NBA Trade Rumors: 5 decisions that could shock basketball fans this off-season

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NBA Trade Rumors: 5 trades to watch out for- (cont.)

As the off-season is getting closer, the NBA trade rumors are also picking up pace. The championship contenders and the lottery teams are getting linked with star players. It would be interesting to see how the NBA off-season shapes up.

#3- Carmelo Anthony to New York Knicks

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Carmelo Anthony proved his doubters wrong this NBA season after a solid showing with the Portland Trail Blazers. Playing as a power forward in a starting role, Anthony helped the Blazers reach the NBA playoffs with his good shooting and rebounding.

If Carmelo Anthony decided to move this season, NBA trade rumors suggest that the New York Knicks will like to pursue him. A reunion at the Madison Square Garden will be the perfect way for Anthony to end his NBA career. The Knicks desperately need a veteran presence in the locker room to guide young stars like R.J. Barrett and Frank Ntikilina.

#4- Bradley Beal to Golden State Warriors

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The Golden State Warriors are loaded with draft picks and assets to make an NBA trade and build another superteam. They ended up with the second draft pick in this year's lottery. According to multiple NBA trade rumors, the Golden State Warriors will be willing to use that pick in a potential swap deal.

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If the NBA trade rumors are true, Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal can be on the move this off-season. Beal was superb this year, finishing only behind James Harden in scoring. GSW will be looking to trade for Bradley Beal and pair him up with stars like Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. If this NBA trade goes through, the Warriors will be an NBA championship contender again.

#5- LaMarcus Aldridge to Portland Trail Blazers

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LaMarcus Aldridge had a rough year with the San Antonio Spurs which ended in an injury. According to multiple NBA trade rumors, the veteran power forward will be looking to return to Portland this off-season. Aldridge was an All-Star during his time with Trail Blazers and is one of the all-time top scorers for the franchise.

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If Aldridge requests a trade, the Portland Trail Blazers will prepare a trade package for him. NBA trade rumors suggest that the Trail Blazers will be in the market for a power forward and Aldridge checks all the boxes for the Portland-based franchise. The Trail Blazers don't have a scorer in the frontcourt and LaMarcus Aldridge's presence will solve that problem.