Offseason Trade Ideas

[Marcos_Beck]

OFFSEASON TRADE IDEAS

Hello guys, and welcome to the offseason. Trade ideas article!
I love posting articles like that and helping GMs finding possible trade partners to each other, just like a NBA 2K trade machine. This time, instead of writing a full article and releasing it, what I plan on doing is keep adding ideas of good trades (at least in my mind) every time I see one, until the end of the offseason. This will be done following GMs trade blocks, once they post detailed information of who they are looking for and which assets are available, instead of creating deals based on my judgement on which players would be available and which kind of reinforcements the team is looking for.

Without further delay, let’s post the first trade idea! I’ll continue to update this article during the offseason with more ideas, and keep bumping it so nobody misses those updates. Hope you enjoy it, let me know in the comments if that’s a good idea or not, and if the trade ideas I bring in makes sense!


TRADE #1
Toronto Raptors: Cameron Reddish, D’Angelo Russell, 7th pick
Los Angeles Clippers: Cory Joseph, Jarnell Stokes

The Raptors aren’t going anywhere, as they’ve traded most of their talent for younger pieces, and the East is as strong as it’s ever been.
Cory Joseph has been the face of the franchise for so long, carrying Toronto into the playoffs every single year, but it’s time to let him compete for something bigger somewhere else. The Clippers with Zach LaVine, Mikal Bridges, Rui Hachimura and Myles Turner are a top-notch shot creator away from becoming a great team. Joseph fits the criteria as a high volume scorer and playmaker, plus he’s a willing defender, capable of guarding 1s and 2s, which could help hide some of LaVine’s defensive woes.
It seems a bit too much to give up for a soon to be 30 year old player at the last year of his current deal, but the Clippers probably won’t find a better player to fill their needs than Cory. Toronto, on the other hand, gets Joseph’s replacement in Russell, plus Cam Reddish, who should be a key part of their future, and the #7 pick in this years draft (which many have labeled as a weak one, but should be able to land a starter down the road nonetheless). Stokes is included both as a salary filler but also as someone who should help the Clippers a lot in the rebounding department, something their starting unit lacks right now.

[hardenwithnod]

Interesting trade idea, I don’t know if Dylan feels they are ready to make a deal like this yet, as the team is still pretty young, but would definitely be a bold move to make that next step.

[emplep7]

Awesome idea for an article series as it allows GMs to think about potential trades that they may not have otherwise thought about.

While its not a bad deal, I agree that I don't know that Dylan is ready to make that kind of splash with the team he is putting together. I feel like he is playing the long, sustainable game and this move forces him to have to compete now. I could be wrong, but it seems like he has a plan tied to getting certain players at a specific age on his team.

[TheTwoWallaces]

I love the idea I don't love the first trade idea

But keep them coming

[Ramcus]

Fantastic idea, Marcos. You're a trade machine, and it's clear you have a passion for it. I'd love to see more from you.

I don't love this trade though. It feels like the Clippers are rushing too much with this trade, as I don't think they're ready to contend yet. Too young, and they're lacking serious big man depth. This is also assuming Joseph accepts his player option, which I think he should decline. At this point in his career, I think Joseph should cash in on his final big paycheck, as he's turning 30 and smack in the middle of his prime.

[Dylan]

[cb4raptorscb4]

Great article idea. I'm not sure Cojo holds that much value to get Reddish + lottery pick.

[Ocons]

Awesome idea, looking forward to others. Always good to someone different perspectives on player values etc.

As for the trade, I'm not into it really because I don't hold Cory as high anymore. Certainly still a top player but I think Cam and a top 10 pick is steep.

[bt]

Yes, love these types of articles.

The thing with Joseph is, he had a great last season but that's about it and I know this year he was injured and prior years were DDS3, but unless last year is the normal going forward, the asking price is probably a bit high.

If he is that 25+ game guy with good averages and good defense plus he's on a solid contract, then it's probably okay but just not sure whether the good Joseph is a byproduct of the right fit in Toronto or he just had one of those seasons.