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NBA Trade Calculator

9-cat / 8-cat / points scoring. League size 8/10/12. Category swing analysis below the verdict.

FormatLeague size
Team A gives
Total value
12,820
SGA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PG · OKC · Age 27
9,720
TM
T. Maxey
SG · PHI · Age 25
8,420
PK
2026 Rd 1 pick
Late first
3,200
Evaluate
Team B gives
Total value
13,420
VW
Victor Wembanyama
C · SAS · Age 22
9,580
CC
Cade Cunningham
PG · DET · Age 24
8,180
PK
2027 Rd 1 pick
Mid first
3,660
Verdict
Slight edge: Team B
+4.7% differential
Value comparison
Team A12,820
Team B13,420
Fairness
94/100

Fair trade. Accept if contending.

The DynastyDaily NBA trade calculator values every player and draft pick for dynasty and keeper fantasy basketball, then shows which side of a trade comes out ahead. It supports 9-category, 8-category and points scoring across 8-, 10-, 12- and 14-team leagues, weighting usage, age and role security over single-season output.

NBA dynasty value is unusually stable because stars play long careers and rarely change teams, so guaranteed minutes and usage matter more than age cliffs. Drop the players and picks each side sends into the calculator and it returns a fairness score, a value differential and a clear verdict.

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NBA trade calculator — frequently asked questions

How does the NBA dynasty trade calculator work?

Every player and pick is assigned one dynasty value from projected multi-year production, usage, age and position. The tool sums each side of the deal, favours the higher total, and sets a fairness score out of 100 from the difference.

Which scoring format should I use — 9-cat, 8-cat or points?

Nine-category leagues reward well-rounded players and specialists in blocks, steals and threes; eight-category drops one of those; points leagues favour high-usage scorers. Switch the toggle to reprice players for your format.

Why are young NBA players valued so highly in dynasty?

Because you keep players for years, a 22-year-old ascending star with rising usage outranks an older player on the same projection. NBA careers are long, so the top of the board stays stable until the draft or a major trade.

Is the NBA trade calculator free?

Yes — it is free and needs no sign-in. Pair it with our NBA dynasty rankings and rookie tier board before you make an offer.