NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 26

All things considered, the Atlanta Hawks are having a good 2024-25 season; not too many had high expectations for them after trading away Dejounte Murray over the offseason, but the Hawks are on track to finish above .500 for this season — not necessarily an improvement from where they were prior to their trade for […]

The Detroit Pistons are having a solid season, as they’re 21-19 and eighth in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, could be active at the trade deadline to add core pieces for the future. Detroit has improved mightily from the 2023-24 season, as J.B. Bickerstaff has maximized their talent. Under Monty Williams […]

The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Nick Richards and a second-round pick for the Phoenix Suns’ Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. As a starter, Richards is averaging 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in nine starts. While Okogie comes into Charlotte and can provide more depth at […]

As soon as the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards with the Charlotte Hornets, Shams Charania took to X and explained how the new Phoenix big man fits in with his team. “Suns land much-needed help at center with Richards, who’s averaged 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in nine starts this […]

As the drama continues with the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, everybody else on the team still has a season in front of them to worry about as emphasized by Bam Adebayo. While the Heat star’s playing status is up in the air for Wednesday night, he spoke to Marc J. Spears of AndScape. Now […]

ESPN’s NBA Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks, said that the Memphis Grizzlies should consider trading for Jimmy Butler. Marks appeared on The Ryen Russillo Podcast on Wednesday, where he made the case from the Grizzlies’ perspective. “If I’m a team like Memphis and I’m trading some expiring or Marcus Smart or Brandon Clarke and I […]

The Phoenix Suns are trading Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for coveted big man Nick Richards and a second-round pick, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Hornets are sending Nick Richards and one 2nd round pick to the Suns for Josh Okogie and three 2nd round picks, per @ShamsCharania […]

The New York Knicks are back to their up-and-down ways. After capping their first three-game losing streak this season with an embarrassing 26-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Knicks stormed back to beat the Milwaukee Bucks by 34 points. Much of the Knicks’ inconsistencies have to do with a lack of depth and the […]

The NBA trade deadline is one of the busiest and most anticipated days of the year in the basketball world. The Dec. 15 trade restriction date is long past, and now players who were ineligible to be traded until Jan. 15 can be moved, too. That means trade rumors and deals actually being agreed to […]

The odyssey of the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler amplifies every day as there is new reporting from NBA insider Chris Haynes. The Heat suspended Butler for seven games due to “conduct detrimental to the team,” but Haynes reports that there could be a distinction change that could impact the star. Haynes […]

With the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler drama reaching new points every day, new details emerge about the star’s frustration with his recent role on the team. With the Heat facing the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, Butler is eligible to come back from his seven-game suspension on Friday when the Denver Nuggets come into […]

Jimmy Butler’s dissatisfaction with the Miami Heat extends beyond his recent contract dispute and current suspension, according to a report by James Jackson of The Athletic. Butler, who recently requested a trade and was suspended for seven games by the Heat for “conduct detrimental to the team,” has also been frustrated with the franchise’s reluctance […]

The strained relationship between Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley, and the Miami Heat has grown increasingly complex as the February 6 trade deadline approaches. On Monday, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported allegations of potential “transgressions” by Butler, including skipping “morning shootarounds” and insisting on “private flights separate from Miami’s team charter.” However, senior NBA […]

As the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler trade drama continues, there have been an immense amount of details released that show both sides of the story. Even though the Heat play the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, the team is still surrounded by a bevy of rumors including some new reporting from Chris Haynes. […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly would very much like to trade Bradley Beal, possibly for the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, but Beal has a no-trade clause, which has loomed over any and all rumors involving Beal. With his no-trade clause, Beal can effectively veto any trade that includes him for any reason. That has seemingly become […]

NBA fans love drama, and disgruntled Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is the player everyone is watching. After disparaging comments about his time in Miami, Butler will return to action for the Heat against the Denver Nuggets. Although it’s been reported that Butler will be locked in if not traded, many still wonder what will […]

The Chicago Bulls find themselves in the thick of trade rumors once again. With players like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic centered in those discussions, teams are growing increasingly impatient with the Bulls. They want the franchise to make a move. However, head coach Billy Donovan had a word for those teams, and the speculation […]

After a disappointing playoff exit last season, the Denver Nuggets have been trying to power themselves back into the championship conversation. They are currently at the fourth spot in the Western Conference with a 21-15 win-loss card. Although the Nuggets are doing pretty well, a lot of that has to do with Nikola Jokic’s heavy […]

The Indiana Pacers are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 22-18 record as of this story’s writing. After making a deep postseason run during the 2023-24 campaign, Indiana will have a challenge this season as they attempt to climb the standings. Teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are in […]

The Sacramento Kings are currently 20-19 overall as the NBA trade deadline draws near. Sacramento is in ninth place in the Western Conference. If the Kings feel confident enough with Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan leading the way, Sacramento could attempt to buy at the deadline in hopes of adding more talent around […]

What does the future hold for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors? This question continues to grow loud around the NBA every day of the 2024-25 season, especially since the Warriors have gone from the top of the Western Conference standings to being out of the playoff picture. The future is a giant mystery […]

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 […]