5 players NBA teams wish they could have back on the roster

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With all the movement that goes on in the NBA, there are a few teams who would likely want a redo on some of their past decisions.

Being an NBA general manager is a tough gig. As much as the casual fan believes they can lead a team to a championship with ease, there are so many decisions to be made on a daily basis, it’s impossible to nail them all.

For better or worse, front office executives are remembered both for the moves they made or the ones they passed on. Sometimes a certain trade seems so perfect at the moment but winds up looking pretty ridiculous down the road. GMs sign players they believe can be of use to the team while letting those with little trust walk elsewhere.

Interestingly enough, for those who have played on multiple teams throughout their careers, it tends to be a past franchise whose needs they would best fill, if not more than their current employer, then certainly very close.

This list isn’t meant to highlight the superstar movers whose talents would obviously be welcomed back with open arms. Rather, its purpose is to serve as a reminder of the less talked about transactions organizations did or didn’t make, and how they are affecting their respective teams even years later.