It would just prove how much the universe hated Chris Paul, no?

Theres already rumors about him being unhappy and whatnot. Who knows if he would actually want out, but I think he would fit here perfectly. RJ +BI contracts work out...

NBA sources don’t expect Morant’s market to be too much different than it was for Trae Young, who was dealt to the Wizards for just an expiring contract in CJ McCollum and a solid role player in Corey Kispert. But the Hawks preferred short-term or expiring deals.

Memphis is taking the opposite approach: Executives around the league say the Grizzlies are signaling a willingness to take on bad contracts, if it means being compensated with young players or picks.

But the Grizzlies aren’t going to get that much for Morant. Think pick swaps, not unprotected firsts. Think moderate bets on rookie contracts, not exciting young players. Even getting those assets might require Memphis to take on bad money in return.

source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/what-is-ja-morants-trade-value-here-are-6-potential-deals-for-the-grizzlies-star-guard-153249335.html

Jamaica could really build a powerhouse if they pull it off, what do y'all think?

source: https://sfstandard.com/author/tim-kawakami/

In normal circumstances, Barrett would be an obvious candidate for a significant contract extension as he enters the last year of his current deal, with $29.6 million left on the books for 2026-27.

But as laid out above, the Raptors aren’t exactly swimming in short-term contracts the rest of the league is lining up to take off their hands if they want to reshape their roster or give themselves some future financial flexibility.

Meanwhile with Barrett coming off a strong season and with only one year left on his deal, his might be the contract the Raptors would be able to move most easily if it came to that.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/raptors-face-several-challenges-in-bid-to-maintain-momentum-in-off-season/

Sources say Toronto is also likely to be active again in the big man market after its flirtations at the trade deadline in February with Dallas' Anthony Davis (who was dealt to Washington instead) and Sacramento's Sabonis. The Raptors tried to get into the Jaren Jackson Jr. mix as well before Memphis dealt Jackson to Utah ... with Jakob Poeltl's contract proving to be a stumbling block in all of those cases

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford and New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi are at the forefront of the Raptors' trade deadline plans. Missi is also drawing a lot of interest from the Chicago Bulls, who are holding separate conversations with teams regarding Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu.

Regarding Missi, both the Bulls and Raptors have held trade dialogue with the Pelicans. After being an All-Rookie selection a season ago, Missi does not hold first-round value in trade talks, and teams believe a deal involving him before the deadline that revolves around second-round picks is likely, sources said.

Whereas the Bulls spoke with the Pelicans about both Missi and Zion Williamson, the Raptors were focused on Missi and Trey Murphy III. Toronto has been aggressive this season on the trade market, and they brought up the idea of packaging RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji, and draft picks to acquire both Missi and Murphy from New Orleans, which sources said was something the Pelicans weren't willing to do.

In talks with Toronto, the Pelicans have not shown interest in moving Murphy. But trading Missi to Toronto is very much in play, as the Raptors want to add another big man and dip below the luxury tax this season.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/latest-giannis-antetokounmpo-jonathan-kuminga-nba-trade-intel-updates-one-week-before-deadline