Dream Trade Targets for Every NBA Team

After we explored dream free-agent targets for all 30 teams, it’s time to identify the ideal trade target for every NBA franchise.

The difference? While a lack of cap space can crush a lot of free-agent dreams, teams should be setting their sights much higher when identifying trade targets. Even teams that were limited at the 2024 trade deadline can now deal their pick in the 2024 draft and part with their 2031 first-round pick (as long as they still possess their 2030 selection). These extra picks can make a big difference in how aggressive a team can be.

We already have an initial list of stars who could become available this summer. Players like Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, Mikal Bridges, Kyle Kuzma, Darius Garland and perhaps even Jimmy Butler could be on the move, depending on which direction their current employers go.