NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 56

Another year, another poor season for the Sacramento Kings. Their last decade and a half in the NBA can be described by a myriad of poor personnel decisions, overmatched coaches, terrible front offices, and mind-boggling trades. However, the Kings are making some steps in the right direction. It is important for the franchise to continue […]

Currently sitting at the 12th spot out East, the Atlanta Hawks have taken a bit of a free-fall after last year’s surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Granted they’re only two games out of the eighth spot, but if they can gain some momentum and get a winning streak going to get them back […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have exceeded any fan’s wildest expectations this season, as they currently sit at 33-17, good for third place in the Western Conference. Such shocking success certainly factors into their possible trade deadline plans, as they could now view themselves as legitimate contenders for a championship, though they still have an eye towards […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been the talk of the NBA lately for some wild rumors involving star guard James Harden. However, those rumors aren’t the only tidbits swirling around Brooklyn, as veteran forward Paul Millsap has been floated as a possible name to be made available in trades. With Brooklyn likely looking to move the […]

The New York Knicks are still one of the most talked-about organizations because they are in a big market. The attention was warranted last season because of their impressive leap to a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference. But this season, they have horrendously dropped to 10th place in the team standings. The Knicks are […]

With the star power of the Boston Celtics, they have unfortunately underperformed in the first 49 games of their campaign. Even with the plethora of injuries and COVID-19 protocols surrounding the team, these have been the same issues for their opponents as well. There were some matches wherein the Celtics simply succumbed to subpar squads […]

The Indiana Pacers have been without their star center Myles Turner for the last couple weeks. Turner was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left foot he sustained on January 14th against the Phoenix Suns. On Thursday, the Pacers received positive news on Turner’s progress. Rick Carlisle: “Myles (Turner) had another scan. The news […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had discussions with numerous teams about a possible trade for big man John Collins ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline. Well, it has now been revealed as to what exactly the organization wants in return for the 24-year-old. Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report: One team contacted by Atlanta regarding Collins […]

The Philadelphia 76ers still haven’t had any luck trading disgruntled star Ben Simmons due to Daryl Morey’s desire to acquire nothing less than a superstar for the Aussie. Well, it appears the Sixers were actually in discussions with the Atlanta Hawks over a blockbuster deal, but the Hawks weren’t the least bit interested in acquiring […]

While there have been talks about the Boston Celtics possibly breaking up the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo, that doesn’t seem to be the case now if recent rumors are to be believed. According to Steve Bulpett of Heavy, the Celtics have been really active in trade talks as the trade deadline nears. Apparently, though, they […]

Trade talks around the NBA are beginning to heat up as genral managers work the phones with the trade deadline on the horizon. The Utah Jazz, who have gone just 11-10 after starting 19-7, have struggled to the point where a trade may be necessary to jump-start the roster. One area where the franchise seems […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has been the subject of many trade rumors lately, with the 14-33 Rockets determined to get a solid return back for the veteran wing in a potential trade. As Rockets rumors continue to swirl, here’s the reality of the Gordon trade situation in Houston, according to Kelly Iko of The […]

The Indiana Pacers are expected to make some moves at the February 10th NBA Trade Deadline, but those plans have changed slightly following Myles Turner’s injury. While he was one player who seems to be on his way out for sure, the big man could now stay put. That being said, it appears Caris LeVert […]

With an up-and-down season, the New York Knicks definitely have a lot of issues at the moment. However, the biggest elephant in the room for them has been the horribly inconsistent play of superstar Julius Randle. He’s suddenly regressed and is having career lows in every major statistical category this season. It is quite troubling […]

The Washington Wizards’ recent surge has seen them claw their way back into playoff contention in the Eastern Conference. Currently in eighth place in the East, the Wizards track to feature in the play-in tournament at the end of the season. Considering their position in the East, the Wizards may well look to strengthen the […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been one of the most discussed names ahead of the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. Unfortunately for the rebuilding Pacers, the defensive-minded big man went down with an injury, which could potentially impact his market with the Feb. 10 deadline looming. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Turner will be […]

Detroit Pistons star Jerami Grant might be injured right now, but that hasn’t stopped the phones from ringing on his availability ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. While around a dozen teams are interested, the Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies appear to be two organizations that won’t pursue the forward. Via Jake Fischer of Bleacher […]

With the NBA Trade Deadline under a month away, Detroit Pistons star Jerami Grant remains one of the hottest commodities on the market. His skillset would give an instant punch to any contender in the league, with around a dozen teams actually interested in him. The Lakers, Trail Blazers, Knicks, Jazz, Wizards, Celtics, Pacers, Timberwolves, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are in the midst of a very average campaign, sitting at just 21-21 on the season. As if it wasn’t already brutal enough that Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss most of the season due to a knee injury, Paul George also went on the shelf a few weeks ago and […]

Detroit Pistons star Jerami Grant might be sidelined right now with a thumb injury, but he’s still one of the most sought-after players on the NBA trade market ahead of the February 10th deadline. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, four teams, in particular, are eyeing Grant: Several playoff teams are pursuing Pistons star forward […]

Like several other teams in the NBA, the Orlando Magic are in the midst of a rebuild. They’ve built their roster in recent drafts and essentially cleaned house last season at the deadline when they moved Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier, and Nikola Vucevic. One of the only players left on the roster who is actually […]

With the NBA Trade Deadline coming up soon, there will be a frenzy of moves around the league. Contending teams will be looking to add players separate from other contenders, while rebuilding teams will be looking to acquire draft picks. The Atlanta Hawks have started the season in 9th place in the East, coming off […]

The Phoenix Suns are one of the most complete teams in the NBA because of their all-around strengths on both ends of the court. Despite the absence of Devin Booker over the last two weeks, their performance has not dipped as they are still competing with the Golden State Warriors as the best team in […]

The Washington Wizards surprised many people with their hot start in their 2021-22 campaign despite the dreadful shooting efficiency by franchise cornerstone Bradley Beal. Wizards President Tommy Sheppard executed a brilliant trade in the offseason by acquiring five rotational pieces in exchange for talented guard Russell Westbrook. Newly-hired head coach Wes Unseld Jr. has been […]

The Boston Celtics were on a roll over the previous week, but they have succumbed to both franchises from Los Angeles this season. They are back to a subpar .500 record, 10th in the Eastern Conference while in the midst of a brutal stretch playing all playoff teams in the whole month of December. Additionally, […]

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 […]