NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 35

Kyrie Irving made waves once more, but this time, it’s for taking a page out of his Brooklyn Nets teammate Kevin Durant’s playbook. Irving, the mercurial point guard, requested a trade from the Nets – threatening to leave for nothing in free agency if they decide to keep him in town. As a result, plenty […]

The Brooklyn Nets, despite losing Kevin Durant to injury in mid-January, appeared to have righted the ship following a tumultuous start to the season. As one may recall, the Nets have had to weather a trade request from Durant, an anti-Semitic Twitter saga from Kyrie Irving, and pressing questions regarding Ben Simmons’ commitment to winning […]

Moments after it was revealed that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving had asked to be traded, social media just erupted. Afterward, several possibilities were sent out by Miami Heat fans who were hoping to lure the All-Star to South Beach. Keep in mind that right now, the Heat are in a respectable position. With a […]

We were all taken off guard by this, I guess. That’s Kyrie Irving, though. Maybe it was our fault for not expecting it. We could have mistakenly believed that Irving had seen the folly of his haughty, egocentric, and team-destroying behavior. Maybe it was our fault for believing he had fully recommitted himself to the […]

Earlier this season, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade for Rudy Gobert started to appear like a massive mistake. Right now, however, it’s paying dividends. The Wolves are actually playing well this month. They’ve won six of their last eight games and are 12-6 in January. Minnesota has, in fact, climbed to sixth place in the Western […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade and the Los Angeles Clippers are one of the most likely to teams to land him. This isn’t the first time Irving has sought to leave Brooklyn, as he also made a trade request last summer. Like the last time, Irving appears to be concerned about […]

Nets guard Kyrie Irving sent shockwaves through the NBA when he requested a trade Wednesday a week ahead of the deadline. The request comes after Irving was unable to come to terms with Brooklyn on a max contract extension. Despite the eight-time All-Star’s demand, Brooklyn is under no obligation to trade Irving before the deadline. […]

With Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving requesting to be moved by the NBA trade deadline, everyone is focused on the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Maverick. However, there are quite a few teams that would be interesting trade destinations for the enigmatic star. Particularly the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls. Irving’s fit […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline is almost upon us, and it is officially time for the Los Angeles Lakers to make a bold move. It is time to put Russell Westbrook on the block, pair him with the team’s two available first-round picks and make a Lakers trade deadline deal that will completely reshape the […]

What a difference a year has made for the Charlotte Hornets. It wasn’t that long ago when the Hornets won 43 games, good enough for a play-in berth. With the Hornets on an upward trajectory led by the nascent LaMelo Ball, it seemed like the only way to go for Michael Jordan’s franchise was up. […]

The Utah Jazz came out as one of the biggest winners in the history of NBA trades after they shipped out Rudy Gobert for a package consisting of four first-round picks, a pick swap, and three solid role players in Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Patrick Beverley (in addition to Leandro Bolmaro). And now, they […]

The 2022-23 NBA trade deadline is less than a week away and with that comes the flurry of rumors as reporters try to locate the smoke and assess the fire. For the Denver Nuggets, who lead the Western Conference with a 36-16 record, these have centered around second-year guard Bones Hyland. Though a fan favorite, […]

Russell Westbrook might be playing well for the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn’t mean that he’s safe from a potential trade. Amid the former MVP’s Sixth Man of the Year campaign, LA is still considering a trade ahead of the NBA trade deadline. In addition, they reportedly have engaged in talks with a familiar […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are in a strong position to challenge for another championship this season. In fact, the Bucks are a top defensive club in the NBA and a top rebounding squad. They also carry the second-best win-loss record in the East. The main issue is if they’ll be healthy in the […]

This season, the Philadelphia 76ers are certainly more stable than they were last season. Despite some sporadic injuries to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and James Harden, Philly is one of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference. Right now, they have a 33-17 win-loss record. Daryl Morey and the front office won’t stop working […]

The Washington Wizards are looking for ways to improve in the Eastern Conference, which is always getting stronger. The Wizards currently hold a 24-26 win-loss record. That puts them in ninth place in the conference. Over the next several days, other clubs throughout the league anticipate the Wizards to be buying rather than selling at […]

The Sacramento Kings have the longest playoff drought among the four major North American sports. They have not advanced past the regular season since 2006, but this has been a significant change for the franchise and fanbase from Northern California. Domantas Sabonis has been selected to his third All-Star Game in his first entire season […]

It can be tricky for a franchise to find that balance between completely tanking for the No. 1 pick in the draft while still maintaining one or two foundational pieces. There are some teams that will inevitably be confined to the NBA basement. When the window closes, there is usually not another one ready to […]

The Houston Rockets are in an intriguing situation as the trade deadline of February 9 draws closer. They are 13-38 and at the bottom in the Western Conference. However, there is still intrigue surrounding them since they have Eric Gordon. He’s a seasoned veteran who can aid a playoff team. They also have a number […]

The trade deadline is a crucial moment for many teams in the NBA as they make decisions to either push for the playoffs or plan for the future. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in a unique position. They can keep things as they are and let the season play out. That’s how surprisingly good […]

There is roughly a week till the NBA trade deadline. We expect the Indiana Pacers to focus on roster-building. They should explore deals that can both strengthen and balance their core rotation. This is especially after the team extended Myles Turner’s contract. Here we will look at what potential 2023 NBA trade deadline move the […]

When the NBA trade deadline approaches, you simply never know what will happen. However, one team who always seems to be among the trade rumor headlines is the New York Knicks. For sure, their fans will populate social media with their armchair analyst hats to try to come up with every single trade scenario conceivable […]

The Toronto Raptors are all-in in their efforts to re-tool their roster, as TSN’s Josh Lewenburg reports that the only player that’s currently unavailable in trade talks is second-year forward Scottie Barnes. “Teams are coming to them, they’re listening to offers, and with the exception of reigning Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes – who […]

The writing may already be on the wall for Denver Nuggets second-year guard Bones Hyland, who curiously removed all traces of the Nuggets from his social media bio amidst rumors that the team was looking to trade him. Currently averaging 12.1 points and 3.0 assists in 19.5 minutes per game, Hyland has been dissatisfied with […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso may hear his name in plenty ahead of the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 9) but he isn’t putting much, if any, stock in them. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday about the trade rumors he finds himself in, Caruso says: “I fully expect to be here.” Caruso has been one of […]

Despite signing a five-year, $215 million contract with the Chicago Bulls in the offseason, 27-year-old guard Zach LaVine could find himself on a new team following the Feb. 9 trade deadline. “The [Los Angeles] Lakers, [Miami] Heat, [New York] Knicks and [Dallas] Mavericks have consistently been mentioned by league personnel as holding motivations to land […]

At the time of writing, the Atlanta Hawks are the definition of a bang average team. After their resounding win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night that respawned a hilarious meme, the Hawks are now 26-26, one of only two teams in the NBA with as many wins as losses. An easy scapegoat for […]

More than 60 percent of the season has passed, and yet here the Utah Jazz remain as one of the contenders for a playoff spot in the congested Western Conference. Many expected the Jazz to fall off precipitously from their hot start, but Lauri Markkanen’s All-Star caliber season and the Jazz’ group of underrated hard […]

OG Anunoby has found himself as the subject of plenty of trade rumors over the past year or so. And for the Toronto Raptors, the best course of action for them may be to cash in on the 25-year old forward as a trade asset, given that he could net them a considerable return. Moreover, […]

The Dallas Mavericks appear to be in a bind as of late, despite Luka Doncic’s MVP-caliber play. Christian Wood, acquired by the Mavs this past offseason to give Doncic a reliable co-star, has missed the Mavs’ past six games due to a fractured thumb, which further complicates the Mavs’ plans leading up to the NBA […]

The Toronto Raptors are full of high-end talent but cannot seem to find a rhythm, sitting in 12th place in the NBA’s competitive Eastern Conference as the Feb. 9 trade deadline looms. The roster is heavy with the caliber of player who could join high-end teams and make a difference in the playoff race, including […]

Cam Reddish’s 2022-23 season with the New York Knicks has not gone as expected. Reddish quickly fell out of the Knicks rotation, promptly requested a trade, and has been benched as a result for most of the season. Reddish will almost certainly get dealt before the trade deadline, as rumors have been swirling around him […]

We are officially a week away from the 2023 NBA trade deadline, and it looks like one team that could end up being very busy at the deadline is the Toronto Raptors. Pretty much everyone on the Raptors roster has seen their name floating around in trade rumors recently, including star forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors, on the surface, appear to be ideal trade partners. The Clippers, ever since the dawn of the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George era, have been looking to bolster their floor general situation, while the Raptors, currently at 23-30, appear willing to finally face the music and sell off some of […]

It wasn’t that long ago when all was going well in the New Orleans Pelicans’ world. On January 2, the Pelicans were sitting comfortably within the Western Conference top three alongside the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies with a 23-14 record despite suffering two straight losses at that point. However, Zion Williamson suffered a hamstring […]

The Phoenix Suns’ trade deadline approach will likely be influenced by new team owner Mat Ishbia. We expect them to be active and perhaps aggressive when February 9 rolls along. Keep in mind that, the Suns are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference with a 27-26 win-loss record. They have somewhat recovered from […]

The Dallas Mavericks are an interesting case study on how to properly (or improperly) build around a generational talent like Luka Doncic. Doncic, much like LeBron James in the early 2000s, became too good, too soon (not a bad thing, mind you) that their teams (the Mavs and the 2000s Cleveland Cavaliers) were unable to […]

The Indiana Pacers, despite posting a stronger-than-expected 2022-23 campaign, are currently in free-fall. Before Tyrese Haliburton went down with knee and elbow injuries against the New York Knicks on January 11, the Pacers were comfortably in an outright playoff spot with a 23-18 record. They have gone 1-10 since (including the Knicks loss), which goes […]

According to reports, the Dallas Mavericks are willing to trade anyone on their roster not named Luka Doncic in exchange for a star. Dorian Finney-Smith could end up being a sacrificial lamb for the Mavs as they look to get Luka the help he so desperately needs. Finney-Smith has been linked to a move away […]