Five NBA players who could use a change of scenery

Caruso is a proven winner, having previously played a major role in the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 championship run and he does all the "little things" that a team needs to win at the highest level. For a Bulls squad (21-24) struggling to stay in the play-in mix, Caruso's talents are wasted. He deserves to go to another winning situation.

Mikal Bridges

After coming over as the Nets' prized piece in the Kevin Durant trade, Bridges has come back down to Earth. In his first 27 games with the Nets last season, Bridges averaged 26.1 points on 47.5% shooting. This season, Bridges' numbers have dropped to 21.7 points on 45.5% shooting.

Despite Bridges' two-way talent, he is simply not the No. 1 option that this Nets organization hoped for when they made the trade. The best situation for Bridges would be one that he previously had in Phoenix, where he was a dynamic third option behind two clear-cut stars in Devin Booker and Chris Paul, one who could still explode for a big game once in a while.

His combination of shooting and defense is a premium commodity that any team with championship aspirations needs. His contract is also very team-friendly at an AAV of $22.7 million for the next two seasons.

The Nets need to go into seller mode if they want to recoup as many assets as possible for their rebuild. If the franchise doesn't view Bridges as an integral part of their future, both sides would benefit from moving on.

Kelly Olynyk

The discourse surrounding Olynyk isn't all that loud, but it should be. Olynyk's unique combination of shooting and passing make him the ideal modern center. 

The 32-year-old is averaging a career-high 61.9 eFG% due in large part to his blistering 72.2% shooting at the rim. Olynyk is also having his best year as a play-maker, averaging 4.3 assists per game while coming off the bench and playing just 20.6 minutes per game.

Olynyk is the odd man out on a young and rebuilding Jazz team that has its front-court rotation of the future in Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler and John Collins. With his contract set to expire at the end of this season, the Jazz will likely look to move Olynyk now instead of letting him walk in free agency – a huge plus for the Canadian and any team that might eventually acquire him.

Malcolm Brogdon

The former Sixth Man of the Year found himself on a rebuilding Trail Blazers team this season following the Celtics' Jrue Holiday trade. Despite a minutes reduction in favor of No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson, second-year guard Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons, Brogdon has remained a productive player, averaging 15.7 points and 5.3 assists. 

His calm demeanor on the court is the result of his experience in high-leverage games and would be a huge benefit for young teams like the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans. On the flip side, veteran teams like the Los Angeles Lakers or Miami Heat could also benefit from having another reliable player alongside their stars.

The biggest concern for Brogdon is his health, as the 31-year-old has never played in more than 67 games since his rookie season in 2016. But for teams going all-in on this spring, the risk could be well worth the reward.