NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 39

The Los Angeles Clippers are still in contention for a playoff spot right now, as their 25-24 record is good for sixth place in the Western Conference, but it’s safe to say they haven’t managed to meet expectations this season. As a result, many folks are expecting the Clippers to try to pull off some […]

The San Antonio Spurs have reportedly been “very active” on the trade market ahead of the NBA’s deadline, and more than half a dozen teams have inquired about center Jakob Poeltl, including the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics, according to LJ Ellis of SpursTalk. The Austrian center has averaged 12.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.9 […]

With the 2023 NBA trade deadline just a few days away (February 9), the New York Knicks sit in seventh place in the East at 25-23. The team needs to make some moves and have some things break their way to put together a team that can get into the playoffs (not just the play-in) […]

The Brooklyn Nets have rebounded from an extremely rough start to the season to reemerge as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference once again. And while they are currently trying to stay afloat with Kevin Durant on the sidelines, they figure to be a very dangerous team once the playoffs roll around […]

The thought of Jakob Poeltl playing alongside Luka Doncic will excite Dallas Mavericks fans. An NBA scout reportedly revealed that the Mavs are the “dark horse” in the Poeltl trade sweepstakes, per LJ Ellis. Ellis shared what the scout told him, per SpursTalk.com. “[Poeltl] would be a talent upgrade in a position of need and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were hoping to emerge as a serious title contender in the 2022-23 season, but so far, that simply has not happened. While they are sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference, their 25-24 record is certainly not what fans were expecting from them entering the season, and it has resulted […]

The Boston Celtics’ rotation of bigs at the start of the season included a 36-year-old Al Horford, the not-so-big Grant Williams, and a steady stream of journeymen. But now that Robert Williams is back, the center position no longer seems to be a major worry. However, Boston could want to make a move for extra […]

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura turned heads across the league when he refused to comment on whether he had asked the team for a trade, and his name has subsequently come up in trade talks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “No comment,” Hachimura said earlier this week when asked if he demanded a trade, […]

Serge Ibaka just has not been the same player ever since he suffered a back injury in the 2020-21 season. Signed by the Los Angeles Clippers to supplement their frontcourt depth alongside Ivica Zubac, Ibaka fell off a cliff during the 2021-22 campaign, which eventually led to his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks during last […]

The Boston Celtics have been in control of the Eastern Conference for most of the 2022-23 season. Once the Milwaukee Bucks cooled off after their torrid start to the season, the Celtics took control of their conference, and haven’t looked back since. With a 35-12 record, the C’s have the best record in basketball, and […]

The NBA trade deadline comes on February 9th, and the Golden State Warriors need to strengthen their rotation if they hope to compete in the playoffs. To be specific, the Warriors may need additional size at the five position since they are severely weak in that area. The struggling bench would also benefit greatly from […]

The Toronto Raptors are about to hit their most crucial part of the season as they embark on a seven-game road trip that will carry them almost all the way through to the NBA trade deadline. For the players on this team, Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks could have very well been their […]

The Miami Heat are “indeed interested” in New York Knicks swingman Cam Reddish, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers are also well known to be suitors of Reddish, per previous reports. Traded to the Knicks during the 2021-22 season, Reddish has averaged just 7.4 points per […]

The Utah Jazz’s hot start to the 2022-23 season is long gone now, and while they still remain in contention for a spot in the Play-In Tournament, it’s clear that they are going to be sellers at the 2023 NBA trade deadline now rather than buyers. While many of their players are available, one player […]

As the NBA’s trade deadline approaches, talk is getting louder about the prospects of Utah Jazz forward Malik Beasley becoming a wanted man for one of the league’s contenders, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. With everyone trying to match firepower, a team can never have enough shooting, and Beasley could fit that need for […]

With the playoffs now out of reach, the Charlotte Hornets should be sellers at the coming NBA trade deadline. For the remainder of the season, they should prioritize giving their prospects like James Bouknight, Mark Williams, and Kai Jones playing time so the team can assess them for the future. LaMelo Ball may also be […]

The Phoenix Suns appear to be having some problems, and it’s not only Devin Booker’s groin injury. Chris Paul hasn’t been himself this entire season, and the forward positions have two obvious openings since Cam Johnson’s knee issues and Jae Crowder’s trade situation. As a result, the Suns are mired in 10th place in the […]

The Charlotte Hornets could be shaking things up. Per NBA insider Marc Stein, the team is “prepared to take calls” on Gordon Hayward as they look to move a few veteran players. Stein also reports that Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. are players that the Hornets are open to moving. Frankly, Hayward hasn’t made […]

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, there is a “rising belief leaguewide” that the Utah Jazz is “open to listening to trade pitches to anyone on the roster” outside of Lauri Markkanen or Walker Kessler. Utah has one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA. Having traded away the former face of the franchise […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have offered the Houston Rockets an astounding four second-round picks for Eric Gordon, Marc Stein reported on Substack on Saturday. The Bucks are looking to upgrade their bench, and offered four picks to the Rockets for Gordon’s services the rest of the season. The Bucks have eight second-round picks to offer in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers missed the services of superstar Damian Lillard a ton last season. The speculation was the front would eventually trade all their core pieces and start from scratch with youthful guys like Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. However, they did not execute a complete rebuild as it was more of retooling their […]

The Indiana Pacers have arrived earlier than expected. Acquiring Tyrese Haliburton in exchange for Domantas Sabonis was quite the masterstroke that expedited their contending timeline. However, Haliburton’s knee and elbow injuries threaten to derail Indiana’s surprising 2022-23 campaign, which complicates their trade deadline plans even further. It’s no secret that the Pacers have tried to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are well within the thick of things in the Eastern Conference race, but they have plenty of competition this year. With the Celtics, 76ers, Cavaliers, Nets, and others all fighting to lead the conference, this Bucks team needs to make some moves before the NBA Trade Deadline. Giannis Antetokounmpo has put together […]

The NBA trade deadline is only a couple of weeks away and the Houston Rockets look to be a team that might be making a couple of moves. It’s not so much that they’re looking to add players to the team though. The Rockets are clearly in rebuilding mode and there are a couple of […]

The Denver Nuggets have been on a tear lately. They have won eight straight games and are now playing their best basketball of the whole season. Denver is currently holding a 32-13 win-loss record, which is the best in the Western Conference. There are many good things about the Nuggets’ current state as a team. […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has officially hit its halfway mark, which means the clock is ticking for any game-changing moves. With the February 9th trade deadline getting closer and closer, contenders such as the New Orleans Pelicans could be active in the market as they try to find the final pieces to make a push […]

It’s about that time of they year when contenders are figuring out how to set themselves up for a successful second half of the season. The Milwaukee Bucks are getting in that spirit, as they intend to trade veteran center Serge Ibaka ahead of the deadline, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. […]

The Washington Wizards are in an interesting spot as the trade deadline approaches. Washington sits in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-26 record. The Wizards’ front office has been unwilling to rebuild and sell their pieces but has been unable to surround Bradley Beal with a competitive roster. Washington has three All-Star […]

With a new ownership comes sweeping changes for the Phoenix Suns. Their former owner, Robert Sarver, was known as a penny-pincher. Early reports said that any potential deal had to be approved by Sarver to see if they are an expensive spend or no. However, that stance now changes with the new owner, Mat Ishbia. […]

The Utah Jazz moved both Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert in the same offseason, so it was expected for the Jazz to head toward the rebuilding phase. The return package they received for both stars was composed mainly of young assets and draft picks, so the expectation for them was to compete for the top […]

The Golden State Warriors have a good team. It might not look like that right now given how the Dubs are sitting on a 22-22 record and the sixth seed in the West. However, this is the defending champs we’re talking about here and this is pretty much the same group that won the title […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most inconsistent teams this year. Their formula to success does not seem to be sustainable if they want to compete for an NBA championship in the next couple of years. Luka Doncic is on track for another top 5 MVP performance at the very least, but he […]

After a subpar start to the season, the Heat have successfully reentered the postseason picture. They have won seven of their last 10 games and currently sit atop the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. Of course, they should continue improving the roster in the weeks to come. As such, here we will look at […]

The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching and for a team like the Los Angeles Lakers who have been falling short of expectations, the pressure continues to mount for them to make a move to upgrade the roster. One player that they have been rumored to have interest in is the New York Knicks’ Cam […]

The Toronto Raptors may be one of the most promising teams in the NBA, with an intriguing cast of characters that pride themselves on their length and defensive ability. Nonetheless, the 11th-seed Raptors do have kinks to work out in their rotation. Namely, a number of promising players who desire a larger offensive role and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers haven’t had the start to the 2022-23 season that they were hoping for. They have struggled with injuries to key players and inconsistent play up and down their lineup all season long, and the result has been a 23-24 record, which is good for just eighth place in the Western Conference […]

The NBA trade deadline is drawing closer with each passing day, and with many teams still in contention for a playoff spot as we begin the second half of the season, it’s looking like there could be some crazy moves that end up happening before the deadline strikes. One team that many folks are hoping […]

The Golden State Warriors are attempting to pull off one of the trickiest roster-building exercises in professional sports. They are trying to maintain their status as contenders, their veteran core led by none other than Stephen Curry, all the while developing young prospects that could soon take up the mantle once the veterans move on […]

The Washington Wizards are in the middle of yet another uninspiring season; ever since their last postseason berth in 2018 with the John Wall and Bradley Beal-led core, they have made the postseason just once, a miracle second-half turnaround that culminated in a play-in tournament triumph. Even with that small consolation thanks to Russell Westbrook’s […]