Trade 1: D'Angelo Russell for Immanuel Quickley, 2021 and 2023 Mavs firsts, and a record-breaking $30M TPE.

The Knicks get a near all-star caliber point guard to significantly increase their chances at a deeper playoff run. Also fuels the rivalry with the Nets. The Wolves get a young backup PG and heavy cap relief.

Trade 2: Karl-Anthony Towns and Jake Layman for Jakob Poeltl, DeMar DeRozan, and 2 top-6 protected firsts.

The Spurs get a top-5 center (and sign John Collins) to make a playoff push so Pop doesn't retire. The Wolves get the second-best rim protector in the league and a great point-forward.

Trade 3: Josh Okogie to the Pelicans for a late first and a $4M TPE (via LAL).

The Pelicans get a great versatile defender for cheap. The Wolves get more cap relief.

Trade 4: Malik Beasley and Jarrett Culver for Jerami Grant

The Wolves get a two-way PF, the Pistons get a talented scorer and a high-potential wing.

Trade 5 - not shown above: Ricky Rubio for Al-Farouq Aminu and a second

Buyout: Juan Hernangomez (gives back $2.1M)

Signings: Lonzo Ball, Jarred Vanderbilt.

Ball is a good young two-way PG and in my opinion, an upgrade over D'lo. Vanderbilt is a mediocre backup PF who's worth holding on to.

New Rotation:

Lonzo Ball // Immanuel Quickley

Anthony Edwards // Jaylen Nowell

DeMar DeRozan // Jaden McDaniels

Jerami Grant // Jarred Vanderbilt // Al-Farouq Aminu

Jakob Poeltl // Naz Reid