NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 44

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, which will bring forth a few months of chaos. Trades can go from franchise-altering moves to adding a role player to get a team over the hump in the NBA Playoffs. For the Sacramento Kings, they will be looking to add building blocks for the future. It’s no […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is always an exciting time. Teams without playoff hope dump players for anything. Teams with playoff aspirations aim for a superstar, mortgaging the future for a chance at an NBA title and do whatever it takes when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Well the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline was no […]

The trade deadline is done and the entire landscape of the NBA has drastically shifted. Contending teams bolstered their rosters in preparation for the postseason while some squads chose to sell their assets for the future. For sure, all of these changes will not just determine which franchise will come out on top, they’ll also […]

After months of speculation, the NBA trade deadline has finally come and gone. Though the league’s biggest stars stayed put, there was no shortage of drama and surprise, as teams across the association consolidated their rosters for the stretch run, completing an eye-popping 16 transactions on the day. With a total of 41 NBA players […]

In disappointing, but unsurprising news, the Indiana Pacers stood pat at the NBA trade deadline. The Pacers aren’t a team that historically makes a lot of crazy moves (dealing Paul George being a huge exception), but no one seriously believes that they are a real threat to even make a top six playoff seed, let […]

The NBA trade deadline has passed and if your name is Gary, there’s a likely chance that you got traded on Thursday. Ahead of the trade deadline, Gary Harris, Gary Clark, and Gary Trent Jr. were all traded to new teams. Every NBA player named Gary was traded during today's deadline 😅 — Gary Harris: […]

The NBA trade deadline has officially ended and that means it’s time to evaluate the winners and losers. This was a relatively quiet year compared to past NBA seasons, but there were still some major moves involved. The deadline included one major fire-sale hosted by the Orlando Magic and a couple of buyers making moves […]

The Sixers, Thunder, and Knicks agreed to a three-way trade this afternoon. The terms are as follows: Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: Tony Bradley, Austin Rivers, a 2025 Second Round Pick (via Sixers), and a 2026 Second Round Pick (via Sixers) Philadelphia 76ers Receive: George Hill and Ignas Brazdeikis New York Knicks Receive: Terrance Ferguson The […]

The Celtics joined in on the Magic’s fire-sale today, acquiring Evan Fournier for two second-round picks. The Celtics are continuing to make a playoff push while the Magic are burning things down and revving up the tank engine. There is an interesting amount to breakdown here from both team’s points of view. The Celtics Side […]

When does the NBA trade deadline end? For 2021, it’s on Thursday, March 21 at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. There’s a bit of an out, where trades in progress have some leniency get through and be announced shortly after the deadline ends. When Does The NBA Trade Deadline End: March 21 at 3:00 pm […]

The clock is now ticking for the Toronto Raptors and the rest of the league to make some last-minute adjustments before the window for trades closes for good this season. Early on, it appeared that the Raps just needed some help with their frontcourt to regain their status as title contenders in the much-improved Eastern […]

The NBA trade deadline is on the 25th of March, meaning it’s right around the corner. The rumor mill has been buzzing for weeks, but no big trades have been made as of yet. One name that’s been floating around recently is the Toronto Raptors star point guard, Kyle Lowry, who the Lakers are reportedly […]

The Brooklyn Nets have navigated about the season by adding James Harden and Blake Griffin (separate deals) to their already all-star heavy lineup. The two join a group in Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and three point sniper Joe Harris. One might think that’s all the shifting around the Nets will be doing, but there’s another […]

As the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline looms, the Los Angeles Clippers’ most glaring need remains the same as last year. The team still badly needs a true starting point guard to steer that ship. Reggie Jackson, Patrick Beverley, and Lou Williams all have their strengths in that position, but they are NOT the playmaker the […]

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell is reportedly drawing significant attention ahead of the trade deadline. He is likely to be moved as he is only making $11 million this season and will possibly decline his player option to test the waters in the coming offseason. Amid the buzz, the New York Knicks and the Cleveland […]

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner and teams around the league are searching for ways to improve their rosters. The latest name to hit the rumor mill is Norman Powell of the Toronto Raptors. With the Raptors currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, the chances of making the postseason are […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of an impressive rebuild. Sam Presti has gathered enough draft picks to make any franchise green with envy. Combine that with solid building piece Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is blossoming into a star in this league. The Thunder are 17-24 with a -6.2 net rating. They are three […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the biggest surprises of the NBA season thus far. They are currently 28-13 with a solid plus 5.1 net rating. Much of the success for the Sixers this season can be attributed to the MVP caliber play of Joel Embiid and the elite defense of Ben Simmons. They […]

The Jazz franchise has been around since 1974. The organization came into the NBA as the New Orleans Jazz, holding that name for five years before becoming the Utah Jazz in 1979. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at every trade deadline move the Jazz organization has made in its rich, long history. […]

The Denver Nuggets have been around since 1967. They were initially called the Denver Rockets from 1967 to 1974 before changing their name to the Nuggets for the 1974-75 season. The franchise has an overall record of 2,159-2,128. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at every trade deadline move the Nuggets have made […]

The Toronto Raptors are a relatively new NBA franchise. Having played their first season in 1995, the NBA’s only current Canadian franchise doesn’t quite have the illustrious history that many other NBA franchises do. At the same time, the Raptors are defending champions and they never would’ve gotten to the position they’re in now without […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, with the Los Angeles Lakers rumored to be one of the top-tier teams around the league strongly considering making a deal before the buzzer sounds at noon PST on Feb. 6. The rumors have been swirling in Los Angeles, while the city and the franchise […]

Nothing is a given at the NBA trade deadline. With that said, the New York Knicks seem poised to be sellers. Who could be on the move? Where could they go? Here are landing spots for potential trade candidates. Wayne Ellington to the Philadelphia 76ers 76ers receive: Wayne Ellington Knicks receive: Mike Scott, 2020 second-round […]

EL SEGUNDO – The NBA trade deadline is only days away with teams around the league having until 12 p.m. PST to conclude their business to improve their rosters. The Los Angeles Lakers, as per usual, have had a few trade rumors swirling ahead of the deadline, with Kyle Kuzma being the name mentioned the […]

While the NBA mourns the loss of former Los Angeles Lakers star shooting guard Kobe Bryant, both the on-court product and business of the league have to continue, even when players, coaches and officials are feeling the effects of the seismic passing. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, via Forbes Sports’ Chris Grenham, the trade market […]

Outside of the Detroit Pistons struggling to gain traction on an Andre Drummond trade, and Kyle Kuzma having a murky future with the Los Angeles Lakers, there’s minimal buzz leading up to the NBA trade deadline. Bummer. On the other hand, there are several head coaches who are — or could be — on the […]

When you’re 10-28, you’re likely going to be open for business at the NBA trade deadline. On the contrary, the New York Knicks are in the right frame of mind in wanting to retain their best player, Marcus Morris. Wednesday morning Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill reported that the Knicks intend to hold on to Morris, […]

PLAYA VISTA – The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away, and teams are really starting to figure out where they’re lacking. Doc Rivers’ team, the LA Clippers, have been one team linked to a few players in trade talks. Among then, Aron Baynes, Darren Collison, and Marcus Morris are reportedly the ones […]

The Detroit Pistons have “expressed confidence” their center Andre Drummond will be moved before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. With less than a month left before the deadline, the Pistons are hoping to move their star and leading rebounder and getting a good package in return. […]

The NBA’s trade deadline has come and gone. Anthony Davis, the one player most expected to be dealt following his trade request, was not. Marc Gasol, Tobias Harris, Markelle Fultz, as well as Harrison Barnes were among players who were surprisingly traded. On trade deadline day alone, there were 14 trades, the most over the […]

A total of 14 trades were made on NBA trade deadline day, which is the most moves made over the last 30 years. Moreover, 19 players were involved, which is tied with 2018 for the most on deadline day over the last three decades. Here are some other cool tidbits: 2019 trade deadline recap: -14 trades: […]

After an eventful week leading up to the NBA Trade Deadline, it is finally in the rearview mirror and the dust is starting to settle. With a ton of movement, many around the league are just now able to exhale after living on the edge of their seat the past few days. Among those traded, […]

The 2019 NBA trade deadline has come and gone and there were a flurry of moves made across the NBA. Some teams swung for the fences and made big deals, while others simply tinkered with their roster a bit. Let’s dive in and take a look at what grades each team deserves for the 17 […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is here. Phones are ringing, deals are being negotiated, and plenty of players could potentially be on the move before February 7th arrives. Names like Anthony Davis and Mike Conley have dominated headlines as trade speculation around the league heats up, but make no mistake about it, Washington Wizards guard Bradley […]

Every team in the NBA has February 7th circled on their calendars. February 7th is the NBA trade deadline—which comes about a week before All-Star Weekend. Teams have to decide if they want to buy, sell, or simply stay pat when the deadline approaches. One of the teams who will likely be sellers at the […]

Coming off a 131-135 overtime loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night, the Houston Rockets sit with a 9-10 record to start the season. Compared to the 15-4 record through the first 19 games last season, it is obvious the Rockets are struggling to replicate the success they saw a year ago. Injuries have […]

Elfrid Payton was suddenly involved in one of the last trades of this recent deadline, shipped to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a second-round pick going back to the Orlando Magic, his team of the last three seasons. The Magic essentially gave up the promise of their starting point guard, and swapped it for […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is the rare singular off-the-court event in the league that has the ability to break so many fans’ hearts. Just ask this Utah Jazz fan, who woke up following a surgery, still groggy from the effects of anesthesia, to the news that Rodney Hood had been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Players come and go through the NBA, and even though these are professional athletes and make millions of dollars to play basketball, sometimes people forget that the players are people too, and they have emotions just like everyone else. The trade deadline seems to be the time when a lot of those emotions come out […]