Realistic Trades to Rescue NBA's Top Young Stars

Having a skyscraper's ceiling only matters if you have a legitimate shot at realizing that potential.The following five trades are all realistic ways of moving these youngsters closer to their upside.Whether bringing on-court assistance to their current digs or rerouting them to greener-grass situations, all of these deals would increase the odds of these players becoming the best versions of themselves.Atlanta Hawks receive: Hassan WhitesideMiami Heat receive: Kent Bazemore and Alex LenThe Hawks are almost ready to take flight.Rookie point guard Trae Young took a superstar turn after the All-Star break (24.7 points and 9.2 assists per game). They'd get a bit of salary relief from the expiring salaries of Bazemore and Len, whom the Hawks could easily replace with as many as two top-10 picks in the upcoming draft.Orlando Magic receive: Jrue HolidayNew Orleans Pelicans receive: Mohamed Bamba, Markelle Fultz, Timofey Mozgov, 2019 first-round pickThe Magic are headed toward a crossroads this offseason. This year's pick is a non-lottery selection in what looks like a shallow draft, and Mozgov's expiring money doesn't help a non-destination franchise.Phoenix Suns receive: Jrue HolidayNew Orleans Pelicans receive: T.J. Warren, Josh Jackson, Elie Okobo, 2020 first-round pick (via Milwaukee)The Magic aren't the only team eyeing Holiday as their possible accelerator."League sources say the Suns are considered a top contender should Holiday be made available, the ideal fit for a team badly in need of a multifaceted veteran at the point," Deveney wrote.Just think how good Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton would be with a competent point guard. New Orleans must wait a year to collect its draft pick, but that patience should be rewarded with a stronger rookie crop.Utah Jazz receive: Mike ConleyMemphis Grizzlies receive: Derrick Favors, Dante Exum, Tony Bradley, 2019 first-round pick (No. 23 overall)Donovan Mitchell needs help. Between Bradley (28th pick in 2017) and Utah's selection (23rd), Memphis would get two dart throws to add at least one interesting prospect.Boston Celtics receive: Anthony DavisNew Orleans Pelicans receive: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, 2019 first-round pick (No. 22 overall)This was by far the season's most-discussed deal, even though it hasn't gone down yet.