NBA Trades: 5 veterans that contending teams should target

By Dan Bennett | Nov 27, 2021

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NBA Trades: 5 veterans that contending teams should target – Thaddeus Young

Thaddeus Young had a solid year last season for the Chicago Bulls and proved that he still has plenty left to offer in the NBA.

He averaged 12.1 points per game while being a key part of the rotation, with an average of 24.1 minutes per game. Young has carved out a career as a good all-rounder. He can score, defend, create for others, and has a wealth of experience having played his first season back in 2007.

Young would offer a lot to a team that needs greater depth at the power forward and center spots. At 33 years old, it would make a lot of sense for him to be in a situation where he can squeeze everything out of his talents before he retires.

He is exactly the type of dependable player teams would want in a playoff rotation. With the San Antonio Spurs seemingly unable to compete for a postseason spot this year, it would provide the team with the chance to start building for the future.

Young would fit seamlessly into any team as a glue guy that can contribute on offense and provide solid defense. His $14m a year contract is a significant commitment for someone of his age, but guys with Young’s all-around skillset are hard to find.

POSSIBLE DESTINATIONS: Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers