NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 49

Many general managers envision the Golden State Warriors trading a piece of their young core in exchange for veterans to bridge the gap between the two timelines. The Warriors are committed to pulling off a two-timeline path to maintain their dominance of the NBA while developing their young prospects. Some prospects, however, most notably James […]

It has been an interesting past week or so for the Washington Wizards. Despite being panned by fans and pundits alike for their confusing NBA trade deadline strategy, the Wizards have gone on to win six straight games – four since trading away the ninth overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft in Rui Hachimura. […]

You have to give Russell Westbrook a lot of credit for making a complete turnaround with the Los Angeles Lakers. From being a seemingly perpetual trade candidate, Russ established himself as one of the most important players on the team’s second unit. However, with the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, it seems that the Lakers […]

It is believed that it’s only going to be a matter of time before Jae Crowder finally leaves the Phoenix Suns. The 32-year-old veteran hasn’t played a single minute for the Suns this season as he continues to work his way out of the team. At this point, however, it seems that it isn’t only […]

Luka Doncic is in the midst of another outstanding season. The Dallas Mavericks are well aware of this fact and it seems that the Mavs have every intention of not letting Doncic’s fascinating campaign go to waste yet again. There has been a lot of talk about Luka doing all the heavy lifting for the […]

OG Anunoby did not do much to dispel the recent trade rumors that have linked him to a looming move away from the Toronto Raptors. While he did deny the validity of the said rumors, all he said was that, “no, it is what it is,” which doesn’t exactly inspire confidence for Raptors fans who […]

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching and we fully expect a number of big moves to go down in the coming weeks. However, one man who won’t be going anywhere is Myles Turner. The Indiana Pacers made sure this was going to be the case after recently signing the highly sought-after big man to […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and it seems like we could be entering an extremely chaotic deadline across the league. There aren’t many teams that are really out of playoff contention right now, which may encourage teams to be aggressive in pulling off deals. There are many players who are […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t had the season they were hoping for, and as the trade deadline draws near, it’s clear that they will be very busy. Of course, the Suns will also be hoping to finally unload Jae Crowder, who refuses to play for them after not getting a contract extension over the offseason. Crowder […]

The Indiana Pacers are entering the trade deadline in quite an interesting spot, as they had been a very solid team early on in the season, but have fallen apart while Tyrese Haliburton has found himself on the sidelines injured. Things have become even more confusing for them now that they have signed one of […]

“What have you done for me lately.” Those words, or something hopefully a bit classier, could be what Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse hears at the end of the season. The former golden boy could be on the hot seat, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The dilemma is just one unforeseen development for […]

The Detroit Pistons have quickly established themselves as one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, and their prime objective now seems to be getting as high of a draft pick as they can in the 2023 NBA Draft. They could further aid their rebuild by selling off some pieces at the trade […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t emerged as the top tier team in the Western Conference that they were hoping to become this season, and that could lead to an eventful trade deadline for them. With the deadline drawing closer with each passing day, it sounds like Minnesota is looking to revamp their backcourt by pulling off […]

For much of the season, everyone has been expecting that the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs would cash in on sought after big man Jakob Poeltl before the NBA trade deadline. And with the deadline right around the corner, it seems like Poeltl’s market is heating up significantly as team’s increase their pursuit of the solid […]

The 2022-23 season has not gone the Charlotte Hornets way, and it looks like they are going to be forced to start things from scratch amid their woeful campaign. Several of their players have been involved in trade rumors for awhile now, and it looks like one of LaMelo Ball’s key teammates in Jalen McDaniels […]

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t had the 2022-23 season they were hoping for, and as a result, there have been trade rumors swirling around this team for months now. The one guy who always seems to find his name involved in these rumors is John Collins, and with the trade deadline creeping up, Collins’ status bears watching […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t had the services of forward Jae Crowder at all this season, but apparently, that hasn’t stopped teams from inquiring about a trade to add the 32-year-old to their roster. According to Matt Moore of Action Network, the Portland Trail Blazers are the latest squad to be linked for potential landing spots, […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant has been just what the doctor ordered in PDX. In fact, Blazers are so enamored by the nine-year veteran that they already want to sign him to a contract extension. Not only that but, according to Action Network’s Matt Moore, “there is a belief around the league that the […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier is a player “that teams are really going after,” according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “He has a lot of fans around the league.” Rozier is averaging 21.5 points and 5.1 assists per game this season, both career-highs. He’s averaged 19.6 points per game since joining the Hornets in […]

Chicago Bulls’ Alex Caruso is reportedly one of the most difficult guards on the market to trade for as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches. The 28-year-old is in his prime on a team-friendly, $8 million deal, which has caused some teams to back away from the guard, according to Action Network. Caruso has been mentioned […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t done wheeling and dealing ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they attempt to surround centerpiece LeBron James with the right supporting cast. As a result, Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is rumored to be on their radar, according to Yahoo Sports Jake Fischer. However, speaking to NBA insider […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been highly aggressive in their pursuit of point guard help and star forward Kawhi Leonard has plenty to do with that. “Leonard has made it clear to the Clippers front office that he would welcome a point guard addition,” Action Network’s Matt Moore relays. “It’s no surprise that two of […]

With the Washington Wizards looking to build for the future, one of the questions is whether or not forward Kyle Kuzma will be part of those plans. Kuzma has been the subject of trade rumors, with multiple contending teams reported to have interest in bringing the forward to their squad. On the Please Don’t Aggregate […]

At one point in December, the Orlando Magic had won eight of nine games. That gave us a glimpse of how good this team could be in the near future. Since then, however, the Magic have gone 6-10 to continue lounging near the cellar of the Eastern Conference. Making the play-in is mathematically within reach, […]

At the moment, the Boston Celtics are still sitting on the best record in the entire league with 35 wins against just 15 losses. Despite their supremacy, however, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens refuses to rest on his laurels. The 46-year-old remains optimistic that this is going to be Boston’s year, and he’s […]

Miami Heat veteran Kyle Lowry just received good news. With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, teams are fully engaged with rival executives as they explore avenues for improvement. One such conversation involved the Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, who were “kicking the tires on a trade involving [D’Angelo] Russell and Kyle Lowry,” according to HoopsHype’s Michael […]

As the New York Knicks continue to gauge the trade value of forward Cam Reddish, the Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as a suitor for the four-year pro, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. However, should the Knicks make a deal with the Bucks involving Reddish, there’s an interesting caveat: the Knicks will need Bucks sharpshooter Grayson […]

Kyle Lowry’s performance has taken a bit of a dip this season. As the Miami Heat point star gets older, he has seen his production take a significant downturn. Part of that is him getting less touches and minutes overall, leading to trade speculation around him. When asked about the trade rumors, Lowry reiterated that […]

D’Angelo Russell has been mentioned in trade rumors as of late. But nothing has come to fruition. However, a recent report stated that rival executives expect the Minnesota Timberwolves to look to trade him ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per HoopsHype. The thought-process stems from a number of differing factors. Notably, the Timberwolves are […]

When the NBA trade deadline approaches, rebuilding teams like the Houston Rockets are usually big-time buyers or sellers, looking to take on unappealing contracts or move veterans for draft compensation. This season, the Rockets look to be sellers, holding out for a first-round pick in exchange for veteran guard Eric Gordon. They’re also receiving “a […]

The Utah Jazz may have reached the end of its previous core last season as Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Royce O’Neal, and Bojan Bogdanovic were all shipped out in the offseason. The expectation was for the Jazz to accumulate as many draft picks as they could and rebuild their team through the draft. That formula […]

For the first couple of weeks this season, we wondered if the San Antonio Spurs were even going to tank at all. Remember that they won five of their first seven games. That feels like eons ago, though. Right now, the Spurs carry a 14-35 win-loss record. They are very much in the thick of […]

The 2022-2023 NBA season has been full of surprises as some teams like the Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns have been abysmal, while organizations like the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers have exceeded expectations and have been intriguing to watch this year. One other team that shows a ton of grit and determination every night […]

The Charlotte Hornets were supposed to be better than their current 14-36 win-loss record. Alas, injuries left and right have depleted their capacity to win. As such, they sit mired in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. They surely need to make some moves at the trade deadline. However, what kind of deals will they […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are teetering on the edge. They were among the Western Conference’s hottest teams early in the season. However, they have fallen behind since mid-December. In fact, they have lost 13 of their last 20 games. The Blazers are currently in 12th place in the West, which is not where they want […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a bit of a run right now. They have won seven of their last 10 games and are just half a game out of a spot at the play-in tournament in the Western Conference. They have overachieved quite a bit this season, especially considering the injury to would-be rookie […]

The Houston Rockets can’t do anything at the NBA trade deadline to get worse, at least from a record perspective. The team is dead last in the NBA right now, with an 11-38 record. But that’s OK. The Rockets are in the midst of a massive rebuild, and getting another top-three pick in the 2023 […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has officially reached its halfway mark, so fans already have a general idea of what their teams are competing for. Organizations such as the Washington Wizards should be active in the market for players who can help them make a final push to the playoffs. With the Feb. 9 trade deadline […]

Despite the fact that John Collins has constantly been dragged around as one of the likeliest players to be moved before the February trade deadline, the fact still remains that he’s currently still a member of the Atlanta Hawks. This could all change, however, with the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly showing significant interest in acquiring […]