Historically, there are three major reasons why a player may need a fresh start. All have shown a track record of success when given that new opportunity. Swarm and Sting will be covering a player from each category.
First, there is the young stud who is oftentimes bubbling with potential and was simply drafted into the wrong situation. There are countless examples of particularly highly regarded draft picks thriving after an early career trade.
These would be the D’Angelo Russell’s and Chauncey Billups’ of the basketball world. However, delving deeper, there are a plethora of late picks who fit this criteria and usually demand a lower price in a trade.