Multiple NBA Stars Face Potential Trades Amid Salary Cap Pressures

The NBA offseason is marked by significant roster moves and trade speculation across multiple teams. The Phoenix Suns may trade center Nick Richards following acquisitions of Mark Williams and draft pick Khaman Maluach, with potential interest from the Knicks, Pacers, and Lakers, as the Suns seek to address other roster needs like point guard. Similarly, Cole Anthony, recently traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, is reportedly being shopped again due to Memphis' desire to manage salary cap space amid plans to sign or extend other players. Meanwhile, former Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Charlotte Hornets, with the Jazz possibly pursuing a buyout to allow him free agency. The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guard Lonzo Ball from the Bulls, offering him a fresh start following injury setbacks, while sending Isaac Okoro to Chicago. The Boston Celtics are actively restructuring their roster following salary cap pressures and injury setbacks, having acquired Anfernee Simons in a trade and now reportedly considering trading him again to further manage payroll constraints.