NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 21

For the past few months or so, Dejounte Murray has become the most prominent player involved in trade talks. The Atlanta Hawks have come to the realization that a core of Murray and Trae Young may not lend itself to winning, and as a result, it’s looking likely that Murray will be changing homes with […]

The Washington Wizards, despite their 9-41 record at the time of writing, are poised to keep Kyle Kuzma on the team, rebuffing reported trade overtures from the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings in the process. But the Wizards, being one of the worst teams in the association, remain poised to be sellers at the trade […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly acquiring Buddy Hield from the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Indiana will receive Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks in return. The 76ers are trying to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference despite […]

One word always comes to mind that accurately depicts the NBA trade deadline. As simple as it is, craziness is the word synonymous with this time of the year in The Association. But the 2023-24 season has a different feel to it, one that has seen more teams hesitant to make big moves contrary to […]

The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes, and even attempted to trade for him, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. However, Dallas’ trade efforts with the Knicks were reportedly “rejected” by New York, sources told HoopsHype. Grimes, 23, has been mentioned in trade rumors ahead of the 2024 deadline. It’s […]

Despite all the rumors swirling around the Charlotte Hornets’ roster, the turnover won’t clean out the house like everyone expected. While the Hornets have talked to teams about Miles Bridges, he’s not going anywhere. Bridges’ agent, Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul, told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst Thursday morning that he won’t approve any trade and will stay […]

The Chicago Bulls are in an interesting spot ahead of today’s NBA Trade Deadline, and while the organization has publicly stated its desire to remain competitive, the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly the team to watch as we approach 3 p.m. ET, according to KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls have some interesting trade […]

As the 2024 NBA trade deadline approaches, the Atlanta Hawks emerge as active players in trade talks. Surrounded by swirling rumors and feeling the mounting pressure, the franchise stands at a crucial crossroads that could define its trajectory for the rest of the season. With time ticking away, the Hawks face the imperative to orchestrate […]

During the offseason, it appeared as though the Dallas Mavericks addressed their need for a power forward by signing 3-and-D player Grant Williams. However, after a scorching start, Williams’ production has tapered off, and as a result, the Mavericks have been forced to rely on Derrick Jones Jr. as the team’s starting four, with Josh […]

All season long, the Phoenix Suns depth has been their biggest weakness, and with the trade deadline approaching, that looks to be an area that they are looking to address. That has led them to the Brooklyn Nets, where a pair of solid two-way forwards appear to have caught their attention. The 2023-24 season has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the biggest players on the trade market with a few hours to go before the deadline. Astronomical expectations always come with being a LeBron James-led team, and at present, the Lakers have fallen way short of expectations. As a result, the Lakers are expected to be one of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers received unfortunate news when Joel Embiid tore his meniscus, sidelining him for a minimum of four weeks. Embiid’s MVP chances are now down the drain, but the 76ers’ key objective is to remain a top-six seed in the East, so they will not go through the rigors of the play-in tournament. It […]

It never looked like Bruce Brown was going to be staying long with the Toronto Raptors franchise in the aftermath of landing in the North as the main salary centerpiece in the trade that brought Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers. Brown, according to the rumor mill, has drawn plenty of interest on the market […]

The trade deadline is just hours away, and one of the biggest names who could end up being on the move is Kyle Kuzma. The Washington Wizardsare  laboring through a horrific campaign, and teams are checking in to see if they have any interest in moving Kuzma, with the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings being […]

Approaching the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the Brooklyn Nets stand at a critical juncture. Sporting a disappointing 20-30 record, the team faces the urgent need for strategic transactions to salvage their season and build for the future. With swirling trade rumors and mounting pressure, the Nets’ front office confronts a pivotal moment in their pursuit […]

LOS ANGELES — Paul George, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for what’s expected to be a quiet NBA trade deadline on their front, with the potential exception being PJ Tucker. With the 3 p.m. ET Thursday deadline looming, any number of trades could happen around the league as teams look to […]

After missing the entirety of the 2022-23 season and the start of the 2023-24 season after pleading guilty to charges of domestic violence, Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has returned to his fringe All-Star form two seasons ago. In fact, the Hornets forward is currently on a tear, having dropped a combined 86 points over […]

Amid the Golden State Warriors’ tumultuous 2023-24 season, they have found themselves prominently involved in trade rumors. After all, the expectation as long as Stephen Curry is playing at a high level is for them to compete for a championship, much less a playoff spot. Alas, to this point, the Warriors have stood pat, and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, back in late October, had to acquire PJ Tucker in addition to James Harden to complete the blockbuster trade that would end up turning the team’s fortunes around. While Tucker has clearly lost a step, the hope was that he would continue to be a solid 3-and-D rotation piece for a […]

The Golden State Warriors are reaching a crossroads with their current core that, at the moment, doesn’t appear to have enough two-way firepower to legitimately contend for a championship. As a result, the Warriors have been brought up in plenty of trade rumors, with the likes of Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul all […]

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 […]