After playing a vital role for the Brooklyn Nets over the past few seasons, DeAndre Jordan has fallen out of the rotation. With the team already having undergone changes to the coaching staff and roster in the last year and a half, it seems that Jordan no longer fits into the Nets'future plans. As a former All-Star, three-time All-NBA Team member, and two-time All-Defensive Team selection, Jordan is a proven talent at the center spot who could definitely use a change of scenery.
With great size and strength and a high IQ defensive presence, Jordan still has plenty left in the tank and would be a sound addition to a contending team in need of a veteran center with lots of postseason experience.
Having said all this, let's take a look at the three teams that should pursue a trade for DeAndre Jordan in the NBA offseason.
New York Knicks
With Nerlens Noel set to be a free agent this summer and likely not returning, the Knicks could definitely use another center on the roster to help solidify their frontline. Jordan, who played 19 games for the Knicks in the 2018-2019 season, would give the team a formidable big man rotation behind Mitchell Robinson and Taj Gibson. The return of Jordan gives the Knicks exactly much-needed rim protection and help on the glass.
After all, there are few better choices at the center slot to help with this than a two-time rebounding champion and an absolute blocking machine. Jordan would also be a great veteran presence outside of Gibson and Derrick Rose that could help reign in a new era of winning basketball in the Big Apple. If the Knicks want to build off of last season's turnaround, then trading for Jordan would be a great start.
Los Angeles Lakers
Now that the Lakers are looking to completely revamp their roster, there's a variety of needs they have to tend to this offseason. One of those needs will be adding a seasoned center who's an elite defender and can finish strong at the rim. Adding DeAndre Jordan would shore up the Lakers frontcourt and give them another active rebounder who can disrupt the passing lanes.
Between Jordan, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, the Lakers would have a limitless amount of shot-blocking and an elite defensive trio to give the team frontcourt depth. The addition of Jordan would also give the Lakers a battle-tested guy who can come through huge for them off the bench during their postseason push next season.
Boston Celtics
Over the past few seasons, a fatal weakness for the Celtics has been a lack of size. With Daniel Theis no longer in the picture, they'll need another reliable center in the rotation to help Tristan Thompson and Robert Williams. Jordan could also give the Celtics another reliable veteran behind the returning Al Horford. providing the team with a great mix of rebounding, interior defense, and leadership.
Now that the Celtics are set to start a new regime with Brad Stevens transitioning to the front office and Ime Udoka calling plays from the sideline, DeAndre Jordan would give them a new look and provide them with another enforcer outside of Thompson and Marcus Smart. If the Celtics want to get back into the elite of the Eastern Conference next season then this is a trade they should definitely look into this offseason.
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