The Bill Simmons Podcast The 2024 NBA Trade Value Rankings
Feb 7, 2024
Dive into the thrilling world of NBA trade values as a comprehensive ranking of 75 players unfolds. Explore how factors like age and contract impact player desirability, from Jabari Smith's unexpected rise to the complexities of teams like the Bulls and Hawks strategizing for trade deadlines. Analyze the chemistry between stars and dissect intriguing performances from players like Kevin Durant and James Harden. Join the discussions on potential trades and the evolving landscape of the league that keeps fans on the edge of their seats!
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Trade Value Rules
- Bill Simmons explains his trade value rules: salary, age, contract length, happiness, past trades, and degrees of interest matter.
- He emphasizes evaluating not just a player's skill, but their fit within a team's cap, their potential happiness, and how a team values them.
Deep Talent Pool
- Simmons notes the NBA's incredible current talent depth, expanding his list to 75 players with 25 honorable mentions.
- This abundance of talent makes assessing trade value more complex and nuanced.
GG Jackson's Potential
- Simmons shares an anecdote about watching 19-year-old GG Jackson play, highlighting his daughter's reaction to Jackson's size and skill.
- He uses this to illustrate Jackson's potential, despite his omission from the top 75 list.