NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 34

In their first game since their controversial divorce with Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets suffered a 124-116 home loss at Barclays Center against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night. Kevin Durant missed the game as he continues to recuperate from a knee injury. He also did not see much action after the […]

The Boston Celtics will have to pay the Brooklyn Nets a king’s ransom in order to acquire Kevin Durant by the NBA trade deadline. Particularly in light of Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks, a KD deal definitely looks more feasible today than it did before. The Celtics must make the most of this […]

If the Miami Heat want to acquire Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets by the NBA trade deadline, it will cost them. It certainly seems more workable now than in the preseason, especially with Kyrie Irving’s move to the Dallas Mavericks. The Heat need to take advantage of this opportunity. After looking like a pretty […]

In case you missed it, Kyrie Irving sat out what turned out to be his last game as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. He missed the Nets’ win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday due to a sore right calf. That was his official injury designation on the report, but it’s no secret that […]

Kyrie Irving has finally set foot in Dallas for the first time since the Brooklyn Nets and the Dallas Mavericks agreed on a blockbuster trade deal. Kyrie is set to have his medical done today with the expectation of the eight-time All-Star making his Mavs debut on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. A new […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have once again come out as losers in the recently concluded Kyrie Irving trade sweepstakes. Ultimately, the Dallas Mavericks prevailed after they successfully pried away the All-Star point guard from the Brooklyn Nets. Be that as it may, it’s not all bad for LeBron James and Co. NBA insider Shams Charania […]

It’s not at all surprising that more than a few Los Angeles Lakers fans believed that Kyrie Irving was on his way to Hollywood prior to the trade deadline. Some also thought that Russell Westbrook would be the sacrificial lamb in a potential blockbuster deal, which would have reunited Russ with former Oklahoma City Thunder […]

“Maybe It’s Me.” That was the full content of LeBron James’ cryptic tweet after news broke that the Brooklyn Nets had agreed to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster deal. Many believed that LeBron was referencing the Los Angeles Lakers’ failed attempt to lure Kyrie to LA. James himself has now […]

The Feb. 9 trade deadline is approaching, and many big names seem to be on the market. Following the deal involving Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, the Brooklyn Nets might end up moving other big names from their roster. Most notably, Kevin Durant’s name has reappeared in trade rumors. The forward requested a trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets made all sorts of waves in the basketball world on Sunday after pulling the trigger on a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks centered around Kyrie Irving. At this point, however, they might not be done just yet. Brooklyn is now being linked to another big move ahead of the NBA trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in scramble mode following the Kyrie Irving drama. The mercurial point guard left an entire fan base in shambles in the span of just 48 hours. He is now off to the Dallas Mavericks, while old friend Spencer Dinwiddie is back in Brooklyn. A Dinwiddie reunion will likely be welcomed with […]

The 2022-23 NBA regular season is entering its final stages. With the Feb. 9 trade deadline around the corner, the clock is ticking for organizations to make key moves. Also, teams such as the Phoenix Suns could be active in the market to improve their roster ahead of the playoffs. Such moves could even include […]

This past offseason was fraught with trade rumors concerning Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, yet they never came close to fruition. However, the rumblings of a deal are back again ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. The Celtics may be making calls about Durant in the wake of Kyrie Irving’s shocking […]

The Chicago Bulls aren’t quite out of contention yet, therefore it’s likely they keep the core together past the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday. One player in particular who is garnering a lot of interest is guard Alex Caruso, who is one of the best backcourt defenders around. And while the front office is […]

The Golden State Warriors haven’t had the 2022-23 season they were hoping for, as their 27-26 record sees them sitting in just eighth place in the Western Conference right now. Admittedly, they are only two-and-a-half games behind the third place Sacramento Kings, but things are going to be even harder for them now that Stephen […]

The Utah Jazz have cooled off after a hot start to the 2022-23 season, and with that in mind, they are likely going to be sellers at the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline. One player who has become a top trade candidate on the Jazz is veteran guard Mike Conley, who is still producing at a […]

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly one of the biggest wild cards on the market ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday, with conversations continuing to escalate surrounding swingman Saddiq Bey, along with Bojan Bogdanović and Alec Burks. Although the team is not eager to part with any of Bey, Bogdanović or Burks, the Pistons […]

Two weeks ago, Rob Pelinka reiterated that he wouldn’t “shoot a bullet early” (trade future assets) unless a player who can vault the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers into championship contention becomes available. So, when Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, LeBron James, hordes of Lakers fans, and the NBA community […]

Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick. This is the haul the Brooklyn Nets received from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Kyrie Irving. The Mavs also included Markieff Morris as part of the blockbuster trade, as the veteran heads over to the Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks gave up quite a haul for Kyrie Irving. This came in the form of an array of future draft picks, Spencer Dinwiddie, and fan-favorite Dorian Finney-Smith. The departure of DFS as part of the blockbuster trade, in particular, seems to have struck a chord with Dallas supporters everywhere as they bid farewell […]

They did it. They really did it. The Dallas Mavericks successfully pulled off a coup on Kyrie Irving after agreeing to a blockbuster trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The Mavs gave up quite a haul for the enigmatic star (Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and multiple future draft picks), and there are a few folks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers definitely need to add more personnel. There is a lot of talk about who they may deal as other clubs make moves and the trade deadline draws near. In fact, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka will likely be mentioned frequently in the following days. This is especially after they missed out […]

There was a likely possibility guard Kyrie Irving would be traded before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The surprising item is the team he ended up going to. It’s the Dallas Mavericks who wins the Irving sweepstakes, and with the win comes the bonafide scoring threat the Mavs wanted to compliment Luka Doncic. With Irving on […]

Spencer Dinwiddie’s tenure with the Dallas Mavericks did not even last for a full calendar year. He’s now on the move again following news of Kyrie Irving’s blockbuster trade. Now that Dinwiddie’s headed back to the Brooklyn Nets, the 29-year-old has sent an emotional message to Mavs fans everywhere as he shows them his appreciation […]

The fallout of Kyrie Irving’s blockbuster trade to the Dallas Mavericks is about to get real. After granting the enigmatic point guard’s request to jump ship, the big question now for the Brooklyn Nets is if it is now time to blow it all up again. The Phoenix Suns seem to be hoping that this […]

It did not take long for Kyrie Irving to join a new team after requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, as he will head to the Dallas Mavericks to join superstar Luka Doncic, and he is said to be “ecstatic” and “looking forward” to it, according to Chris Haynes of TNT and […]

The basketball world pretty much went into a frenzy after news broke that the Dallas Mavericks had successfully pulled off a blockbuster trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets that will see Kyrie Irving take his talents over to Dallas. This was not the best of news for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers, though, as […]

The Brooklyn Nets had their world rocked when Kyrie Irving decided that he wanted a trade away from the team. When that bombshell was announced, everyone expected Brooklyn to acquiesce to the star’s demand. It seems like that’s looking more possible, since they’re planning to bench Irving before the trade deadline, per Chris Haynes. Brooklyn […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have shown glimpses of becoming a playoff contender this season, like many other Western Conference teams. However, they’ve generally been very inconsistent. The NBA trade deadline is coming this week, and the Blazers are well outside the playoff picture. However, they could be ready to make other roster adjustments before the […]

It looks like there may be some trouble in paradise for the Western Conference leading Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets have had some internal drama pop up lately between Jamal Murray and Bones Hyland, which seems to be a parting gift from Hyland, who seems to be heading out the exit door as the trade deadline […]

The NBA trade deadline is creeping up, and it feels like nobody is safe from the trade rumors right now, particularly on the Dallas Mavericks. Aside from Luka Doncic, it feels like anyone on the Mavs could end up getting moved, including their veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr. Hardaway has seen his name pop up […]

The Miami Heat have a huge question to answer about Kyle Lowry. Brought on a couple of years ago in a sign-and-trade, the former All-Star has struggled mightily this season. He’s playing less minutes, and is more often than not on the injury list. Because of that, the team could potentially look for a new […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to Kyrie Irving since the star point guard requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. However, Los Angeles is reportedly hesitant about following through on a deal, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “The Lakers’ position from what I understand is that: They’ve been interested in trading for Kyrie Irving, […]

There’s no doubt the Golden State Warriors would benefit by adding another quality rotation player at the trade deadline. Absent easily tradable salaries, high-value first-round picks and facing a major financial crunch next season, though, it seems increasingly likely the consistently inconsistent defending champions will stand pat as February 9th comes and goes. Steve Kerr […]

No matter what he does, Russell Westbrook cannot seem to find a way to stay out of trade rumors this season. With the trade deadline less than a week away, Westbrook has seen his name pop up in rumors once again, and it looks like he may end up actually getting moved after what feels […]

The Orlando Magic have quietly become one of the more unique teams in the NBA this season. They aren’t very good on paper, with their 21-32 record seeing them sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. But whereas other teams seem content to keep losing in an effort to get a high draft pick, […]

Kyrie Irving has, once again, requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Amid the team’s ongoing losing streak, the star point guard’s desire to leave the team was announced. The primary reason stated was because of Brooklyn’s reluctance to hand Irving a long-term deal. Now, the team is scrambling to pick up the pieces. Apparently, […]

After a scorching hot start to the 2022-23 NBA season, the Utah Jazz have come crashing back down to earth. After leading the Western Conference for a point in time, the Jazz have fallen all the way down to tenth with a 27-27 record. This is more in line with their expectations after they traded […]

On Friday afternoon, Kyrie Irving once again found a way to shock the NBA. Just when it seemed like the Brooklyn Nets were finding some consistency on the court, Irving decided to request a trade off of the Nets as he looks for a new contract. And in the process, the upcoming trade deadline has […]