NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 51

The Miami Heat are “indeed interested” in New York Knicks swingman Cam Reddish, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers are also well known to be suitors of Reddish, per previous reports. Traded to the Knicks during the 2021-22 season, Reddish has averaged just 7.4 points per […]

The Utah Jazz’s hot start to the 2022-23 season is long gone now, and while they still remain in contention for a spot in the Play-In Tournament, it’s clear that they are going to be sellers at the 2023 NBA trade deadline now rather than buyers. While many of their players are available, one player […]

As the NBA’s trade deadline approaches, talk is getting louder about the prospects of Utah Jazz forward Malik Beasley becoming a wanted man for one of the league’s contenders, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. With everyone trying to match firepower, a team can never have enough shooting, and Beasley could fit that need for […]

With the playoffs now out of reach, the Charlotte Hornets should be sellers at the coming NBA trade deadline. For the remainder of the season, they should prioritize giving their prospects like James Bouknight, Mark Williams, and Kai Jones playing time so the team can assess them for the future. LaMelo Ball may also be […]

The Phoenix Suns appear to be having some problems, and it’s not only Devin Booker’s groin injury. Chris Paul hasn’t been himself this entire season, and the forward positions have two obvious openings since Cam Johnson’s knee issues and Jae Crowder’s trade situation. As a result, the Suns are mired in 10th place in the […]

The Charlotte Hornets could be shaking things up. Per NBA insider Marc Stein, the team is “prepared to take calls” on Gordon Hayward as they look to move a few veteran players. Stein also reports that Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. are players that the Hornets are open to moving. Frankly, Hayward hasn’t made […]

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, there is a “rising belief leaguewide” that the Utah Jazz is “open to listening to trade pitches to anyone on the roster” outside of Lauri Markkanen or Walker Kessler. Utah has one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA. Having traded away the former face of the franchise […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have offered the Houston Rockets an astounding four second-round picks for Eric Gordon, Marc Stein reported on Substack on Saturday. The Bucks are looking to upgrade their bench, and offered four picks to the Rockets for Gordon’s services the rest of the season. The Bucks have eight second-round picks to offer in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers missed the services of superstar Damian Lillard a ton last season. The speculation was the front would eventually trade all their core pieces and start from scratch with youthful guys like Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. However, they did not execute a complete rebuild as it was more of retooling their […]

The Indiana Pacers have arrived earlier than expected. Acquiring Tyrese Haliburton in exchange for Domantas Sabonis was quite the masterstroke that expedited their contending timeline. However, Haliburton’s knee and elbow injuries threaten to derail Indiana’s surprising 2022-23 campaign, which complicates their trade deadline plans even further. It’s no secret that the Pacers have tried to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are well within the thick of things in the Eastern Conference race, but they have plenty of competition this year. With the Celtics, 76ers, Cavaliers, Nets, and others all fighting to lead the conference, this Bucks team needs to make some moves before the NBA Trade Deadline. Giannis Antetokounmpo has put together […]

The NBA trade deadline is only a couple of weeks away and the Houston Rockets look to be a team that might be making a couple of moves. It’s not so much that they’re looking to add players to the team though. The Rockets are clearly in rebuilding mode and there are a couple of […]

The Denver Nuggets have been on a tear lately. They have won eight straight games and are now playing their best basketball of the whole season. Denver is currently holding a 32-13 win-loss record, which is the best in the Western Conference. There are many good things about the Nuggets’ current state as a team. […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has officially hit its halfway mark, which means the clock is ticking for any game-changing moves. With the February 9th trade deadline getting closer and closer, contenders such as the New Orleans Pelicans could be active in the market as they try to find the final pieces to make a push […]

It’s about that time of they year when contenders are figuring out how to set themselves up for a successful second half of the season. The Milwaukee Bucks are getting in that spirit, as they intend to trade veteran center Serge Ibaka ahead of the deadline, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. […]

The Washington Wizards are in an interesting spot as the trade deadline approaches. Washington sits in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-26 record. The Wizards’ front office has been unwilling to rebuild and sell their pieces but has been unable to surround Bradley Beal with a competitive roster. Washington has three All-Star […]

With a new ownership comes sweeping changes for the Phoenix Suns. Their former owner, Robert Sarver, was known as a penny-pincher. Early reports said that any potential deal had to be approved by Sarver to see if they are an expensive spend or no. However, that stance now changes with the new owner, Mat Ishbia. […]

The Utah Jazz moved both Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert in the same offseason, so it was expected for the Jazz to head toward the rebuilding phase. The return package they received for both stars was composed mainly of young assets and draft picks, so the expectation for them was to compete for the top […]

The Golden State Warriors have a good team. It might not look like that right now given how the Dubs are sitting on a 22-22 record and the sixth seed in the West. However, this is the defending champs we’re talking about here and this is pretty much the same group that won the title […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most inconsistent teams this year. Their formula to success does not seem to be sustainable if they want to compete for an NBA championship in the next couple of years. Luka Doncic is on track for another top 5 MVP performance at the very least, but he […]

After a subpar start to the season, the Heat have successfully reentered the postseason picture. They have won seven of their last 10 games and currently sit atop the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. Of course, they should continue improving the roster in the weeks to come. As such, here we will look at […]

The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching and for a team like the Los Angeles Lakers who have been falling short of expectations, the pressure continues to mount for them to make a move to upgrade the roster. One player that they have been rumored to have interest in is the New York Knicks’ Cam […]

The Toronto Raptors may be one of the most promising teams in the NBA, with an intriguing cast of characters that pride themselves on their length and defensive ability. Nonetheless, the 11th-seed Raptors do have kinks to work out in their rotation. Namely, a number of promising players who desire a larger offensive role and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers haven’t had the start to the 2022-23 season that they were hoping for. They have struggled with injuries to key players and inconsistent play up and down their lineup all season long, and the result has been a 23-24 record, which is good for just eighth place in the Western Conference […]

The NBA trade deadline is drawing closer with each passing day, and with many teams still in contention for a playoff spot as we begin the second half of the season, it’s looking like there could be some crazy moves that end up happening before the deadline strikes. One team that many folks are hoping […]

The Golden State Warriors are attempting to pull off one of the trickiest roster-building exercises in professional sports. They are trying to maintain their status as contenders, their veteran core led by none other than Stephen Curry, all the while developing young prospects that could soon take up the mantle once the veterans move on […]

The Washington Wizards are in the middle of yet another uninspiring season; ever since their last postseason berth in 2018 with the John Wall and Bradley Beal-led core, they have made the postseason just once, a miracle second-half turnaround that culminated in a play-in tournament triumph. Even with that small consolation thanks to Russell Westbrook’s […]

The Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets are two NBA franchises that have found themselves intertwined over the past few years or so. Stephen Curry has always said that if he were to play for another franchise besides the Warriors, he would only do so if it were the Hornets. But there may not have […]

With the 2023 NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Sacramento Kings have been mentioned in trade chatter quite a bit. The chatter has been more about who the Kings are looking to trade rather than players they’re interested in bringing in to upgrade the roster. Players like Harrison Barnes and Richaun Holmes have been two […]

The Washington Wizards are busy ahead of the trade deadline, as they look for ways to smooth out their frontcourt rotation and continue to upgrade their talent. As a result, the Wizards have explored trades for both Kyle Kuzma and Rui Hachimura, talented forwards who are perhaps their most enticing trade assets this side of […]

After a promising start to the 2002-23 campaign, New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish has been outside of Tom Thibodeau’s rotation for some time now. The last time he played over 20 minutes in a game was all the way back on November 27th against the Memphis Grizzlies. So it’s no surprise that the Knicks […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic may be willing to stay with the franchise that was home to mentor Dirk Nowitzki for 20 seasons. However, that doesn’t mean that he’s content with the level of talent around him on this Mavs roster, as ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports. “Sources said Doncic, who hasn’t shown a desire to […]

Based on the NBA rumor mill, the Golden State Warriors reportedly have the hots for Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard. But their interest in discussing such a trade may be one-sided. The Warriors are now one of “a number of playoff teams” looking into nabbing Pritchard from the Celtics, according to Brian Robb of Mass […]

Despite having very few resources, the Philadelphia 76ers might be searching for bench improvements come the trade deadline. Keep in mind, however, that save for one 2029 first-round selection, they are restricted in what they may trade. In fact, they would probably be better off holding on to that pick for the time being. In […]

Far away from the drama they had to deal with months ago, the Brooklyn Nets are now among the elite teams in the NBA. They currently carry a 27-15 win-loss record, which is good enough for second place in the Eastern Conference. Despite that, it still feels like there’s room for upgrading the Nets roster. […]

It is well acknowledged that the Chicago Bulls should take a step back and be active during the 2023 NBA trade deadline. The Bulls are barely in the top 10 of the Eastern Conference, and it feels like they’ll slip out of it anytime soon. This just has not turned out to be the season […]

The Clippers could be ready to make a deal of some kind on or before the trade deadline. Keep in mind that since acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, they have participated in every trade deadline. Right now, the pressure is mounting as a result of their underwhelming campaign. Fortunately, they have a number of […]

The Toronto Raptors, amid their 20-24 season, have found themselves at the center of plenty of trade rumors throughout the season, with Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby as some of the most sought-after pieces in the market. However, Gary Trent Jr., has also drawn considerable interest, even with the 23-year old sharpshooter set to enter […]

Ever since Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka’s departures following the 2019-20 season, the Toronto Raptors have been hunting for a new frontcourt partner for Pascal Siakam. However, that search still continues on to this day. In fact, the Raptors have just decided to throw Siakam out as their starting five. Thus, it’s no surprise that […]