NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 15

The Golden State Warriors find themselves at a crossroads as the February 6 trade deadline approaches. Head coach Steve Kerr has expressed caution about sacrificing the franchise’s future for short-term success, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the organization’s integrity while navigating the current season. In an interview with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Kerr acknowledged the […]

Adding on to the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, there has been new reporting from Shams Charania of ESPN that speaks about a face-to-face meeting between the star and team president Pat Riley. As there have been rumored transgressions from Butler to the Heat, Charania reports that the 35-year-old would tell Riley […]

The Washington Wizards may face limited returns in their efforts to trade veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, according to a report by The Athletic. Analysts Josh Robbins and David Aldridge suggest that the Wizards are unlikely to secure significant draft capital in exchange for the 32-year-old big man ahead of the February 6 NBA trade deadline. […]

The New York Knicks are rumored to be shopping one of their players. New York is probing whether to deal Jericho Sims, per the New York Post. Sims started just three games this season and is dealing with back issues. Sims may be headed out the door by the NBA trade deadline, which is coming […]

It wasn’t long ago the Golden State Warriors kicked off the 2024-25 season with a hot 12-3 start. However, fast forward to today, and the team is only sitting at the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a mediocre 19-18 record. By now, Warriors fans and front office should have realized that this team […]

Stephen Curry has given so much to the Golden State Warriors franchise, putting together an incredible career that would make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer. However, as the team figures out their current situation by the NBA trade deadline next month, the superstar guard is aligned with the idea of maintaining stability in the […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors find themselves in the middle of the pack of the NBA standings following a hot start to the 2024-25 season. However, Green is not in panic mode over the situation. The Warriors began their campaign strong, winning 12 of their first 15 games as they held the top […]

As the Miami Heat face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, it will be the sixth contest served in Jimmy Butler’s seven-game suspension. With the drama between the Heat and Butler lingering, there have been more rumors surrounding the relationship that include interesting details. Jimmy Butler reportedly skipped shootarounds, flew separate from Heat After […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have drawn a critical eye from the entire NBA fanbase for their ill-advised decision-making over the offseason. In the name of prioritizing the franchise’s long-term financial health, the Timberwolves decided to trade franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns, whose supermax contract was set to kick in, to the New York Knicks in exchange for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been one of the more active teams in the midst of trade season, and in the weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline. They’ve already made one trade, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and draft compensation. But while that move certainly helped […]

With all the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, it has been the main topic of conversation within the basketball media world. A bevy of former players such as Gilbert Arenas has spoken about Butler’s situation, but add Tim Hardaway Sr. to the list as he has experience with the Heat and president […]

The Indiana Pacers have been steadily righting the ship after a bit of a topsy-turvy start to the 2024-25 season. On Friday night, the Pacers won their fourth game in a row, taking advantage of the shorthanded Golden State Warriors en route to a 108-96 victory — their fifth win in a row. They are […]

The Houston Rockets have arrived. That much is clear. After three years of rebuilding, the Rockets managed to return to relevancy last season, threatening for a play-in spot despite losing Alperen Sengun to an injury. Now, they’ve taken the next step, blossoming into a full-blown contending team as they sit pretty at second in the […]

The NBA trade deadline is now less than a month away, and rumors are ramping up around the league about key players on the move. One player that has been at the forefront of trade rumors this season is Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic. In fact, Vucevic was recently mentioned as a potential target for […]

Leading up to the trade deadline, Jimmy Butler has been the most prominent name linked to the Golden State Warriors. However, it appears the Warriors have bigger targets in mind, figuratively and literally. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Golden State will try to use their expiring contracts and remaining second-round draft assets to […]

With the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline fast approaching, Washington Wizards fans are wondering what the team will do with Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, and Malcolm Brogdon. All three veterans could be flipped for draft capital and/or young players to accelerate Washington’s (6-29) rebuild. The Sacramento Kings remain “a team to watch” in regards to […]

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has emerged as a potential trade target for the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBA Insider Brett Siegel. Both teams are reportedly exploring moves ahead of the league’s February 6 trade deadline, with an eye on bolstering their rosters for the stretch run of the season. […]

As the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler drama continues, there is no doubt that it has been the biggest topic in sports to see what a possible finality can be. The basketball world has touched on the Butler situation including former players like Gilbert Arenas as now Carmelo Anthony gave his thoughts on what has […]

Despite their 13-24 record, the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2024-25 tank is rolling along. Ultimately, the Blazers want to win big in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, not the regular season. With some established veterans on their roster, like big man Deandre Ayton, that could throw a wrench in things. So, with the annual NBA trade […]

Jimmy Butler’s decision that he no longer wants to play for the Miami Heat has not changed a whole lot regarding the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. While several teams have contacted the Heat about possibly trading for Butler, no real traction on a potential deal has formed. The six-time All-Star has hit rock bottom […]

Trade season is upon the NBA world. The Philadelphia 76ers’ lackluster record makes it hard to determine how big of a swing they want to take, though it seems likely that Daryl Morey will still pursue avenues to bolster his roster. The Sixers rank near the bottom of the league in three-point percentage and assists, […]

As the drama between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat lingers, the star might have thrown shade at team president Pat Riley for the way he’s been treated. While people within the basketball world predicting what comes next from the Butler-Heat situation, the 35-year-old could have amplified it with his post on social media. He […]

As the Atlanta Hawks make their way through the unpredictable landscape of the 2024-25 NBA season, trade rumors are beginning to heat up. Despite sitting with a respectable 19-19 record, there’s a growing belief that the current roster may lack the firepower necessary to truly challenge in the Eastern Conference. For the Hawks to truly […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the top position in the Eastern Conference with a 32-4 record. Because of their fine performance, the Cavs are undoubtedly the hottest team in the NBA. Furthermore, it’s a no-brainer basketball-wise to keep the same roster heading into the playoffs. With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Cavs have the option […]

As the 2024-25 NBA season progresses, the Chicago Bulls find themselves at a critical juncture. With a 17-20 record, they remain stuck in the middle of the pack. They seem unable to break into the top tier of the league. Despite the occasional standout performances from stars like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls […]

The Indiana Pacers are navigating an exciting yet unpredictable 2024-25 season. They have increasing optimism about their future. Holding a 20-18 record, they find themselves firmly in the mix for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. However, as the season progresses, the Pacers face the delicate task of balancing immediate competitiveness with long-term growth. […]

As the Charlotte Hornets’ 2024-25 NBA season nears its midpoint, trade rumors are beginning to swirl around the struggling franchise. With an 8-27 record, the Hornets find themselves once again at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Their underwhelming performance, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, has left many wondering if a […]

Following the first DNP for Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic this season, it’s stirring up more conversations surrounding a trade. For the first time since being in Phoenix, he underwent a major change. The Suns benched Nurkic amid a dry spell for the team. However, after not logging a single minute against the Atlanta Hawks, […]

Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat has 2025 off to a hot start – pun intended – in regards to NBA storylines. The build-up to the trade request had its own unique headlines thanks to Butler’s usage of his own hair to drop hints. Furthermore, Butler and his agent nixed the Memphis […]

The Detroit Pistons have a winning record for the first time since they started the 2023-24 season with a 2-1 record. Currently 19-18 this season, the Pistons could move two games above .500 for the first time since Mar. 30, 2019. With Cade Cunningham leading the charge, there is a clear path to this young, […]

Despite being one of the most competitive teams over the years, this season, the Miami Heat are middling and have a gigantic distraction in their own locker room: Jimmy Butler. Butler led the Heat to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, but for several months now, the relationship between Butler and Miami has seemingly […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are at a standstill as the team tries to find another destination for their disgruntled star. The one team that continues to pop up in trade rumors is the Phoenix Suns because that’s where Butler would prefer going and everybody knows, according to Marc Stein. “Word has permeated the […]

The Jimmy Butler and Phoenix Suns trade saga continues, but there’s a new name involved. ESPN host and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes that Suns forward Kevin Durant is at the center of the rumors. While his name hasn’t been involved in a trade, Perkins thinks that these rumors are to keep his former […]

With Jimmy Butler growing unhappy in Miami, it looks like an era in South Beach is coming to an end. Butler was the focal point for the Miami Heat, leading them to a pair of NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Although the era saw Butler and crew exceed expectations, none of the Finals […]

The days of the Golden State Warriors dominating the Western Conference are no more. With roughly four weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Warriors are expected to be one of the more active teams trying to bolster their roster next to Stephen Curry after seeing their 12-3 start to the year become an 18-18 […]

The Dec. 15 newly signed player trade restriction date has come and gone. When that happened, 85 players became eligible to be traded that previously couldn’t be moved. Now, trade season is really picking up, and the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline is just around the corner. That is when the majority of in-season trades […]

As the trade talks involving the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continue, the news has caught the attention of many within the basketball world. Former player Gilbert Arenas has spoken about Pat Riley and Butler before, but this time made a bold prediction regarding the job held by the legendary executive. Arenas would speak on […]

The Orlando Magic received encouraging news about their All-Star forward Paolo Banchero. After missing 33 games due to a torn right oblique, Banchero participated fully in Wednesday’s practice, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he is expected to return during the team’s upcoming back-to-back games against the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) on Thursday or the Milwaukee […]

As people conjure up possible trades involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was on his self-titled podcast to give his own predictions on what the future holds for the 35-year-old. The Heat are looking for a breakthrough without Butler at the moment as he is serving a seven-game suspension, […]