NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 45

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 […]

The trade deadline has come and gone, and Joakim Noah is still a New York Knick, even though you shouldn’t expect to see him around the team anytime soon. Steve Popper of The Record has all the details: Knicks GM Scott Perry said with no trade made for Joakim Noah there is still no plan […]

Joe Johnson was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Sacramento Kings and although he wasn’t a star for the Jazz, it did break a little girls heart. In the video below posted by young Skyler Kerwin’s dad, she was heartbroken when she found out that Johnson was traded. I understand it had to be done […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the most aggressive teams this offseason, flipping nearly half of their roster in hopes to land Chris Paul, and later making signings to surround him with the right talent. But this aggressive mindset didn’t translate onto the trade deadline, as the Rockets remained silent through it while teams like […]

The Denver Nuggets finally decided to part ways with Emmanuel Mudiay, sending him to the New York Knicks on trade deadline day. In exchange, they received Devin Harris from the Dallas Mavericks and a second-round pick from the Knicks. Harris was a beloved part of the Mavericks organization and it sounds like it was a […]

The Sacramento Kings are likely to acquiesce to Joe Johnson’s desires and agree to a buyout with the veteran forward, allowing him to seek playing time with a contender, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. A 41-year-old Vince Carter might be looking for a similar deal if the right opportunity arises, but […]

There is a good chance that veteran shooting guard Joe Johnson’s stay with the Sacramento Kings may not last long. Johnson was sent to Sacramento after being part of a three-team trade that involved the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Sacramento, but is reportedly seeking a buyout from the Kings. According to Kelly Ilko of […]

After his name continued to come up in countless trade talks before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Memphis Grizzlies decided to keep guard Tyreke Evans and will likely try to re-sign him using their mid-level exception this upcoming offseason. The speculation was tweeted out by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and then later confirmed by his colleague, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could hold onto one of the greatest trade assets of this trade deadline in Tyreke Evans, as the organization has been unable to find a suitable package in returns for his services, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies have only had second-round offers for Evans so far, according to NBA.com’s David […]

The recent trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers has carved a path for the latter to go after two max-contract 2018 free agents, LeBron James and Paul George, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The Lakers sent bench sparkplug Jordan Clarkson and forward Larry Nance Jr. to Cleveland for Isaiah Thomas, Channing […]

The final day before the NBA Trade Deadline was set on the fire with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ trade of Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, and a first-round pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. A number of NBA writers, fans, and players have chimed in on the deal, including some taking […]

One of the many players to be traded from the Cavaliers on this crazy trade deadline day was Derrick Rose who was sent to the Utah Jazz in part of a three-team trade that saw the Cavaliers get back George Hill and Rodney Hood. Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports his stay with the Jazz […]

According to a tweet from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Denver Nuggets are still trying to move power forward Kenneth Faried’s large contract and are willing to attach a pick in order to make the deal more appealing. “One team that could play immense part in dictating final hours of trade deadline: Denver. They’re active on […]

As the Feb. 8 trade deadline comes to a close, it was fairly quiet as teams were reportedly ‘easing out’ to focus on the buyout market — until the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers were in serious discussions. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Lakers are trading Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. […]

The Toronto Raptors are now trying to get in on the DeAndre Jordan sweepstakes. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Toronto has tried to work its way into the trade mix for the L.A. Clippers center. Stein adds that the Raptors would likely need a third team to help facilitate this. Jordan […]

With this season’s trade deadline just hours away (Thursday at 3:00 p.m. EST), several teams around the NBA are searching for players who they feel might bolster their respective rosters. The Los Angeles Lakers can be counted among the teams, and it sounds like they’re willing to offer Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson, according […]

Teams have started to shift their focus out of a frenzied trade deadline market, instead focusing on the buyout market soon to ensue, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deadline for contract buyouts is March 1. Just as teams are looking to aggressively sell some of their star and role players before the 3 p.m. […]

Avery Bradley has only played in two games for the L.A. Clippers following the huge trade that sent him to Hollywood from the Motor City, but his name continues to be thrown in further deals — one of which involves the San Antonio Spurs. Despite missing Kawhi Leonard for a huge chunk of the season, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are intent on keeping their centerpiece Marc Gasol within home confines throughout this trade deadline. Despite teams calling to ask for Gasol’s availability, they have all been met with a resounding “no” — refusing to discuss any trades involving their franchise center, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies are in dire […]

Despite being without Lonzo Ball, the Los Angeles Lakers have been experiencing a resurgence as of late. Bannered by a young core, the Lakers have managed to win 11 of their last 15 games, and among the brightest spots in the Tinseltown team is power forward Julius Randle. The seventh overall pick in the 2014 draft […]

The Denver Nuggets and the Utah Jazz are interested in getting a deal done before the trade deadline. If things fall right into place, the Nuggets will be sending Wilson Chandler to the Jazz for Joe Johnson. The report comes from Michael Scotto of The Athletic, who says that Chandler and Johnson may be heading […]

When it comes to the New York Knicks, things really have not gone their way lately and there hasn’t been much for the team and its fans to smile about. That notion became even more of a nightmare scenario last night when All-Star power forward Kristaps Porzingis tore his left ACL against the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

We all knew the Utah Jazz was shopping fourth-year guard Rodney Hood. But few people saw this many teams interested in getting him. According to Tony Jones from the Salt Lake Tribune, “In all, as many as 15 teams have called the Jazz concerning shooting guard Rodney Hood.” Jones had previously reported that Hood is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to have arrived, as they sit at fourth in the Western Conference. But as the trade deadline edges closer, there has been some talk that the Timberwolves could make a move. With rumors swirling around virtually every team, trade proposals are bound to get released in some fashion all over the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have talked to teams around the league about sixth man Jamal Crawford prior to tomorrow’s trade deadline, according to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. The Wolves are reportedly looking for more shooting and defense, likely another three-and-D player to add to the fold, as they look to strengthen their case for […]

The rumors surrounding Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker are still very much in play, and while the All-Star floor general wasn’t involved in the recent trade his franchise made, reports say owner Michael Jordan is looking for another All-Star in return, looking to package backcourt mate Nicolas Batum in any deal, per Jordan Schultz […]

Following the trade of center Willy Hernangomez, the New York Knicks continue to be aggressive during this trade deadline, reportedly still taking calls on shooting guard Courtney Lee and backup center Kyle O’Quinn, as well as trying to move estranged center Joakim, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Lee has generated great interest, having the best […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have expressed interest in acquiring Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. O’Connor noted that OKC’s lack of assets might keep them from acquiring the hybrid guard, given the first-round return they have been hellbent in getting for his services. The Thunder have recently come out […]

Not much upside is expected out of the Utah Jazz, so it’s pretty standard that their veteran guard, Joe Johnson, is probable to be traded or bought out soon. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer wrote in his column Wednesday that according to sources, the Oklahoma City Thunder appear to be frontrunners to get the 36-year-old […]

DeMarre Carroll has been linked in trade rumors this week, alongside teammate Joe Harris, as first reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Carroll was originally linked to the Miami Heat, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald and while Brian Lewsis of The New York Post has confirmed the Nets won’t be shipping Carroll to Miami for Tyler […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks are facing off on Wednesday night, and at this point the final score doesn’t really matter. The biggest concern is how bad the injury is for Kristaps Porzingis. He dunked all over Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second quarter, but has he landed he twisted his ankle and his knee […]

As the Boston Celtics pursue potential trades with the deadline coming soon, Marcus Smart has been a name that has floated around a lot the last couple weeks. At one point, it looked like a Smart deal was very realistic, but now as the trade deadline gets closer and closer it looks like the chances […]

Despite what was reported previously that the Philadelphia 76ers may act as buyers by opting to use their first round pick and convert it to multiple second rounders ahead of the trade deadline, that may not be the option they could go for after all. When asked what the team needs via a trade, Brett Brown […]