Trade 2: New York trades Kia Nurse, Kiah Stokes, the second overall pick and a 2020 pick for Maya Moore
In this one, the Lynx would be going all-in on the future. Stokes is a strong rebounder and rim protector, if an imperfect fit next to Fowles. But it also gives the Lynx a shot at Asia Durr, and a three-guard setup with Durr, Nurse and Robinson would create matchup problems galore, not to mention adding an element of athleticism that was often missing from Minnesota’s lineups last season, along with a shot at a 2020 pick (though one likely lower, if Moore were to suit up for the 2019 Liberty). For New York, it provides a legit two-star setup with Moore and Tina Charles, while new ownership and a potential home in Brooklyn would make Katie Smith’s team an awfully attractive destination. It is easy to imagine Reeve only dealing Moore to New York if she gets Charles in return, but that doesn’t necessarily facilitate the rebuild scenario for the Lynx, nor is the Queens product Charles a lock to stick around in Minnesota long-term.