A Swift Read By: Weston Swift

 By: Weston Swift  THE DAME SWEEPSTAKES Philadelphia 76ers  Trade 1: This is the most logical one, Ben Simmons is a damaged asset most likely on the move this offseason, and throwing in young stud like Maxey and maybe a couple of picks makes this trade the best option if Portland doesn't want to go full rebuild.  Trade 2: This one would require some picks thrown in, but two young players, a really good back-up/ starter-ish point guard in George Hill and Ben Simmons. This would be interesting for both sides and a lot of fun to watch for us.  LA Lakers  Now this one is complicated, first Dame would have to demand LA and then a lot of sign-and -trades. LA can throw in a couple 1st rounders and 2nds but this is probably nothing more than a pipe dream.  NY Knicks : Now this is a fun one, the garden might break the sound barrier a couple of times if this trade went down. Portland would have to commit to a full rebuild and New York would need to throw in ALOT...

 By: Weston Swift Eastern Conference  Round 1: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Starting Lineups:  PG: J. Holiday vs G. Dragic SG: D. DiVincenzo vs D. Robinson SF: K. Middleton vs J. Butler PF: G. Antetokounmpo vs T. Ariza C: B. Lopez vs B. Adebayo 6th Man: B. Forbes vs T. Herro   7th Man: P.J. Tucker vs K. Nunn (wash) X-Factor: J. Holiday vs T. Herro Star Power: Antetokounmpo, Middleton, Holiday vs Butler, Adebayo Fun Matchup: Antetokounmpo vs Adebayo  FINAL PREDICTION:  Advantage Milwaukee Bucks Win (4-2)  Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards Starting Lineups:  PG:  B. Simmons  vs R. Westbrook (wash) SG: S. Curry vs  B. Beal SF:  D. Green  vs  R. Hachimura (wash) PF:  T. Harris  vs D.Bertans C: J. Embiid vs  A. Len 6th Man: G. Hill vs D. Gafford  7th Man:  M. Thybulle  vs I. Smith X-Factor: T. Harris  vs R. Westbrook (wash) Star Power:  Embiid, Simmons, Harris ...