As the NBA trade deadline approaches, here are three potential trades that could significantly impact contending teams:

Domantas Sabonis to Washington Wizards

• Potential package: Deni Avdija/Rui Hachimura plus Daniel Gafford/Thomas Bryant/Kyle Kuzma and first-round picks
• Benefits for Wizards:
  • Adds elite playmaking big man
  • Creates deadly pick-and-roll with Beal and Dinwiddie
  • Improves playoff chances
• Indiana gets young assets and picks for rebuild

Caris LeVert to Cleveland Cavaliers

• Potential package: Isaac Okoro, Cedi Osman, protected first-round pick
• Benefits for Cavs:
  • Adds needed scoring with Sexton/Rubio out
  • LeVert's creation ability helps offense
  • Previous chemistry with Jarrett Allen
• Indiana continues rebuild with young wing and pick

Jerami Grant to Los Angeles Lakers

• Potential package: Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn, first-round picks
• Benefits for Lakers:
  • Adds floor spacing (career 40% catch-and-shoot 3PT)
  • Versatile defender who can guard multiple positions
  • Fits timeline with LeBron/AD championship window
• Detroit gets young talent and draft capital

Each trade addresses specific team needs while providing fair value for both sides. The acquiring teams improve their championship odds while selling teams get assets for the future.

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