NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 41

The Indiana Pacers, expected to bring up the rear in the Eastern Conference before the season began, have overachieved in the 2022-23 campaign, and it’s all thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s ascension as one of the best point guards in the league. In addition, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, linked to a potential trade for the […]

Almost everything the Dallas Mavericks have done this season has revolved around superstar point guard Luka Doncic, and for good reason. Doncic has ascended into an even higher level in just his fifth season in the NBA, putting up monster numbers night after night while shouldering as heavy an offensive burden as he could given […]

The Toronto Raptors’ wacky roster construction appears to be catching up to them. With a lack of a true center and an obvious lack of backcourt depth, the Raptors have struggled this season despite having All-Star caliber talents in Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby. Through 41 games, the Raptors have won just 18 […]

Everyone in the league knows that the Detroit Pistons are open for business with the trade deadline fast approaching. Armed with a few quality veterans that could help contending teams with their playoff pushes, the Pistons should cash in on their trade assets given their status as rebuilders. And accordingly, the Pistons appear willing to […]

When the Phoenix Suns made it to the NBA Finals in 2021, they probably didn’t expect what these last two seasons have looked like. After securing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last year, they were humiliated in Game 7 of the West Semifinals at home by the Dallas Mavericks. This season, they […]

The NBA trade deadline is just about one month away and it presents a good opportunity for the Oklahoma City Thunder to continue to shape their roster. The Thunder are one of the youngest teams in the NBA and the front office has done a good job amassing draft picks for the next couple of […]

After finishing the 2021-22 regular season at the top of the East with a 53-29 record, the Miami Heat could not return to the NBA Finals. The Heat were just one shot away from winning the conference title, but Jimmy Butler’s 3-pointer was just off against the Boston Celtics in Game 7. Fast forward to […]

By the time the trade deadline on February 9 rolls in, the Orlando Magic must make some significant decisions. Of course, the Magic may be less aggressive before the deadline if they decide not to go all-in for a spot in the play-in tournament. Still, Here we will look at the two best trades the […]

What are the Toronto Raptors going to do at the trade deadline? Plenty of contenders are monitoring the 2019 champions, and for good reason. With their record starting to crumble over the last month, there’s speculation about Toronto blowing it up. While the Raptors might not go on a trade bonanza in February, Gary Trent […]

For months, NBA teams that have been angling for a major upgrade to their roster have been circling the Chicago Bulls like vultures. After all, the Bulls, following a promising 46-win campaign last season, have struggled with inconsistencies for much of the 2022-23 season. Thus, therein lied the possibility that the Bulls were going to […]

The Houston Rockets are on pace to have the worst record in the NBA again this season. Last season was an atrocious one for them as well, and it will still take a ton of time before they become relevant again as they continue their rebuilding process. Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. are still […]

The Washington Wizards are in the same category once again: not good enough to make noise in the playoffs but also not bad enough to have great odds at the No. 1 pick. It’s another season of Bradley Beal as the franchise cornerstone of the Wizards, but the future does not seem to be too […]

The Portland Trail Blazers look like they are going all-in on the postseason for 2022-23. Keep in mind that they had a pretty good start to the current season. And though they have hit some rough patches, the Blazers are still very much in the thick of the playoff race in the Western Conference. They […]

Nobody expected much from the Detroit Pistons this season. The bar was set quite low for this team, with most assuming they’d continue tanking for a shot at another marquee rookie in 2023. Well, so far, so good. The Pistons currently tote an 11-31 win-loss record. That’s good enough for last in their division and […]

After a solid start to the 2022-23 NBA season in October, the San Antonio Spurs have gone all-in on tanking for Victor Wembanyama. In fact, the Spurs have gone 8-24 since November started and are currently second-to-the-last in the entire Western Conference. They are just 2.5 games ahead of in-state rivals the Houston Rockets. We’re […]

The Sacramento Kings are not following the script. They should be tanking not contending. Right now, the Kings carry a 20-17 win-loss record. That’s good enough to put them in, get this, first place overall in the Pacific Division. They are higher than BOTH Los Angeles teams, the Phoenix Suns, and the defending champion Golden […]

Can we really consider the Denver Nuggets title contenders? Well, they are tied for the best record in the Western Conference as of this writing. Both the Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies hold 25-13 win-loss records. On the flip side, this team has also lost to the likes of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Los […]

It’s quite hard to describe the kind of team the Miami Heat has been this season. On one hand, they currently have a winning record (20-19) and are in first place in the Southeast Division. On the other hand, their record is good enough for just eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Despite that, for […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently on the up and up. In fact, they have won five games in a row bridging 2022 and 2023. As such, they have shot up to a tie with the Denver Nuggets for No. 1 overall in the Western Conference with a 25-13 win-loss record. They are a game ahead […]

It seems like reality has finally bitten the Utah Jazz. After a strong start to their 2022-23 NBA campaign, the Jazz now tote a 19-21 win-loss record. Keep in mind that at one point this season, the Jazz were actually the top team in the Western Conference. Now, they have lost five of their last […]

The Atlanta Hawks are treading water right now in the 2022-23 NBA season. At 18-20, they don’t have a winning record as of this writing, but they’re still among the top ten teams in the Eastern Conference. Right now, the Hawks find themselves 1.5 games behind the Miami Heat and a game ahead of the […]

The NBA trade deadline is a month away, but the front office for the Boston Celtics is already starting to make moves. Per NBA insider Shams Charania, the Celtics dealt center Noah Vonleh as well as cash considerations to the San Antonio Spurs. While the C’s didn’t receive anyone in this trade (they got a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are comfortably in the hunt in the Eastern Conference, and MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo is making another strong case to take home the top award. With the NBA Trade Deadline just over a month away, what direction should the Bucks go? Fighting amongst teams like the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, and Cleveland […]

The Dallas Mavericks are certainly feeling the loss of guard Jalen Brunson, but between Luka Doncic’s brilliance and the contributions from big man Christian Wood, the Mavs remain in the playoff hunt. Wood, who has broken into the starting lineup as of late, is looking for a long-term extension from the team and while the […]

With the 2022 year officially in the books, the 2022-23 NBA season is approaching its final half. By now, teams are likely familiar with what they can accomplish this season. Whether it is to make a final push to the playoff zone or to embrace a rebuild, some organizations should be quite active in the […]

With the NBA trade deadline looming in just over a month, rumors and potential packages have been swirling around the league. There was even rumored interest in Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, however these reports likely won’t come to fruition. The chances the C’s deal Pritchard before the Feb. 9 deadline are slim to none, according […]

The Charlotte Hornets are presently in a position that one year ago they didn’t imagine they would be. Last season they were 19-17 heading into the New Year and were looking like one of the more promising young teams in the NBA. Flash forward to present day and they are sitting at 10-26 and near […]

Nikola Jokic is a one-of-a-kind player. He’s one of the few players in the league who is legitimately worth building a team around because of his transcendent skill set. The Denver Nuggets realize this and have made moves to improve Jokic’s supporting cast, but there is more work to be done. The Nuggets’ goals for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is clearly losing patience as he nears his 38th birthday. After another ugly Lakers loss, this time to his former team, the Miami Heat, James made some pointed comments to the media that sounded like a cry for help. He can still play basketball at a high level and […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are performing much better this year than they did last season. If we’re being honest, they’re actually playing better than expected. The Blazers currently have a win-loss record of 18-16. That puts them right in the thick of the playoff race in the Western Conference. In fact, the Blazers are currently […]

The Indiana Pacers are performing far better than virtually everyone anticipated. In fact, they currently have a win-loss record of 18-17. With that slate, the Pacers are tied for sixth in the Eastern Conference with the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat. As of this writing, the Pacers have also won three of their […]

The Denver Nuggets are in a pretty good spot right now. They presently sit at the top of the Western Conference with a 22-11 win-loss record. They are currently one game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the West’s top seed. The Nuggets have also won their last five games as of this writing. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are not in a very good spot right now. They are presently ranked 11th in the Western Conference with a 16-18 record. They are currently behind the Golden State Warriors for the last play-in berth. The Timberwolves have also lost their last three games as of this writing. Suffice it to say […]

The Chicago Bulls had a prime opportunity to extend their winning streak to four on Monday night when they welcomed the cellar-dwelling Houston Rockets to the United Center. The vibes seemed better after recent rumors of on-court tension involving stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, plus a halftime blowup during an ugly Bulls loss to […]

After years of competing for an NBA title, the Houston Rockets are now in a very different place. Following the trade of James Harden in 2020-21, the team entered a rebuilding phase. Now, the Rockets are a perennial lottery organization. That means that they could be sellers ahead of the upcoming NBA trade deadline and […]

The Orlando Magic entered the 2022-23 NBA season full of expectations. Mostly due to this year’s No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero, the team had a lot more eyes on it. While things are still taking shape in Florida, it seems the Magic will once again be in the lottery. Due to this transitional period in […]

The 2022-23 season is the start of a new era for the San Antonio Spurs. After missing the playoffs for three consecutive years, the Spurs fully embraced the rebuilding mode by trading All-Star guard Dejounte Murray in exchange for most first-round picks. With the 2023 NBA trade deadline approaching in under two months, expect San […]

The Atlanta Hawks made multiple trade splashes in the offseason, sending out a boatload of assets to pair Dejounte Murray with Trae Young while also shipping Kevin Huerter to the Sacramento Kings to save money. The decisions haven’t really worked out so far, with the Hawks stumbling to a 15-15 record. Will Atlanta look to […]

The Dallas Mavericks surprised the NBA world last season when they advanced to the Western Conference Finals, but the Mavs’ success has not translated to their 2022-23 campaign. Losing Jalen Brunson has been predictably painful, with Luka Doncic lacking the necessary help as others struggle alongside him, even though Christian Wood is putting up solid […]