10 NBA Deals That Will Happen This Year

By: Tyrone Montgomery Jr.

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#1.     Nikola Vucevic – Orlando Magic (Center)

They wanted to trade him last season. Having a bounce back season, his trade value is at an all-time high. After drafting Mo Bamba, the Magic are clearly ready to move on from Vucevic.

Suitors: Celtics/Wizards/Spurs/Lakers/Rockets

#2. Zach Randolph – Sacramento Kings (Power Forward)

After having a meaningful season for the Kings last season, Z-Bo has fallen out of the rotation with an attempt to develop young talent in Sacramento. The Kings are rolling this season and it’s time to take the best offer for the 37-Year-Old.

Suitors: Knicks/Blazers

#3. Anthony Davis – New Orleans Pelicans (Power Forward)

It may be now or never to get something for Anthony Davis. The Brow is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Pelicans failure to improve the team and win this season, it’s highly unlikely AD will resign with them, despite being able to make the most money by staying. Davis has already said he’s more about Legacy than Money. 

Suitors: The Whole League

#4. Lonzo Ball/ Brandon Ingram – LA Lakers (Point Guard & Small Forward)

It’s no secret The Lakers are star hunting. It’s time to face reality; Lonzo and Ingram are a bit overrated. There’s still hope for them, but they’re a little behind schedule on meeting their potential. They will be dangled in trade packages to land a star to team up with Lebron.

Suitors: Raptors/Wizards/Knicks/Pelicans

#5. JR Smith – Cleveland Cavaliers (Shooting Guard)

He’s been wanting out of Cleveland all season. LeBron’s gone, and the Cavs are going through yet another rebuild. He refuses to do a buyout, but it may very well have to come to that.

Suitors: Sixers/Wizards/Pacers/Warriors/Rockets

#6. Kent Bazemore – Atlanta Hawks (Shooting Guard/ Small Forward)

Bazemore is a young, talented, and very much coveted player around the league. 3 & D Players are necessities to every team in the NBA. The only thing that holds it up is his contract. One team will bite and take a chance on adding that contract to the books. The only question is who will it be…?

Suitors: Sixers/Nets/Pistons/Mavs/Suns/Blazers/Raptors

#7 Jabari Parker/ Robin Lopez – Chicago Bulls (Small Forward & Center)

Things haven’t exactly worked out for Jabari in Chicago. His work ethic has been questioned; however, he still brings a lot to the table. Robin Lopez has been replaced with a young energetic Wendell Carter who is a promising talent in the league. Chicago is doing all they can to move both of them.

Suitors: Suns/Mavs/Kings/Grizzlies/Pelicans/Jazz/Blazers/Knicks/Pistons/Rockets

#8 Terrence Ross or Jonathan Simmons – Orlando Magic (Shooting Guard)

The Magic will be sellers this trade deadline. With aims of reshaping this roster to build it around Mo Bamba, they will have to have financial flexibility. Moving either Terrence Ross or Jonathan Simmons will open the door for them.

Suitors: Pacers/Sixers/Hornets/Pistons/Thunder/Blazers/Rockets/Jazz/Kings/Mavs

#9.     The Washington Wizards Flash Sale

If you believe in bad luck, you definitely will think of The Wizards. You may just think of Washington as a whole. Injuries derail them every season. And that raises many questions. Is John Wall our guy? Should we move on from Otto Porter’s contract now that we have Troy Brown, a possible replacement? Is Bradley our guy, or should we trade him too? Look for the Washington Wizards to at least try to make something out of nothing.

Suitors: All the Buyers of the NBA

#10. Dennis Smith Jr. – Dallas Mavericks (Point Guard)

With Luca Doncic making magic happen, that causes Dallas management to wonder what can we get for Dennis Smith Jr.? They both need the ball in their hands, and clearly, Luca is the better player. Smith is a very talented PG in the league. Dallas can add a lot of depth along with a very talented starter or possibly high draft pick for Dennis Smith Jr.

Suitors: Projected Top 10 Lottery Winners this Summer