5 Blockbuster NBA Trades That Should Happen After Christmas

The NBA trade market is poised for significant activity, with several major trade proposals being discussed. One potential blockbuster involves the Golden State Warriors acquiring Michael Porter Jr. and Haywood Highsmith from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, a 2028 top-five protected first-round pick, and a protected 2030 first-round pick swap. For the Warriors, this move aims to provide Stephen Curry with more scoring support and spacing without completely sacrificing their future. Porter's efficient shooting and Highsmith's defensive wing presence could bolster the team's playoff prospects. For the Nets, who initially took on Porter and Highsmith's salaries, this trade would convert them into valuable future assets and young play-finishers, with the draft picks gaining immense value if Curry leaves Golden State after his contract expires.

Another major proposed trade sees the Detroit Pistons acquiring Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Ron Holland III, a 2030 first-round pick, and a 2032 first-round pick. The Pistons, already a competitive team led by Cade Cunningham, view Markkanen as the potential star needed to elevate them to championship contention. His offensive versatility and spacing would complement Cunningham without requiring Detroit to surrender core young talents like Jalen Duren or Ausar Thompson. For the Jazz, this deal would net them promising young players and future draft capital, accelerating their rebuild if they are willing to move on from Markkanen.