All articles tagged with #hypothetical trades
Mike Axisa outlines 10 non-prediction trade matches that would make sense for both sides at the 2026 MLB deadline, pairing players such as Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, and Max Scherzer with teams that would benefit, framing the moves as logical fits rather than predictions.
With Brown at the center of ongoing trade rumors after Boston reportedly offered him for Giannis and the Bucks’ deal with Miami, this piece lays out six speculative deals to move Brown to Portland, Houston, Cleveland, Washington, Phoenix, or New Orleans. Each proposal pairs Brown with a different set of assets (ranging from young centers like Donovan Clingan to stars like Alperen Sengun or Evan Mobley, and stars varying by team) to reflect Boston’s desire to recalibrate around a 30-year-old star on a three-year, roughly $183 million contract. The trades are purely hypothetical and not official.
Sportswriter Will Ragatz reviews four mid-draft trade proposals for the Minnesota Vikings from ESPN's Bill Barnwell and FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano, evaluating moves such as trading up for top edge rushers, shipping J.J. McCarthy to the Rams, and swapping for De'Von Achane. Ragatz is skeptical of trading away Greenard or McCarthy and questions the value of a five-spot jump, but would likely accept an Achane deal if the Dolphins accepted; overall the piece treats these scenarios as speculative and unlikely to occur in real life.
Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey outlines 10 speculative trades for the 2026 NBA trade deadline, envisioning blockbuster moves that could reshape contenders and timelines (e.g., Turner to Atlanta, Claxton to Boston, Sabonis to Washington, LaVine to Philadelphia, Anthony Davis to Toronto, Lauri Markkanen to Detroit, Ja Morant to Miami, and Giannis Antetokounmpo to Golden State).