More teams look for solutions to their roster shortcomings and the Washington Wizards may seize an opportunity.
The Wizards have an extra motivation to perform well because of their much ballyhooed Kevin Durant courtship. Thus, they are pressured to solve their power forward woes.
The Washington fansite Wiz of Awes called for a trade to fill in the "four" spot because, as they point out, the team currently has a "weird rotation."
"Humphries isn't really a true starter, Gooden's minutes have been erratic and Dudley is still trying to figure out whether or not he really wants to shoot the ball."
The site named five names that the team should try to trade for. Markieff Morris has been the usual suspect while Ryan Anderson and Danilo Gallinari have questions on availability.
Kelly Olynyk of the Boston Celtics may be available because of the Celtics conundrum at the position. WOA wrote: "The third year big man from Gonzaga has shown he can play at the four spot and is a great perimeter shooter. He averaged 10 points and nearly 5 rebounds in 64 games last year."
The Celtics would likely ask for one of the Wizards young swingmen: Otto Porter or Kelly Oubre as that is their position of weakness. A trade of two Kellies is more likely but the Wizards can ask for draft picks if the Celtics want Porter.
Another prospect is Houston Rockets' Terrence Jones. The Kentucky product has a slight advantage according to WOA: "Jones, unlike a lot of the aforementioned stretch fours, can actually play both ends of the floor. He can space the floor well enough for the guards, he defends and rebounds well."
Is Terrence Jones available? Jones is due for a contract extension and the Rockets can choose whether they want him over Clint Capela, Donatas Montiejunas or Montrezl Harrell.
Since Bleacher Report already mentioned that the Rockets have explored trades for Jones, this could mean that Daryl Morey is ready to deal him for the right price.