The NBA trade deadline is looming, and rumors are spotlighting the brightest star players like Zach LaVine, Pascal Siakam, and Donovan Mitchell. et al.
But will these people be traded?No one can be sure, and judging from past cases, those changes that will really have a key impact on the playoffs and even the championship game are often the most valuable role players, who just make up for the new club's roster needs and make the team fully upgraded.
Not only have the following five players been mentioned in the trade rumors, but they are also significantly more likely to be traded than the aforementioned star players, and more importantly, they all have the ability to be key pieces of the puzzle for the new club to make the playoffs.
Since joining the Clippers, pj.Tucker has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with his position on several occasions. His poor outside shooting percentage this season, less than 30%, combined with the depth of the Clippers' wing lineup, has made his Clippers career less optimistic this season.
p.j.Tucker will still have more than $11 million in salary space next season, and he also has a player option, which may slightly reduce his market value, but the defensive energy he can bring to the team, as well as years of battlefield experience, will definitely attract several teams trying to make the playoffs to inquire**.
Despite his slump on the outside during his time with the Clippers this season, don't forget the time he played for the 76ers last seasonj.Tucker's three-point shooting percentage is over 39 percent. While his defensive intimidation has diminished a bit as he has gotten older, he's still an above-caliber No.4 defender and can sometimes help spread the burden of defending some of the big No.3s.
If he could make a wish, he would probably want to be traded to a new team that is competitive for a championship, but realistically, the teams that would be interested in him would probably be the ones behind the pick, such as the Cavaliers, Knicks, Mavericks, Kings, Lakers or Warriors. and so on.
Bojan Bogdanovic was originally seen as a non-sale, as the Pistons were expecting his outside firepower to help open up the offensive space and give more room for the young players on the roster to play.
However, after this epic losing streak, according to *** Pistons, Bojan Bogdanovic has begun to rethink Bojan Bogdanovic's positioning and put almost every player on the team on the trade table. Bojan Bogdanovic still has a contract of around $20 million this season and next, so teams who want to trade him don't need to worry about this signing as a one-year loan.
In terms of on-court positioning, Bojan Bogdanovic is better suited to play in the number four position at this stage due to his declining fitness and defensive limitations, but he is also an excellent running goalscorer and knows how to coexist with other star players and look for opportunities to attack the opposition's over-assisted defence.
If the Lakers want to trade Bojan Bogdanovic, they will probably need to give D'Angelo Russell or Hachimura to convince the Pistons to release him, which is actually not a low amount, but in terms of the current lineup combination, Bojan Bogdanovic will be more suitable for the Lakers this season than the above two.
There's another interesting next home, and that's the Knicks. If they are willing to give.
One or two protected draft picks, plus players like Evan Fournier or Quentin Grimes, could also be the next stop in Bojan Bogdanovic's career.
Alec Burks is actually quite similar to Bojan Bogdanovic, both of whom have versatile attacking skills and are expected to lead the rest of the young core to the next level. But it's clear that Alec Burks hasn't been able to do that right now, and trading him for a first-round pick at this point in time might be a good option for the Pistons.
The problem is that while Alec Burks should have been able to attract a lot of first-round picks if it had been last season, at this point in time, the Pistons may need to sell at a bargain, because although he has shot over 40% of his three-point range in the past three seasons, Alec Burks' current three-point shooting percentage is subpar.
The good news, though, is that Alec Burks' contract price is still attractive, around $10 million, and if he can join a team with a well-developed offensive system and more qualified shooters around him, he will be better able to play as a second playmaker. But let's not forget that Alec Burks is facing a contract year this year, so it could also be a short-term one-year loan.
Teams interested in him could include teams such as the Heat, 76ers, Mavericks, or Lakers.
t.j.McConnell has been in and out of the Pacers' rotation this year, but the recent wave of injuries has begun to invade the Pacers, and the team's defense is becoming more and more porous, making Tj.McConnell started to play more.
However, all in all, he still didn't get consistent playing time, because the Pacers have too much young talent in the backcourt. In addition to Tyrese Haliburton's gradual star twing, sophomore Andrew Nembhard also looks set to take over the second possession of the benchj.McConnell is almost certainly the name that will be mentioned in trade talks (although Tyrese Haliburton's recent injury may have put T.'s name downj.McConnell was temporarily pulled off the trading desk).
t.j.McConnell's outside line remains shaky, which is a very obvious flaw, but he also knows how to find his niche on the court, including the impact he brings to the team on the defensive end, especially in the point of attack against ball carriers, as well as high-impact cut-offs and pick-and-rolls.
In the first 27 games of the season, Tj.McConnell can hand over 36 minutes on average8 points, 62 rebounds, 116 assists, 23 steals and a shooting percentage of 539%。With a salary of only around $8.7 million, he won't be too burdensome for his new club, and he also has a partially guaranteed contract for next season, which will be attractive for teams looking for a multi-year contract or a one-year loan.
t.j.There aren't too many trade rumors for McConnell yet, but if it's to be traded to the Suns, Bucks, Raptors. and other teams, all suitable for him.
The Jazz are a bit like the Pistons, and due to their recent poor record, some of the veterans on the roster who were expected to set an example for the younger players are now being put on the trading table to judge the table. In this list, Kelly Olynyk is the most likely veteran to be traded and the most likely to upgrade the new club.
Defensively, Kelly Olynyk may not have much of an impact, but he has a height advantage that can't be ignored, as well as an excellent rebounding sense, and enough speed and mobility to keep up with most of the pack.
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On the offensive end, Kelly Olynyk has a versatile skill set, not only being a good passer, but also the ability to play to his size in the low post, while attacking the long man's over-defending on the perimeter and helping his team open up space from the perimeter.
In his first 35 games of the season, Kelly Olynyk averaged 13 in 36 minutes4 points, 86 rebounds, 77 assists, 15 steals and 55 from the field6%, 40 three-point shooting6% is excellent.
Kelly Olynyk is about to become a free agent this offseason, but he's only 32 years old, and if he meets a new club, it would be a good option for the two sides to renew their contract and start a long-term relationship. On the other hand, his salary is only about 12 million, which means that his new club does not need to pay much in the transaction to get him.
If you can go to the Suns, Heat, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Lakers. and other teams, which are good next homes for Kelly Olynyk.