Giannis to Warriors? 10 Deadline Trades That Must Happen

A batch of 10 bold, hypothetical deadline trades imagines a very different NBA: from a Giannis-to-Golden State blockbuster to swaps like Kristaps for Myles Turner, Anfernee Simons for Nicolas Claxton, and Ja Morant to Miami. The proposals aim to fix fit, clear salary, and stockpile future picks, pitching both win-now upgrades and reboot plans for struggling teams. Merlin sees the league as a shifting chessboard where fit, contract timelines, and draft capital rule. Some moves are cinematic, like Giannis joining Curry, while others are practical nips and tucks that could quietly remake contenders. Expect a mix of small, likely trades and one or two headline-grabbers that change playoff math.