippers would be sending a package that includes Williams, Terance Mann, Rayjon Tucker, a 2022 second-round pick, and a 2023 second-round pick to the Pelicans in exchange for Ball and a 2024 second-round pick.
After winning the 2020 NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately addressed their need for another playmaker and shot-creator by trading for Dennis Schroder. They also solidified their frontcourt by signing Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell in free agency. However, despite their recent additions, the Lakers might not be done making moves. In order to boost their chances of defending their throne in the 2020-21 season, they are expected to continue finding ways to improve their roster before the 2021 trade deadline.
One of the big names that the Lakers could realistically acquire this season is Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls. According to Brett Siegel of
The Golden State Warriors are one of the teams in a strong position to engage in a blockbuster deal before the 2021 trade deadline. Aside from having Andrew Wiggins contract for salary-matching purposes, they also possess a young and promising prospect in James Wiseman and future first-round picks. In recent months, they have already been linked to several big names who are expected to be available on the trading block, including All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards.
According to Brett Siegel of
NBA Analysis Network, Beal would be a home run acquisition for the Warriors. This would be the home run acquisition for GM Bob Myers and the Golden State Warriors front office in terms of star-power and the trade package the Warriors would have to give up to acquire Bradley Beal. While Beal would come at a hefty price of Andrew Wiggins and a slew of draft picks, pairing Bradley Beal up with Stephen Curry in the backcourt and then Klay Thompson down the road w
Since the 2020 offseason, rumors have been swirling around veteran shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and his future with the San Antonio Spurs. He may have opted into the final year of his contract, but if they struggle to consistently win games in the 2020-21 NBA season, the Spurs may consider moving him before the 2021 trade deadline. Once he becomes officially available on the trading block, several teams in dire need of additional star power are expected to express a strong interest in adding him to their rosters.
One potential suitor before the 2021 trade deadline is the Dallas Mavericks. In a recent article, Brett Siegel of
With the improvements shown by Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, it s no longer surprising that the Dallas Mavericks are one of the teams who are expected to make huge noise in the 2020-21 NBA season. However, in order to have a legitimate chance of fully dominating the loaded Western Conference and capturing the Larry O Brien Trophy, some people believe they still need a third star who would help Doncic and Porzingis carry the team. One of the most realistic targets for the Mavericks before the 2021 trade deadline is All-Star power forward Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In a recent article, Brett Siegel of