The Pacers and Kings pulled off a mini-blockbuster, and CJ McCollum finally left Portland, but rumors of a Ben Simmons–James Harden trade still dominate the discourse. The Ringer is ready to react to every deal, with think pieces and podcasts covering all the latest breaking NBA trade news ahead of—and after—Thursday’s deadline. Check out our coverage below.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline
From the blockbuster deals to the salary dumps, The Ringer’s a one-stop shop for trade deadline coverage
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February 15, 2022
The Mavs Are Moving on From the Porzingis Era, and Toward Wherever Luka Will Take Them
Dallas didn’t exactly get better by dealing away Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline, but its move for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans may ultimately help reset around Luka Doncic
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February 14, 2022
Behind the Scenes of the Trade Deadline With Shams Charania
Logan and Raja discuss the James Harden–Ben Simmons swap
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February 14, 2022
Seven NBA Observations on a Wild Trade Deadline and Busy Buyout Market
Did the Sixers just find their Matthew Stafford? Here are my takes on James Harden’s fit in Philadelphia, Dallas’s decision to unload Kristaps Porzingis, and the veterans that could be available for the stretch run.
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February 11, 2022
Finding the Right Roles in Philly and Brooklyn, and Recapping the Trade Deadline
Plus, KOC still believes the Bucks are the safe pick to win it all
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February 11, 2022
Harden for Simmons Shows Daryl Morey Was Right
Plus, more trade deadline talk with Chris Mannix and Super Bowl Stories With Damien Woody
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February 11, 2022
Trade Deadline Takeaways: Harden’s Fit in Philly, Another Perplexing Porzingis Trade, and More
Reactions, analysis, and ripple effects from a busy deadline week-plus in the NBA
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February 10, 2022
2022 NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
The James Harden–Ben Simmons blockbuster actually happened—as did about a zillion other trades before the buzzer. We break down the best and worst of the deadline, including the new-look Sixers and Nets, the revamped Pacers, the stagnant Lakers, and more.
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February 10, 2022
Trade Deadline Spectacular!
Logan and Raja welcome Rob Mahoney to discuss James Harden for Ben Simmons, Dinwiddie for Porzingis, and the fallout from the CJ McCollum trade
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February 10, 2022
What the Blockbuster Simmons-Harden Deal Means for the Card Hobby
Mike and Jesse discuss the swap between Philadelphia and Brooklyn
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February 10, 2022
Daryl Morey Didn’t Start the Process—but He May Have Just Finished It
In 2013, Sam Hinkie kicked off a team-building system that still defines the Sixers today. But now, after the trade that sent James Harden to Philly and Ben Simmons to the Nets, that path may have been completed by Hinkie’s mentor.
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February 10, 2022
Nets Trade James Harden for Ben Simmons
JJ hopped on Spotify Greenroom to discuss the news of the blockbuster trade between the 76ers and the Nets
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February 10, 2022
Trade Deadline Mega-pod: Harden-for-Simmons, the NBA Merry-Go-Round, and Everything Else From a Wild Day of Swaps
Find all parts of the trade deadline edition of ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ here
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February 10, 2022
The Harden-for-Simmons Blockbuster Raises a Whole New Set of Questions
A lifetime’s worth of trade rumors were solved in one fell swoop, as the Sixers and Nets finally consummated a league-changing deal. But there’s still plenty to figure out about how James Harden and Ben Simmons will fit in with their new teams.
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February 9, 2022
Will the Lakers Make a Panic Trade?
Plus, second-guessing the Sabonis and McCollum deals
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February 9, 2022
Super Bowl and Life Advice With Scott Van Pelt, Plus an NBA Trade Deadline Preview
Russillo shares his thoughts the recent trades in the NBA, the Ben Simmons–James Harden rumors, and the significance of Deandre Ayton not currently being under a new contract, before Scott joins in for a trip down the memory lane
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February 8, 2022
Breaking Down the Tyrese Haliburton Trade
Plus, discussing Tyrese Maxey’s play for the 76ers
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February 8, 2022
The Kings and Pacers Solved Their Roster Logjams, to Diametrically Opposed Results
Indiana broke up its crowded frontcourt to add universally beloved guard Tyrese Haliburton. Sacramento, meanwhile, somehow managed to muddle its lineup even more by dealing for Domantas Sabonis.
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February 8, 2022
Two Big NBA Deals Plus a Super Bowl Mega-Gambling Preview With Cousin Sal and Peter Schrager
Bill reacts to the latest NBA trade deadline moves and rumors before making Rams-Bengals prop bets
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February 8, 2022
The CJ McCollum Trade Has Boom-or-Bust Potential for the Pelicans
New Orleans anted up for the longtime Blazers guard, but there’s no guarantee this won’t play out like it did last time the franchise tried to press fast-forward on its rebuild
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February 8, 2022
Which NBA GM Is the Biggest In-Season Wheeler and Dealer?
We ranked every team’s lead decision-maker by how active (or inactive) they are on the trade market heading into the deadline
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February 7, 2022
Dissecting the James Harden–for–Ben Simmons Trade Rumors. Plus, Scuttlebutt From Around the League.
Plus, Jomi Adeniran joins Logan and Raja to express his excitement about Liz Cambage signing with the L.A. Sparks
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February 7, 2022
The Cavaliers’ Storybook Season Takes an Interesting Turn
The arrival of Caris LeVert takes Cleveland from a feel-good team to one that East contenders should be afraid of. The former Pacer is just the spice the Cavs need for the stretch run.
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February 4, 2022
The Clippers-Blazers Trade Is About the Larger Picture
Portland is beginning its rebuild in earnest while Los Angeles is retooling as it waits for its stars to come back. Friday’s five-player deal has immediate ramifications, but the long-term ripple effects are even more intriguing.