Top trades each team in NBA Southeast Division should make during the trade deadline.
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The 2024 NBA Trade Deadline is a few days away, and here are some of the top trades that can potentially happen in the Southeast Division.
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Atlanta Hawks
L.A finally gets another star!
Atlanta Hawks
Keldon Johnson
2024 Second Round Pick
2025 Second Round Pick
2029 First Round Pick
Los Angeles Lakers
Dejounte Murray
San Antonio Spurs
D’Angelo Russell
Jalen Hood-Schifino
The Lakers get a solid player in Murray to get the pressure off of Lebron James and Anthony Davis.
The Spurs acquire Russell, who can be a perfect pick-and-roll partner with Victor Wembanyama.
The Atlanta Hawks finally reset but get a solid role player in Keldon Johnson to stay somewhat competitive.
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Washington Wizards
Timberwolves go all in to contend!
Washington Wizards
Mike Conley
Wendell Moore Jr
2024 2nd Round Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves
Tyus Jones
Landry Shamet
This is a great trade for the Minnesota Timberwolves because they fill their hole in the point guard slot. They also gain more depth and shooting with Landry Shamet.
On the other hand, the Washington Wizards can get off the Shamet contract and obtain a young player in Wendell Moore.
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Charlotte Hornets
The hornets finally tank!
Charlotte Hornets
Royce O’neale
KJ Martin
2027 First Round Pick
Brooklyn Nets
Terry Rozier
Marcus Morris Sr.
2027 First Round Pick
Philadelphia 76ers
Spencer Dinwiddie
2026 Second Round Pick
2027 Second Round pick
The Hornets trade away a player who has been doing amazing this whole season. They get 2 expiring contracts and future draft capital.
The 76ers get another player who can take the pressure off Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. This move will turn the 76ers into true contenders.
Terry Rozier goes to a team where he can still light up the stat sheet. Rozier is the shooting guard that Brooklyn needed.
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Miami Heat
3rd star lands in Miami!
Miami Heat
Zach Lavine
Alex Caruso
Chicago Bulls
Kyle Lowry
Duncan Robinson
Nikola Jovic
2026 2nd Round Pick
2027 1st Round Pick
2030 1st Round Pick
The Chicago Bulls finally blow it up and trade Lavine to the Miami Heat. Chicago gets a young player with massive potential in Jovic and future draft capital.
Even though Miami loses most of its depth, I’m confident in their coaching staff to develop more players so they can contribute. This trade would elevate the Heat to championship contenders.
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Orlando Magic
Orlando finally gets the shooting that they need!
Orlando Magic
Tim Hardaway Jr
Brooklyn Nets
Markelle Fultz
2025 2nd Round Pick
2028 2nd Round pick
Dallas Mavericks
Dorian Finney-Smith
Dorian Finney-Smith would be a perfect fit for the Mavericks, I’m shocked a trade like this hasn’t happened yet.
The Orlando Magic finally get the shooting they needed with Hardaway Jr. This season, Hardaway has been an elite 6th man, and he would fit right in Orlando.
Orlando can move on from Markelle Fultz with the abundance of guards on the roster. Fultz is a great young player that fits the Nets perfectly.