5 NBA Trades That Make Sense This Summer

By Isaac Harris
Jul 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; USA center DeMarcus Cousins (12) gets ready for practice at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; USA center DeMarcus Cousins (12) gets ready for practice at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 20, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) reacts after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Philips Arena. The Bucks defeated the Hawks 117-109 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) reacts after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Philips Arena. The Bucks defeated the Hawks 117-109 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

DALLAS: This would be a tough one for Dallas because of respect and love that Devin Harris has from management down to the fanbase. But if Dallas is serious about this youth movement, it’s something that have to entertain.

Dallas has three veteran point guards over the age of 32, so unloading Harris for the 24 year old Carter-Williams would be another prime example of Dallas taking the chance on another younger player like they are with Curry, Acy and even Harrison Barnes.

Carter-Williams would come in and back up Deron Williams at point guard and try to prove that he is worthy of being the starter next year as he hits free agency next summer.

MILWAUKEE: Carter-Williams has been one of hottest names on the trade market dating back to last season. With his inability to hit the outside shot and lack of offensive game, the once ‘Rookie of the Year’ has been on the outside looking in for the Bucks.

This offseason, Jason Kidd has been pretty vocal about running 6’11” Giannis Antetokounmpo at point guard while going out and handing Matthew Dellavedova a four-year, $38 million deal. This leaves Carter-Williams on the outside looking in once again.

Something that Milwaukee does lack is a veteran presence on the team and outside shooting, something that Harris could come in right away and help out with. Since Kidd knows Harris from his time in the league, Kidd would bring in a friend to help mentor his young team.

Next: Sacramento and Minnesota

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