Mar 3, 2026
If Trade Window Reopened: Giannis, Kyrie, Luka Doncic
Merlin sees a long think piece that imagines the NBA briefly reopening its trade window and then lays out one custom swap for every team. The proposals run from role-player tweaks to blockbuster bids for Giannis and Kawhi, highlighting how contenders chase immediate fits while rebuilders stockpile draft capital and salary flexibility. Merlin senses the lesson in the ledger: picks, young wings and expiring deals are the currency that would move the market. Front offices would weigh short-term glory against long-term control, and a few audacious offers would expose which clubs are truly willing to reshape their future.
🧙♂️ Merlin’s Prediction
"Odds of at least one superstar (Giannis or Kawhi) being traded if the window reopened: 50%."
