The rumor mill is starting to churn as the February 6 trade deadline draws closer. With the midpoint of the season now in the past, teams are looking to buy or sell, contenders prepare for the playoff push, and teams outside the playoff bubble look ahead to the offseason. Will star players like Kevin Love and Andre Drummond be dealt before the deadline? Follow all of The Ringer’s coverage and analysis here.
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February 10, 2020
‘Heat Check’: Trade Deadline Winners and Losers, KD Goes Off, and We Do Art
Plus: the Raptors just can’t seem to lose and James Dolan isn’t selling the Knicks
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February 10, 2020
How the Trade Deadline Affects the NBA’s Biggest Races
With few headliners changing teams, the needle hasn’t moved much on the chases for the playoffs, the title, and the no. 1 draft pick
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February 7, 2020
The Biggest Winners and Losers From the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline
While no contender went all in, nearly two-thirds of the league made a move before the buzzer. We examine the impact on the playoff race, this summer, and beyond.
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February 6, 2020
Grading Every Team at the NBA Trade Deadline
Who made all the right moves before Thursday’s buzzer? Who managed to do worse than the Kings? We evaluated every team’s action or inaction.
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February 6, 2020
‘The Mismatch’: D’Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins, Andre Iguodala to Miami, and More From the NBA Trade Deadline
Chris and Kevin react to the biggest news of the 2020 NBA trade deadline
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February 6, 2020
The Rockets Are Done With Half-Measures
Houston made the boldest move of the NBA trade deadline by pushing its unique strategy to the extreme
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February 6, 2020
The NBA Trade Deadline Mega Podcast With Ryen Russillo
Breaking down all the big moves from Thursday’s NBA trade deadline
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February 6, 2020
Two Los Angeles Teams Diverge at the NBA Trade Deadline
The Clippers loaded up for the stretch run by landing Marcus Morris, while the Lakers were content to focus on the post-deadline open market. Which path will lead to the NBA Finals?
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February 6, 2020
The Wolves Finally Got D’Angelo Russell. Will That Be Enough for Karl-Anthony Towns?
The Minnesota star has made his displeasure with the franchise’s direction known, but the Wolves’ front office is hoping the addition of a friend and complementary piece can turn the tide.
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February 6, 2020
The Pistons Traded Andre Drummond to the Cavaliers. But Why?
Detroit’s franchise center will cross Lake Erie to team up with Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson. Do the Pistons have a plan? Do the Cavs?
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February 6, 2020
NBA Trade Deadline Live Show With Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo
Bill and Russillo break down all the last-minute moves around the Association
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February 5, 2020
Andre Iguodala Is Taking His Title-Winning Talents to South Beach
The Miami Heat will reportedly acquire the three-time champ in a trade that will send Justise Winslow to the Memphis Grizzlies
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February 5, 2020
Will Clint Capela Speed Up the Hawks’ Rebuild or Complicate It?
Atlanta made a bold move to acquire the former Rockets big man before the trade deadline, but the traditional center could prove to be an awkward fit if everything doesn’t go as planned
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February 5, 2020
‘Group Chat’: Breaking Down the Capela-Covington Blockbuster Trade
Justin and Jonathan discuss the news of a four-team, 12-player trade
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February 4, 2020
Trade for Andrew Wiggins? The Warriors Might Be Megaparsecs Ahead
Any deal that would send D’Angelo Russell to Minnesota before the trade deadline would involve Wiggins going to Golden State, sources say
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February 4, 2020
‘The Mismatch’: Knicks Fire Steve Mills, Ja Morant vs. Andre Iguodala, and Trade Deadline Preview
Chris and Kevin react in real time to the latest NY Knicks drama
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February 4, 2020
Two Trades for Every Team Before the Deadline
D’Angelo Russell to the Heat? Clint Capela to the Hawks? Robert Covington to … Everyone? With the timing out, we examine potential major and minor moves for all 30 NBA teams to consider before Thursday. You may hate our logic, but you can’t be mad at the effort.
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February 3, 2020
The D’Angelo Russell Domino Effect
How the Warriors’ decision on Russell ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline could affect the futures of Clint Capela, Robert Covington, and more
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February 3, 2020
The Rockets Are Pushing the Center Position to Its Breaking Point
Houston is reportedly shopping Clint Capela ahead of the trade deadline, without a clear replacement. Is Mike D’Antoni ready to go small ball full time? And if so, what does that mean for the value of the 5-man across the league?
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February 3, 2020
The Kings’ Road to the Deadline Could Dictate the Title Chase
Sacramento is way outside the championship picture (naturally). But its decision on Bogdan Bogdanovic could swing the season for a contender.
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January 14, 2020
Will the Hawks Trust Their Own Twist on the Process?
So far, the results have been grim. Will Atlanta see out the bold rebuild? Or will it seek a shortcut at the trade deadline?
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January 10, 2020
How to Make the Most of an NBA Trade Demand
Kevin Love has brokered his way off of a team before, but he’s having a slightly more difficult time this go-around. So is Dewayne Dedmon. Here are some tips to make a trade request go as smoothly as possible.
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January 7, 2020
Eleven Teams That Could Be Looking to Sell Before the NBA Trade Deadline
Andre Drummond and Kevin Love are reportedly the biggest names on the market, but they are hardly the only names being discussed ahead of February 6. Which struggling squads could be looking to offload valuable players and strike a deal?
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January 6, 2020
Does Anyone Need Andre Drummond Before the Trade Deadline?
Atlanta? Toronto? Boston? The Pistons center is an All-Star in his role, but his fit in today’s game and his forthcoming payday make a worthwhile deal difficult to figure out
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January 3, 2020
Three Trade Destinations for Kevin Love
There is "fresh optimism" that the Cavaliers will find a way to move their former All-Star before February’s deadline. Which spots make the most sense?