NBA Today: 5 Players who should ask for a trade

#4 Dennis Schroder

Schroder is currently averaging 17 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists this season

With the roster shakeup that the Thunder experienced after dealing Russell Westbrook and Paul George, Dennis Schroder might want to ask for a trade to a playoff contender in need of a playmaker. They may be doing okay this season, but he's still playing backup to aging Chris Paul and a promising Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. If OKC decides a full rebuild and successfully trades Paul's contract, the skinny backcourt of Schroder and SGA might not be the best way to go.

Schroder is only 26 years old and he's proven to be a serviceable starter on other teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves might be a good place for him as they need a reliable point guard who can shoot and playmaker. A package that includes Gorgui Dieng, a pick, and another player might interest the Thunder.

The guard might also like it in Detroit. He'll be a much-needed playmaker and floor-spacer for the Pistons. The German guard's $15.5 million contract comes with a price though, and Detroit might need to include Tony Snell's contract with Luke Kennard and/or a pick if the Thunder don't want Reggie Jackson's $18 million back. If the Thunder agree to get Jackson back, Detroit might ask for another player like Mike Muscala in exchange for Jackson and a pick.

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#5 Andre Iguodala

The 35-year-old versatile wing remains one of the most coveted players for contending teams

Andre Iguodala was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies last off-season as part of a cap-relief to be able to sign D'Angelo Russell. Teams were expecting a buyout earlier in the season, but the Grizzlies have made it clear that they want something back for the three-time champion. He didn't report to training camp and has not played a single game this season, and Iguodala has said that he and the team were on the same page. The Grizzlies are looking to get as much as they can for the valuable wing.

Iguodala has been rumored to go to LA, and both the Lakers and the Clippers are very much interested in him. For the Lakers, a package that includes KCP, Quinn Cook, and a pick might interest the Grizzlies. It will be a little difficult though, as Iggy comes with a hefty price of $17 million and the Lakers have already built great chemistry with their current squad.

The Clippers, on the other hand, could dangle their 2020 first-rounder, Mo Harkless' $11 million expiring contract, and some young player in their roster. This would get the Grizzlies good players around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr while the Clippers will further boost their defense and add a playmaker with this trade.

Another team that could swoop in would be the Denver Nuggets. The veteran might actually not mind returning to Denver alongside the young core of Murray, Harris, and Jokic. As they are currently at the bottom-10 in the league in threes, adding an elite wing defender and three-point shooter in Iguodala might be the solution to their sluggish start this season. To entice Memphis, Denver might need to give up some of their young guys outside the core and a few picks if they want this to happen. They could also have a trade package that includes Millsap for cap relief and get some players and swapped picks back.