NLL Insider - Shopping Time! by KLEMMELO, updated on Monday, November 28 2016, 02:14 pm EST So we take a look at some key prospects here in terms of trade bait and possible big moves to be made during this upcoming season. You’ll notice two main trends; the first being ageing stars still able to contribute but hindered by contract or health issues… The other being guys heading into or already in their prime who are expecting to take advantage of the inflating Cap and land themselves a big deal. Ether way some of these guys are well known around the league for being shopped by their perspective GM’s... While others couldn’t possibly be pried from their owners cold dead hands even if you were to throw everything but the kitchen sink at them… Let’s take a look!- Chris Paul PG-Atlanta Hawks. Contract: $22,868,828/1+1P.
Why should he be traded?...
The guy’s on the tail end of his prime and it’s been a couple years at least since he was dropping MVP type numbers. Not a knock against him really, but its almost a certainty that he’ll be opting out of the last year on his contract. Then proceeding to demand one last big deal to ride out into the sunset on, the alternative being that he takes advantage of the rising cap and uses his All-Star status to re up every off season. Ether way the GM would have to expend a whole lot of resources to keep him round and his value is only going to depreciate from here. There would be a few teams willing to trade off a whole bunch of assets to land a guy like Paul because his game is age friendly.Why he wont be… You’d be hard pressed to find a better PG to lead your franchise then Cp3. Sure he’s demanding big bucks but what starting calibre PG in this league isn’t right? The Hawks aren’t really hurting to shed salary ether so there’s a lot of flexibility when it comes to deciding on what do to with Paul. Surprisingly they have come out of the gates red hot and if things keep trending upwards why would you trade him?
 - Chris Bosh PF/C-Memphis Grizzlies. Contract: $23,741,060/3yr.
Why should he be traded?
The last couple of years for Bosh have been a cruel twist of fate to say the least. The Grizzlies gave up Lamb, McCollum and Oubre for him in a deal thinking they got a long term franchise star to build around… A deal that I’m sure is still the cause of many a sleepless night for the Memphis head office. To be honest I’m not sure exactly what the current GM would be expecting to get back for him but at this point anything is better then nothing. It’s still in question wether the guy will even step foot on the hard wood again. On the flip side if he makes a triumphant return then he can still be a huge contributor for any team lucky/willing to take a chance.
Why he wont be…
Who would be prepared to give up anything of worth for a guy who might not ever play again? Not to mention having to take on that huge contract for a player who’s going to sit on your IR for the foreseeable future… Again the GM might just ride this out to the end and live with the results.
- Pau Gasol C-Philadelphia 76ers. Contract: $15,500,000/1+1P.
Why should he be traded?
He’s slowing down and at thirty-six the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter (or dimmer?). He still has worth as a starting centre on any team looking for one and the fact that the Sixers have Rudy Gobert coming off the bench, will mean the GM will be looking to Flip Pau for something while he still can. His contract isn’t to hard to manage and he is still one of the better rebounders and rim protectors we have in this league with the ability to stretch the floor.
Why he wont be…
Is there that much interest for a thirty-six year old centre on the downward spiral? His staggered minutes at the moment isn’t going to help his form and if the numbers aren’t there early on, it will become less likely to be able to move him as the season goes on.
- Rudy Gay SF/PF-Miami Heat. Contract: $13,333,333/1+1P.
Why should he be traded?
It’s a real possibility that Gay will opt out of the last year on his contract to take advantage of the inflated cap while he can still contribute. Plenty of teams needing a second or third option offensively would lash out to bring Gay in. Miami went 0-5 in the opening week, and if they continue to struggle I wouldn’t see any point in riding out this ageing roster and putting this franchise in dire straights. Gay still has no problem scoring and Miami could see a decent return for him.
Why he wont be…
Sure Miami had a terrible opening week, but they were missing Rondo who’s a pretty big piece for them so waaaay to early to be throwing in the towel just yet. Rudy is probably their only chance to finish with a decent record and make some noise next off season to try and draw in some young up and coming stars.
 - Serge Ibaka PF/C-Cleveland Cavaliers. Contract: $12,250,000/1yr.
Why should he be traded?
Can the Cavs afford him next year? They would have to get used to a very exchangeable bench year to year and Lebron will always be pigging it up and demanding max dollars. Of course it’s possible but in the end it will really be up to Ibaka, their salary situation isn’t exactly flexible if Serge decides to walk. He’s production and effectiveness has waned the last few seasons and his rebounding numbers have dropped significantly. That being said he will still command a huge contract based solely on his past output if anything. It will be a risky game the Cavs play for sure if they want to keep him around.
Why he wont be…
He’s still young as and maybe a change in situation/roster will see him back to the numbers we saw earlier in his career. Regardless he is still a solid defender at the four position and will be a big player to the Cavs likely play off run... At least this season.
- Danilo Gallinari SF-Brooklyn Nets. Contract: $15,050,000/1+1P.
Why should he be traded?
The dudes just constantly riding the pine, it gets to the point of just having to move on. The Nets are stacked at the SG/SF position with names like Harris, Lamb, Middleton, Aminu, Waiters etc… All of which who are essentially on much cheaper/secure contracts where its actually amazing that Danilo hasn’t already been shown the door. He is still a solid role player and only twenty eight, chances are if he is able to see any consistency this year regarding mainly his health then he would likely test the FA waters. The Nets salary situation isn’t pretty so some future assets would be a welcome return for Galo.
Why he wont be…
If the Nets can find any type of form and be a legitimate shot at the top eight then a guy like Galo off the bench would be ideal. Would also mean a winning record could see them having a real shot at keeping Galo around next year too seeing as their big names are all on multi year deals.
 - Jrue Holiday PG-Dallas Mavericks. Contract: $11,286,518/1yr.
Why should he be traded?
Another guy who’s notorious with being constantly injured. That along with the fact Mudiay is already a better option at the starting PG spot. He’s bigger, longer, six years younger and 8 million cheaper then Holiday. Jrue will be a FA next season and is still relatively young and capable of running most offences in the league… Meaning that he will be expecting upwards of fifteen million a year at least, so even though Dallas have done great to be well under the cap, are they willing to pay a guy that much with Mudiay on the books? Are Dallas going to continue to struggle where keeping Jrue will be a bit far fetched?
Why he wont be…
Because he’s still young as and capable of putting up big numbers. Dallas have played with the idea of a Holiday/Mudiay back court and there’s no reason I can see why that wouldn’t work apart from them both needing the ball a lot. Dallas don’t really have a whole lot of options after Mudiay and Holiday to fill in at the PG spot ether. Jrue played 74 games last year so perhaps his injury woes for the most part are behind him.
 - Deron WIlliams PG-Toronto Raptors. Contract: $9,000,000/1yr.
Why should he be traded?
He’s declining steadily and can hardly stay on the court. Also mainly to do with the Raptors picking up Dunn this draft and are looking like its struggle-town this year. It would be silly offering Williams any kind of long term contract this coming off season and if Dunn finds himself stealing the starting PG spot then you can pretty much bank on D-Will packing his bags and leaving as early as possible. The priority is keeping Dieng around too so If it’s possible at all to get anything back for Williams then its a smart move to make.
Why he wont be…
Who will take him? Any contender willing to take a flyer on him would already have a way better option currently, with no cap space to spare to be taking on 9 million for a guy who is made of glass.
 - Andrew Bogut C-Sacramento Kings. Contract: $11,027,027/1yr.
Why should he be traded?
Speaking of being made of glass… Like any typical bang and crash big man past thirty, Andrew has had his fair share of injury woes. That being said he played all 82 games last year for the Kings and is still one of the best defensive centres in the league. This is Boguts twelfth year in the league and big men like him don’t usually have that much of a shelf life. The Kings haven’t done themselves any favours Salary cap wise and its yet to be seen wether Andrew will still be keen on donning the Kings colours next season.
Why he wont be…
What other starting centre option do the Kings have besides early break out star Powell? If Bogut stays healthy then he’s still a quality option at least on the defensive end for a team trying to go all the way. The only way I see Bogut being moved is in some kind of deal with other pieces involved so it’s a long shot.
 - Jamal Crawford SG-Indiana Pacers. Contract: $13,253,012/2yr
Why should he be traded?
He’s thirty-six and just signed a two year deal so he still has worth for a team looking for a 2nd or 3rd option at the two guard spot, or even fitting as the sixth man type giving teams an offensive punch off the bench. J-Cross might have put up solid numbers for most of his career but those days are probably behind him. The Pacers would do well to get something in return for him while he is still relevant.
Why he wont be…
He’d be a hard sell especially if trying to market him as your possible sixth man given the contract he’s on. Pacers have struggled so far but its to early to call it and they could still be well in the race for play offs. Jamal might be their only chance to stay competitive to show Griffin that its worth while to stay around next season… That and the Pacers hardly have anything behind Jamal that even closely resemble a starting SG.
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