There are a few NBA stars who weren\u2019t moved this offseason, but the trade deadline is still months away. To that point, any number of those players could find themselves in a new jersey by the end of 2024-25. All it takes is the right set of circumstances and even the seemingly impossible can happen.<\/p>\n
Without any further ado, here are some of the best candidates to find a new home with an in-season trade.<\/p>\n
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle<\/a>\u2019s days in the Big Apple could be numbered.<\/p>\n For now, fans and analysts are content with the concept of the Nova Knicks. A core built upon chemistry and that has a defensive edge, the idea is that New York will be able to guard teams with multiple perimeter scoring threats. More to the point, the Knicks are designed to match up with the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.<\/p>\n Yet, their roster additions could force Randle play more center than in years past. There\u2019s no doubt that they\u2019ll lead to a decrease in his touches. However, that isn\u2019t ideal for the Knicks or Randle. By the trade deadline, both parties could be looking for deals<\/a> that sent him \u00a0elsewhere.<\/p>\n To paraphrase what New Orleans Pelicans told Brandon Ingram<\/a> this offseason, he\u2019s good but not good enough. For that reason, his pleas for a max or near max contract extension have fallen on deaf ears. Indeed, if Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin had heard a trade offer he\u2019d accept, the star forward might be gone already.<\/p>\n Ingram doesn\u2019t project to be on the roster long though. Not only is he being denied the contract he wants, there\u2019s a concern about whether their offseason changes will dramatically affect his scoring chances. With Ingram\u2019s frustrated after not get the ball more in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, it\u2019s a contentious issue.<\/p>\n Near the trade deadline, a contending team who views Ingram as a key piece could make a play for him.<\/p>\n The Portland Trail Blazers could trade Deandre Ayton<\/a> after drafting Donovan Clingan<\/a>. They might move Jerami Grant<\/a> when they believe his trade value is at its highest. Yet, Anfernee Simons<\/a> may be their most likely trade candidate<\/a>.<\/p>\n Unlike Ayton, his salary isn\u2019t going to be a hang up, as he has a better reputation. He\u2019s five years younger than Grant, which makes him a more enticing target. Lastly, when the Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson<\/a> and Shaedon Sharpe<\/a>, they were projected to be long-term starters, leaving Simons in a precarious position.<\/p>\n The Florida native could fit well with the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic, in particular.<\/p>\n Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine<\/a> needs better PR, whether he has to hire a team or just get back on the floor.<\/p>\nBrandon Ingram<\/h3>\n
Anfernee Simons<\/h3>\n
Zach LaVine<\/h3>\n