NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 20

The Golden State Warriors managed a season-low 15 first quarter points against the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Stephen Curry had a potential four-point play overturned to an offensive foul after video review, failing to score until hitting a free throw with 2:51 left in the first half. He finished the game with nine […]

With the 2024 NBA trade deadline looming, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand in an interesting position. Boasting an impressive 33-16 record this season, the Cavs exhibit promise. That said, strategic trades could be the catalyst for their ascent in the league’s hierarchy. As an NBA sportswriter, it’s essential to scrutinize the team’s performance and pinpoint potential […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference, but their championship window may be closing. Joel Embiid is a generational talent, but he has a long injury and was recently diagnosed with a torn meniscus. There is optimism in Philly that Embiid will be back for the playoffs, and if he […]

It seemed as though the Indiana Pacers will inevitably be trading away Buddy Hield after the two sides failed to come to terms to a contract extension. With less than 24 hours to go before the trade deadline passes, Hield reportedly remains on the trade market, with the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly among the 31-year old […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have already pushed their major chip to the center of the table when they acquired James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers back in late October. It may have taken the Clippers a few games to integrate Harden, and now that they have, they look like one of the most unstoppable teams […]

The Atlanta Hawks could be one of the most active teams at the trade deadline. Atlanta has made Trae Young and Jalen Johnson untouchable, but everyone else on the roster could be on the move. The Hawks are 22-28, which has them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta had higher expectations entering the […]

The Charlotte Hornets essentially kicked off the trade deadline proceedings when they dealt combo guard Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat. Given how poorly the Hornets have performed this season, many expected an even bigger fire sale to commence in Charlotte, with the likes of Miles Bridges, Gordon Hayward, and Nick Richards likely to depart […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently enjoying a dream season. They are 35-16, in a virtual four-way tie for first place in the Western Conference alongside the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Wolves have the third-best point differential in the West and fourth in the entire NBA. Their net rating ranks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could be a potential Malcolm Brogdon destination ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The Portland Trail Blazers guard’s name has come up in trade rumors after Philadelphia tried to kick the tires on a potential swap with the Blazers to acquire the former NBA Rookie of the Year winner, per Kyle Neubeck […]

Amidst the excitement of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers stand at a very good spot. They have a sublime 34-15 record, which is the second-best in the entire league so far. As such, the Clippers emerge as formidable contenders for the championship title. As the deadline draws near, many do not expect […]

With the 2024 NBA trade deadline on the horizon, the Minnesota Timberwolves stand at a crucial juncture. Right now, they sport a 35-16 record and tied for second place behind the Los Angeles Clippers. The Timberwolves have showcased their defensive prowess but find themselves in urgent need of offensive reinforcements. The pursuit of a championship […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie denied rumors that he may be bought out if the team cannot trade him ahead of Thursday’s deadline. “Lol I understand y’all mad at me right now. But this ain’t true,” Dinwiddie wrote in response to a report from NetsDaily. Lol I understand y’all mad at me right now. […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, who has been one of the most notable names in NBA trade deadline rumors, was ruled out of Wednesday night’s game versus the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Apart from hurting Atlanta’s chances of pulling off an upset against the Celtics on the road, Murray’s absence also poured more fuel […]

The window has closed for the Golden State Warriors to make the type of blockbuster move at the trade deadline that once seemed necessary to save their season. OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam are already ensconced with the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. The Utah Jazz haven’t made Lauri Markkanen available barring the king’s […]

In less than 24 hours, many teams across the league will look much different due to the moves they make at the NBA trade deadline. Contending teams will increase their championship odds, while those outside of the playoff picture will look to hit the reset button. Already seeing minor trades involving the likes of Monte […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fortified their ball-handling depth for the season’s stretch run and the Detroit Pistons received draft capital for a veteran who’s not in the team’s long-term plans and is set to become a free agent this summer. Win-win, right? Let’s dive into grades for the deal that sent Monte Morris from Detroit to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are entering the NBA trade deadline linked to multiple players. Kyle Kuzma, Andrew Wiggins, and PJ Washington are among the trade candidates who the Mavs have been connected to in rumors. This year’s trade deadline will be important for Dallas in a number of ways. And no, it will not purely rely […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, and the Boston Celtics are officially open for business. The league-leading C’s are sending two second-round picks and forward Lamar Stevens in exchange for Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 The Grizzlies are trading Xavier Tillman to the Boston […]

The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a tightrope as they currently find themselves in the 8th seed of the Western Conference standings. A lot of Dallas’ inconsistencies have to do with their struggles with injuries through much of the year, especially with the likes of Kyrie Irving, Derek Lively II, and Dante Exum — three […]

“The Knicks are back!” Six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire said those words after signing a massive five-year, $99.7 million contract with New York in June, 2010. Aside from a 54-win season in 2012-13, the franchise’s grand revitalization efforts did not come to fruition. This big signing was marred by injuries and fire extinguishers, and the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons are working towards finalizing a trade that would send veteran point guard Monte Morris to the Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr., and a second-round pick appear to be en route to Detroit as part of this trade. The second-round pick going […]

The Brooklyn Nets are seeking stability during their rough midseason stretch. Brooklyn is 20-30 and sits 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. Thus, the Nets are deep in NBA trade rumors ahead of Thursday’s deadline. One NBA Insider believes Spencer Dinwiddie is a primary talking piece. Dinwiddie is reportedly Brooklyn’s main selling point  The Nets […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade big man Xavier Tillman Sr. to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Lamar Stevens and two future second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 The Grizzlies are trading Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks, per @wojespn. The Celtics are sending a 2027 second […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled since Doc Rivers took over as head coach. In fact, Milwaukee is just 1-5 over their past five contests. So will the Bucks, who still hold a strong 33-18 record overall, make a trade before the deadline on Thursday? “Milwaukee is definitely trying, I was talking to a team just […]

Rumors have been flying wild over the last couple of weeks regarding the Atlanta Hawks and a potential trade to ship out Dejounte Murray, and Marc Stein’s latest report leaves things up in the air with just a day to go before the NBA Trade Deadline. “On source close to the process optimistically insisted Tuesday […]

The Philadelphia 76ers received a massive blow this week with the return timeline for reigning MVP and star center Joel Embiid. The Sixers will be without Embiid for at least four weeks, with the expectation that he’ll be out for as much as eight weeks depending on his recovery. With that, and the Sixers’ current […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Once it passes, adding talent ahead of the playoffs becomes difficult. However, the New Orleans Pelicans may have an ace up their sleeve. While the Pelicans are keeping their Karlo Matkovic plans close to the vest, the Slovenian big man has already seen spotted around Crescent City alongside […]

For many teams, the NBA trade deadline is a time for panic. It’s when big contracts get shipped out, disappointing star players are ditched, or new talent is found. But, for the Boston Celtics, the 2024 trade deadline is a time for planning. The Celtics have championship aspirations for the 2023-24 season, and their record […]

After a shaky start to the 2023-24 NBA season, the Phoenix Suns are slowly beginning to find their groove as the second half of the campaign rolls along. Much of Phoenix’s early-season struggles had to do with injuries as both Devin Booker and especially Bradley Beal missed a handful of games to begin the year. […]

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade Kevin Knox, a 2024 second-round pick, and the draft rights to Gabriele Procida to the Utah Jazz ahead of the NBA trade deadline in exchange for forward Simone Fontecchio, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The draft pick going to Utah is actually the more favorable second-round pick of […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is normally not one to admit defeat. That is still very much the case. But he sounded at least a little defeated before Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. And, skipping ahead to the punch line, the reason for his defeatist tone should also motivate the Knicks […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. Not a lot of people expected the Thunder to be among the top teams in the Western Conference this deep into the campaign. Oklahoma City seems pleased with where it stands at this juncture of the season. That’s why […]

As the Houston Rockets head into the middle of February, rumors circle around possible acquisitions with the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. The Rockets’ improved season, compared to previous years, highlights the strengths of their current roster. Coach Ime Udoka even said it himself. Signing him in the offseason is a fast track to returning […]

Changing teams can happen in the NBA via trade or when a particular player becomes a free agent. Throughout the league’s history, we’ve witnessed several stars make dramatic career-changing decisions. While some NBA stars have thrived for their new teams, that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are a handful of NBA stars that […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have decisions to make before the NBA trade deadline. Getting fully healthy is Dallas’ primary need, but they may also be open to making a trade or two. With that being said, Dallas doesn’t need to make a huge splash in order to have a “dream scenario” during the trade deadline. […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t looking to make a huge splash before the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Rather, they’re aiming for a smaller move that could bolster their already potent roster. Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio could fit the bill for that kind of deal. The 28-year-old is reportedly garnering interest from the Celtics ahead of […]

The Boston Celtics have cooled off a bit over the past month, but with a 38-12 record, they still comfortably have the best record in the league as we approach the trade deadline. The Celtics have been the top team in the league all season long, and that shouldn’t change because they haven’t been as […]

The New York Knicks are in the enviable position of having a core that looks like it’s already good enough to compete while having plenty of assets that could help boost their chances of competing for a championship in 2024. To that end, one trade asset the Knicks can dangle is Quentin Grimes, who is […]

It would surprise almost no one—and you may be able to remove the word almost’—if the San Antonio Spurs trade sharpshooter Doug McDermott this week. The franchise is rebuilding and McDermott’s skill and experience are exactly what contenders need down the stretch. What the Silver and Black would get, or wouldn’t get, in return may […]