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The NBA Trade Deadline is just about one month away on Feb. 8 and the trade winds have certainly been blowing. One of the players whose name has come up in trade rumors is Chicago Bulls All-Star guard Zach LaVine. The Bulls got off to a slow start to the season and LaVine’s name started […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching and one of the biggest names in trade talks is Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Pascal Siakam. The Raptors have been a team teetering between being a middle of the pack team and blowing it up for a rebuild. As a result, Siakam has seen his name floated in […]

The Sacramento Kings are 22-14 and could make a move to further bolster their roster ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Adding veteran talent would help Sacramento emerge as a true contender in the talented Western Conference. Kings beat reporter James Ham recently told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that Sacramento may be a realistic landing […]

With the NBA trade deadline about a month away, speculation and rumors around the league have been coming at a premium. Things change around the league every day, every hour, every minute. Around this time of the year, every rumor and every ounce of speculation can completely flip with one phone call. The trade deadline […]

The NBA’s Trade Deadline is less than a month away and teams are starting to commit to certain pathways. Contenders are waiting, looking to load up on the cheap. Sellers are starting to strike deals before the market resets and potential trade partners move on to other options. The standings are starting to shake out […]

The San Antonio Spurs are not playoff contenders in 2023-24. They hold a 5-30 record as of this story’s writing and will not be favored to acquire many stars via trade ahead of the deadline. With that being said, San Antonio is reportedly interested in a reunion with guard Dejounte Murray. “Dejounte Murray is trade […]

The Charlotte Hornets are having another disappointing season, as they are 8-26 through 34 games. Their star guard, LaMelo Ball, has only appeared in 15 games due to injuries. In his 15 games, Ball has averaged 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He is shooting 44.3 percent from the field […]

The Denver Nuggets are 26-12 this season and are on their quest to repeat as NBA champions. The Nuggets are playing at a high level and will be buyers as the 2024 NBA trade deadline approaches. The Nuggets are led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who impacts the game in many ways. Jokic is putting […]

The Boston Celtics have the best record in the league through their first 35 games. At 28-7, Boston is dominating opponents, including a perfect 17-0 record at home. That doesn’t mean Brad Stevens and the Celtics will stay put, though, at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Following a disappointing loss to the Miami Heat in […]

The Detroit Pistons, currently struggling with a dismal 3-33 record in the 2023-2024 NBA season. As such, they are in dire need of a catalyst to revitalize their performance. This is where Pascal Siakam, the Toronto Raptors’ power forward, enters the picture. He has become a focal point in various trade speculations. In this piece, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are approaching a crossroads with the luxury tax and the Feb. 8 trade deadline is just over a month away. Big names like O.G. Anunoby have already been moved. There are of course a lot of moving parts but, save for a Kira Lewis Jr. salary dump to avoid the luxury […]

A lot of attention is on what the Chicago Bulls will do with Zach LaVine with the NBA Trade Deadline approaching in early February, but the team reportedly is not ruling out using Lonzo Ball’s insurance-covered contract in a trade to add talent to the roster, according to Marc Stein. Lonzo Ball’s struggles with knee […]

The Boston Celtics are comfortable atop the Eastern Conference standings, but not complacent. Ahead of the February 8th trade deadline, there have been rumblings that the C’s might make a move. And even though they’re currently 28-7 with one of the best starting lineups in the league, some more depth in the frontcourt could help. […]

Much like Dejounte Murray, Malcolm Brogdon could be an addition the New York Knicks decide to pursue ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Despite winning the 2016-17 Rookie of the Year award and the 2022-23 Sixth Man of the Year award, Brogdon has never received the acclaim he deserves. At 6’4”, he’s a pretty […]

If the Golden State Warriors make a major move at the 2024 trade deadline, there’s a chance Chris Paul has already played his last game in blue and gold. The future Hall-of-Fame point guard is expected to miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken left hand, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. That […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the teams to struggle immensely in the first 30+ games of the season. After adding Chris Paul, Dario Saric, and a few other guys, it was expected that the team would be a serious contender in the Western Conference. Draymond Green’s lengthy absence and the plethora of blown […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to be a mess this season as Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in Steve Kerr. After Kuminga was benched for the final 18 minutes in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, reports emerged that the 21-year-old forward doesn’t feel he can reach his full potential under Kerr. Kuminga had 16 points, […]

If there’s one player who has seen his name come up in trade rumors seemingly every season, it’s Utah Jazz forward John Collins. Back when he was a member of the Atlanta Hawks, Collins seemingly had his name in trade rumors every trade deadline. Each deadline though he remained with the Hawks. This offseason he […]

Just hours after being mentioned as a “serious suitor” for Pascal Siakam, the Sacramento Kings have reportedly pulled out of the race for the Toronto Raptors star. According to the latest updates, it doesn’t mean that the Kings and Raptors won’t re-engage on discussions for a potential deal since things remain “fluid.” But for now, […]

Trade winds and chatter are heating up as the NBA Trade Deadline season is officially here. There’s still a little over one month to go until the deadline but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning. The Toronto Raptors appear to be open for business following the OG Anunoby trade. One name that has […]

A “serious suitor” has emerged in the Pascal Siakam trade sweepstakes. The Sacramento Kings have become major players for the Toronto Raptors star leading up to the February 8th trade deadline, according to NBA insider Shams Charania, “gaining interest” in the idea of teaming him with franchise cornerstone De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. “The Raptors […]

It will not be long until all 30 front offices across the league begin scrambling. Trade season has already begun and with the NBA trade deadline less than five weeks away, let the rumors and speculation begin! The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks have already made headlines with their trade involving OG Anunoby before […]

A lot of people around the NBA were perplexed by the Atlanta Hawks-Dejounte Murray trade. It was a big gamble on two lead guards sharing a backcourt. In a vacuum, the idea of two creators makes a lot of sense. But in reality, only one can be the true floor general. And it’s probably created […]

The Atlanta Hawks were a popular pick to make a leap in the 2023-24 season. After pushing the Boston Celtics to six games in the playoffs last season and head coach Quin Snyder entering his first full season with the club, there was plenty of reason for such optimism. But things have not gone to […]

One step forward and two steps back. This has been the story of the 2023-24 season for the Golden State Warriors, especially after their collapse against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. The Warriors are a hot topic of discussion around the NBA world right now given their position in the Western Conference and the […]

The 2024 NBA trade deadline is in exactly five weeks. Zach LaVine and Pascal Siakam are two of the main stars who will be discussed as potential major pieces to be moved in the middle of the season. While he may not be an All-Star, Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is yet another notable player […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently struggling. LA was defeated by the Miami Heat, who were without Jimmy Butler on Wednesday, dropping their record to below .500. Questions have also emerged about head coach Darvin Ham’s future with the Lakers. Los Angeles seemingly doesn’t want to rebuild, though. LA made a lot of moves this […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 18-15 to start the season, which has them in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs had high expectations after finishing 3rd in the East last season, and as the NBA trade deadline approaches they will have to make interesting some decisions. The Cavs have been inconsistent thus far. Injuries […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, believe it or not, maybe don’t even need a significant upgrade at the trade deadline to win a title this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and company enter Wednesday’s action at 23-9, a game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for first-place in the Western Conference. The Thunder’s +8.5 net rating ranks third […]

The Washington Wizards hit the reset button in the offseason, trading away Monte Morris, Kristaps Porzingis, and three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. After acquiring Jordan Poole from the Golden State Warriors in a trade involving Chris Paul and inking Kyle Kuzma to a four-year, $90 million contract in free agency, the Wizards entered the 2023-24 NBA […]

With the OG Anunoby trade removing two important pieces from the New York Knicks’ rotation, there are some obvious holes that remain. Interestingly, the Chicago Bulls are in town to for a Wednesday night matchup, and they have some guys who the Knicks would presumably like to add to bolster rotation.  Chicago is 15-20 on […]

Following a promising start to the season, the Brooklyn Nets have lost nine of their last 11 games. The new-look squad has not been competitive during that span, ranking 27th in net rating with seven losses by double digits. Mikal Bridges’ struggles have played a significant role in the cold stretch. After averaging 24.7 points […]

The Los Angeles Clippers already made their big move for the 2023-24 season when they dealt four of the power forwards in their rotation plus a few draft assets in their trade for James Harden. It was a rough go for the Clippers at first, but now, the veteran team helmed by head coach Tyronn […]

HOUSTON – Each time a new calendar year arrives, the NBA edges closer to the regular season trade deadline. Even before December ended, a trade had already occurred, sending OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. This near-blockbuster trade gives us a preview […]

The Atlanta Hawks are 13-19 to begin the New Year, only further away from making good on a surprise run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals than before the regular season tipped off. After replacing Nate McMillan on the sidelines with Quin Snyder midway through a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, could more major structural changes be […]

The New York Knicks acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors was the first of likely several dominoes to fall leading up to the annual NBA trade deadline. Teams like the Raptors are expected to be sellers at the deadline, while possible contenders like the Boston Celtics expect to be buyers. Meanwhile, teams in limbo, […]

The New York Knicks kicked off NBA trade season Saturday, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby in a move that could have major implications for the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks and Nets have been rumored landing spots if the Cleveland Cavaliers were to trade star guard Donovan Mitchell. […]

There are just over five weeks until the 2024 NBA trade deadline. As is the case every season, the notion of star players being on the move has become the center of conversations around the league in recent weeks. When league executives met at the G League Showcase in Orlando near the end of December, […]

The New York Knicks made a blockbuster move on Saturday, acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. The deal sent RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round pick via Detroit to Toronto for Anunoby. While many were quick to say the Knicks gave up too much, they acquired an elite defender who is a […]