NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 32

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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have ample draft capital, and they are said to be looking to use some of them to get additional picks available for use sooner rather than later. At the same time, there are rumors that they are looking in the direction of a couple of scorers ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline with […]

Mardi Gras and the NBA’s Trade Deadline are creeping up quickly, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. Unfounded rumors get thrown around more than beads but even a hint of being on the trade block can spark the end of a complex relationship. Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans need not worry about any […]

Kyle Kuzma will be firmly on the wrong side of 30 years old when the Washington Wizards are finally ready to compete for their next playoff berth. As the trade deadline dawns, though, that seemingly inevitable reality apparently hasn’t caused the Wizards to lower their “high asking price” in a potential deal for the veteran […]

LeBron James seems a tad underwhelmed with the Los Angeles Lakers as the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline nears. The Lakers are 27-25, middle of the road on offense and defense, facing the play-in tournament (again). Over the past week — which culminated in a three-game win streak — LeBron has verbally stuck to basketball when […]

Andrew Wiggins has emerged as a popular trade candidate. The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of an underwhelming 2023-24 season, and could look to move Wiggins ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Golden State has reportedly not received an offer for Wiggins that has truly caught their interest yet. According to Brett Siegel […]

The Dallas Mavericks continue to be linked to forwards ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Andrew Wiggins, however, may not be on Dallas’ radar any longer. Sources reportedly told NBA insider Marc Stein that the Mavericks’ interest in the Golden State Warriors forward may be “overstated,” via marcstein.substack.com. Wiggins has previously been mentioned as a […]

The Chicago Bulls will be one of the most intriguing teams to follow ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Zach LaVine was one of their most popular trade candidates prior to his injury, but Chicago may still look to trade players such as DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso. In fact, according to Brett Siegel of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been arguably the biggest surprise of the 2023-2024 NBA season. The young Thunder team is tied for the top spot in the Western Conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves, both with identical 35-15 records entering Tuesday night’s action against the Utah Jazz. Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, all signs point […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fired Adrian Griffin and then hired Doc Rivers in a stunning turn of events. Just days before the NBA Trade Deadline, they are one team to keep an eye on amid a flurry of rumors. One player they are reportedly expressing interest in is Bruce Brown, per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. ‘The Milwaukee […]

When the Chicago Bulls signed DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball in 2021 to pair with All-Stars Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, the organization imagined this group becoming one of the better cores in the entire Eastern Conference. While this seemed to be the case during the first half of the 2021-22 season, things began to […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, there are a bevy of options and avenues the Miami Heat can take here after they made the deal for star guard Terry Rozier two weeks ago. They can do what fans know them most for is which keeping silent or they can make some more moves. While there […]

Every trade deadline has been similar for the Miami Heat as fans crave the front office to make a needle-changing move, and it usually does not happen. Typically, President Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra feel like the team is fine the way it is which granted, it has resulted in big postseason runs […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking like a team to watch at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. They are mired in mediocrity at 23-27 at the moment and are looking at the play-in tournament square in the face. But with little hope of even advancing into the playoffs, let alone winning a playoff series or two, […]

The New York Knicks, ever since they acquired OG Anunoby, have gone on a roll, even though they recently lost Julius Randle to a two-to-three-week long injury. Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo have taken their game up a notch, and Josh Hart remains a reliable hand, as always. But with the departure of Immanuel Quickley, […]

The New York Knicks are 32-18, and currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have a legitimate chance to make it to the NBA Finals and they should be going all-in this season. They already made one major move in trading for OG Anunoby, and another deal could put New York in […]

The 1.0 version of the 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers completed its 52-game beta test on Monday with a 124-118 win over a shorthanded Charlotte Hornets group (things got too close for comfort late, but Los Angeles overall rolled). The next time the Lakers lace it up, on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets, the 2024 […]