Bleacher Reportflipped into Basketball5 NBA Trades That Would Change Everything Next SeasonBleacher Report - Preston EllisFor four years, a LeBron James vs. Golden State NBA Finals was as inevitable as death and taxes. Since James' defection to Los Angeles and Kevin Durant's departure from Golden State, the title window for many franchises swung wide open. But the NBA has hardly reached parity. For the ninth time in 10 …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballNBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Lakers, MoreBleacher Report - Martin FennThe Daryl Morey era in Houston is over. The Russell Westbrook era might be over, too. Morey took over as Houston's general manager in May of 2007, helping to build multiple Rockets contenders and also stretching the boundaries of the game this past season by committing to the "small ball" look that …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballBlockbuster NBA Trades That Actually Make SenseBleacher Report - Grant HughesBlockbuster NBA trades are supposed to strike a chord of disbelief, which makes concocting sensible ones tricky. Fortunately, this offseason will see several teams in desperate situations. The Milwaukee Bucks must appease Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Denver Nuggets have to feel like they're close …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballNBA Execs Weigh in on Potential Harden, Westbrook Trades for Houston RocketsBleacher Report - Eric PincusFollowing a failed extension negotiation before the 2019-20 NBA season, Mike D'Antoni was always going to move on from the Houston Rockets—at least, that was the buzz from several executives around the league. The official decision may have come after the 4-1 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, …
Bleacher Reportflipped into Basketball1 Blockbuster Trade Idea for Every NBA TeamBleacher Report - Zach BuckleyIf the 2020 NBA offseason reshapes the basketball world, blockbuster trades will be behind the movement. Free agency, the vehicle that often drives radical offseason change, could stall before it even starts. Few teams have major money to spend, and fewer impact players are likely to be …
Bleacher Reportflipped into Basketball7 NBA Starters Who Need to Be Traded This OffseasonBleacher Report - Mandela NamasteNow that the NBA playoffs are underway and the draft lottery has taken place, a more concrete sense of the offseason is setting in. Whether it’s seeing how their team performed in the bubble or officially knowing where their 2020 draft pick is, front offices around the league are quickly …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballNBA Trade Ideas to Create the Next SuperteamsBleacher Report - Preston EllisDating back to LeBron James' decision in July 2010, offseason transactions have arguably been a driving force in the NBA's surge in popularity. Of the three principal avenues of acquiring players, trades might be the most exciting because of the variety of teams and players involved. Trades are also …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballAn Offseason Trade for Every Eliminated NBA Playoff TeamBleacher Report - Greg SwartzFor the 11 teams already eliminated from the playoffs, it's time to start concocting offseason trade proposals. While some like the Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks may only need a tweak here and there, others like the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder may be …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballNBA Trade Rumors: Top Reports Surfacing After 2020 Draft LotteryBleacher Report - Mike ChiariWith the 2020 NBA draft lottery in the books and the Minnesota Timberwolves nabbing the No. 1 overall pick, there is no shortage of chatter regarding potential trades when the offseason begins. The number of teams inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida, has been cut down from 22 to 16 with the …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballGrading the Biggest Trades of the NBA Offseason so FarBleacher Report - Grant HughesIf you give most of the NBA several extra months to consider their rosters and how to improve them via trade, the results turn out pretty well. Our grades for this offseason's biggest deals are almost universally favorable—to the point where next time, we might have to consider grading on a curve, …
Bleacher Reportflipped into Basketball1 Trade Idea for Every NBA Team After First Week of Free AgencyBleacher Report - Greg SwartzWith the NBA draft now complete and most of the big-name free agents off the board, teams must turn to the trade market to seek upgrades before the 2020-21 season starts up in late December. While some squads such as the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers have already added to …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballNBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Blake Griffin, Bradley Beal and MoreBleacher Report - Martin FennBlake Griffin has had as frustrating an NBA journey as any former top pick in recent history. The former Oklahoma star was essentially the consensus choice to go No. 1 overall in the 2009 draft. Indeed, the Los Angeles Clippers made the obvious choice in taking him. But he would miss the entirety of …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballNBA Trades to Get LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers a 3rd StarBleacher Report - Dan FavaleAnother star? To the Los Angeles Lakers? After they just won an NBA title? And already have Anthony Davis (player option) and LeBron James? How much more help do they need? Potentially, none. The Lakers are reigning champs. Left alone, they can stage a worthwhile title defense. Still, the Western …
Jayflipped into BASKETBALLJames Harden, Giannis Anetokoumpo, And The 5 Next NBA Trades That Could Go Down Soonclutchpoints.com - Kriel IbarrolaThe 2020 NBA offseason has churned out its fair share of surprises, from intriguing free agent signings to blockbuster trades. But the one move that …
Bleacher Reportflipped into Basketball5 Star NBA Trades You've Never Thought OfBleacher Report - Zach BuckleyWith only the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat still in pursuit of the 2020 NBA title, the offseason is officially on for the other 28 teams. That means #TradeSZN is rapidly approaching, although for the trade-machine enthusiasts among us, it never really stops. Because there's such a wealth of …
Bleacher Reportflipped into Basketball1 Surprise Trade Idea for Every NBA TeamBleacher Report - Grant HughesWith a short and unusual offseason, looming financial uncertainty and a draft nobody seems to have a handle on, almost any NBA trade would constitute a surprise these days. But we've got 30 swaps, one for every team, anyway. The goal was to come up with deals that haven't already been concocted, …
Bleacher Reportflipped into Basketball3-Team NBA Trades Where Everybody WinsBleacher Report - Grant HughesOne of the best ways to solve an NBA trade problem is to make it more complicated. Wait, what? Strange as it sounds, adding a third team to a tricky trade proposal often makes the whole process cleaner. For example, when a rebuilding team has a costly veteran to move, it's easy to find a win-now …
The Spunflipped into The Spun's Most Recent ContentSixers Are Reportedly Eyeing Possible Blockbuster NBA TradeThe Spun - Alek ArendThe Philadelphia 76ers could reportedly make a blockbuster trade if the Sixers land former Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni. Philadelphia is still in need …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballNBA Rumors: Latest on Klay Thompson Injury, Gordon Hayward and Bogdanovic TradeBleacher Report - Martin FennThe Golden State Warriors entered Wednesday's NBA draft with an abundance of optimism. Not only did they have the No. 2 pick, but they were also selecting knowing the 2020-21 roster would be back to full strength with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson returning from injuries. Only, Thompson has …
Bleacher Reportflipped into Basketball2020 NBA Mock Draft: 3 Trades That Would Turn Lottery Upside-DownBleacher Report - Jonathan WassermanOne month away from the 2020 NBA draft, the conversation among scouts and executives includes heavy trade gossip and mixed beliefs on who goes when and where. While a lot of trade speculation involves the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, NBA front office members and agents believe …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballSimple NBA Trades That Could Change EverythingBleacher Report - Zach BuckleyOne trade can change the NBA landscape forever. The last two titles hammer that home. The Toronto Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard in July 2018 and hoisted the championship trophy the following June. The Los Angeles Lakers effectively operated on the same timeline with Anthony Davis in 2019, only the …
ClutchPointsflipped into ClutchPoints Sports NewsThe Insane Treasure Trove Of NBA Draft Picks The Thunder Have After Trading Chris Paul, Dennis Schroderclutchpoints.com - Immanuel CanicosaChris Paul and Dennis Schroder probably agree: If there’s one thing that the Oklahoma City Thunder are good at, it’s finding talent in the NBA …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballRealistic Trades We Could See on NBA Draft NightBleacher Report - Greg SwartzNBA trade season is already underway. Mix in the draft and this is a basketball fan's dream offseason. With rumors swirling and one blockbuster deal (Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns) already completed, what other moves could be on the way on draft night? Here's a preview of five deals that could …
Bleacher Reportflipped into BasketballNBA Rumors: Top Trade Buzz on John Wall, Russell Westbrook, Lou Williams, MoreBleacher Report - Mike ChiariThe truncated 2020 NBA offseason has led to a slew of moves in terms of draft picks, free-agent signing and trades, but the roster moves are likely far from over. Although the start of the 2020-21 season is less than one month away, there are several big names on the trading block who could still be …
