4 blockbuster trades that could change the 2018/19 NBA season

NBA franchises are free to trade players until the deadline on February 7th, and this means that we still have plenty of time to see a potential power-shifting trade. Teams are becoming increasingly open to trading their best players away, as a lot of organizations are currently focused on a rebuild.

Cracks have also begun to show in the juggernaut that is the Golden State Warriors. This may encourage general managers to make a blockbuster move in the hopes of beating Steve Kerr's team. We are not saying that these trades will happen, however, there is always the possibility that a franchise could pull off one of these four trades, and it would likely change the dynamic of the NBA.

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#4 Kemba Walker to the Lakers

Kemba Walker would be a great fit for the Lakers

Since being drafted in 2011, Kemba Walker has enjoyed a steady rise towards the top of the NBA. The Hornets star is now among the league's elite point guards and he has earned a place in the previous two All-Star games.

Walker recently dropped 60 points on the 76ers, and he currently leads the NBA in scoring. The 28-year-old is earning just $12,000,000 for the season, and he will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer. Offering Lonzo Ball may be enough to acquire Walker, and the trade would pair LeBron James with an elite player, something he is currently missing.

#3 Kevin Love to the Nuggets

Kevin Love is now at a franchise in complete rebuild mode

Just weeks after LeBron James left for Los Angeles, Kevin Love committed to the Cavaliers by signing a new four-year, $120 million extension. Despite this, Love probably didn't expect the team to be as bad as they have been, as the Cavaliers currently have the worst record in the entire NBA.

The 30-year-old is a 5x All-Star, and if a team came calling, the Cavaliers may allow him to leave. The Denver Nuggets are currently having a terrific season and by adding Love, they will be almost assured of a high seeded playoff place.

Cleveland will be looking for draft picks in return, although they may need to take a player such as Mason Plumlee. It could be a very exciting season for the Nuggets if they pull this one off.

#2 John Wall to the Pistons

John Wall can reportedly leave Washington

Although John Wall has stated that he is happy in Washington, the Wizards are reportedly open to trading away their longtime point-guard. The Wizards' season is shaping up to be a disaster, meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have made a surprisingly good start.

The Pistons are in 'win now' mode, having taken on Blake Griffin's huge contract last season. The franchise also has the dominant Andre Drummond, and adding John Wall would perhaps make the Pistons the dark horse of the Eastern Conference.

However, it may be a difficult trade due to the fact that Detroit would have to move a number of players to make room for Wall's salary. This one may ultimately depend on if Washington goes into rebuild mode.

#1 Anthony Davis to the Lakers

The 25-year-old's arrival in LA seems to be a matter of when rather than if

This one is a long shot, but pairing Anthony Davis and LeBron James would make the Lakers true contenders. Magic Johnson would have to give up a majority of the core of the organization, as the Pelicans would demand the likes of Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, and Brandon Ingram. Despite this, Davis is the most dominant big man the league, and the Lakers will be willing to do anything to get their man.

There is a belief around the league that the 25-year-old wants to be in Los Angeles, and Davis himself signed with LeBron James' agent over the summer. The New Orleans player is currently under contract until 2021 and it remains to be seen if the Lakers will wait for his free-agency.

Davis would most likely have to request a trade, which could lead to a messy break up from the organization that he has such a close bond with. Davis seems destined to play in the purple and gold, however, it is still a mystery as to when it will become a reality.