NBA Trade Rumors: 1 Player from each team most likely to be traded in-season

Boston Celtics – Malcolm Brogdon

Malcolm Brogdon was brought in to be the facilitator that the Boston Celtics have lacked for years. One that could distribute the ball to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the C’s offensive options and run a half-court offense for them.

While Brogdon had his moments for Boston last season, he certainly took a step back from the production he had with the Indiana Pacers. With Brown’s new supermax contract extension on the books and Derrick White’s ascension into a reliable, above-average starter, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Brogdon and his $45 million owed over the next two seasons nominated as the sacrificial lamb if the Cs find themselves needing to make a roster move next season.

Brooklyn Nets – Dorian Finney-Smith

Dorian Finney-Smith is a perfect trade candidate for next season. He’s a 30-year-old NBA veteran on a team that’ll more than likely be looking up at the six guaranteed playoff spots in the Eastern Conference next season, at best. He’s also set to become a free agent next summer, so the Brooklyn Nets should be looking to get something in return for his services, lest they risk the possibility of him walking away for nothing.

His skills as a prototypical 3-and-D wing make him a desirable prospect for any team looking to make noise in the postseason next year. If his shooting can return to form, there should be plenty of playoff hopefuls willing to make an offer that the Nets will find difficult to turn down in a trade.