While it might still be too early for teams to pull the trigger on substantial trades, it’s never too early for us to start thinking about what some of those deals might look like.
From clubs looking to fill holes created by injury to those looking for young talent that could be part of a long-term solution, the rumor mill has begun to pick up speed and is pointing us toward the clubs that could be among the first to agree to a swap.
What follows are five trade scenarios—the majority of which involve those who toe the rubber—that make sense for both teams involved. Keep in mind that these deals are pure speculation. Unless otherwise noted, there’s no indication that any of them have actually been discussed.