Blockbuster new three-team trade idea for Atlanta, Cleveland and New Orleans features multiple All-Stars on the move

Atlanta, Cleveland and New Orleans will likely be three of the most active teams during this upcoming NBA offseason and all three teams could look very different when the new season begins in October. Atlanta is wondering what to do with the backcourt of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, who to take with the No. 1 pick, and what to do with veteran players like Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic and De’Andre Hunter. Cleveland has a similar backcourt problem to solve with Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, and All-Star center Jarrett Allen could be on the move. New Orleans appears to be shopping Brandon Ingram and is looking for a point guard and rim protector.

These three teams could theoretically help each other.

Atlanta and Cleveland have point guards for New Orleans, the Hawks and Cavs are reportedly interested in Brandon Ingram, and New Orleans has other players the Hawks could be interested in. While three-team deals aren’t that common, these three teams could find a way to make one and here’s a trade proposal I’ve put together that would make sense for everyone involved.

Hawks receive: Jarrett Allen and Dyson Daniels

The Cavs receive: Brandon Ingram

The Pelicans receive: Dejounte Murray and Clint Capela

I think this would be a solid trade for all three teams. Allen would be the perfect complement to Trae Young at the center position, giving him a lob threat and rim protector. Capela was a great complement to Young, but Allen is younger and is a better all-around player than Capela. Daniels would be a great young addition to the defense and he could either start or come off the bench. If the Hawks made this trade, it would almost certainly mean Zaccharie Risacher would be picked No. 1 overall. The Hawks could have a potential starting lineup consisting of Young, Bogdanovic/Daniels, Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Allen. Hunter, Bogdanovic/Daniels, Kobe Bufkin and Onyeka Okongwu would also make a solid bench unit.

Cleveland would get a nice piece to fit with Mitchell and Evan Mobley, and they could always trade Garland for more assets. Ingram would be a good fit for both of those players and in a Garland trade, Cleveland could prioritize getting a starting power forward (Keldon Johnson of the Spurs) to add to the team.

For New Orleans, this would give them their point guard (who has a great contract) and a rim-protecting center and rebounder. I think the Pelicans would prefer Okongwu in a deal with Atlanta, but they could get away with Caplea, who is entering the final year of his contract. A starting lineup of Murray, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Capela, with some nice pieces off the bench, could keep the Pelicans in playoff contention. I could also see them trying to get away from CJ McCollum in this scenario.

This is a huge offseason for all three teams and they are all natural trade partners. This is a business idea to keep in mind as we head into the offseason.