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Eight big trades we'd like to see at the NBA deadline

ESPN's NBA Insiders present eight trades they think should happen, involving five All-Stars and nine teams, including several title contenders.

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Fake deals, real rumors and more trade talk as the deadline heats up

Is there a deal out there to help the Cavs? Are the Warriors going to make a move? And what will happen with DeAndre Jordan and Marcus Smart? Here's the latest.

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2018 NBA trade deadline coverage: Latest news, rumblings and reports

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 8. Stay up to date on the latest news, rumors and rumblings from our team of reporters.

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Stephen A.: Dan Gilbert 'wants LeBron James gone.'

Stephen A. Smith emphasizes that the Cavs owner is tired of trying to build a team around LeBron, who is only committed to the team on a yearly basis.

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This Cavs chaos is unprecedented, and time is running out

LeBron James went from leading MVP candidate to one of the worst months of his career. The Cavs know crisis, but this mess is something different.

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Money problems might hinder Cavs' trade chances.

Bobby Marks explains why the Cavaliers' luxury tax will make it rather expensive to add a player like Tyreke Evans via trade this season.

What it would take for the Cavs to move the Nets' pick

Potential top-5 pick too costly for Cavs to deal?

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An East finals preview in Toronto? Banged-up Celtics just want a win

All signs are pointing to a Celtics-Raptors battle for the East's top seed. For Boston, keeping its head above water amid a rash of injuries is priority No. 1.

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How the Lakers can add two stars in 2019, and what they should do now

The Lakers are reportedly focused on the 2019 free-agent class that features Kawhi Leonard and Klay Thompson. What does that mean for them at the trade deadline, and what's their best path to land two superstars?

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The Lakers are growing up together as the trade deadline looms

Sunday's impressive win over the Thunder came as trade talks are just about to heat up for a Lakers roster that could undergo plenty of turnover.

Kings

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Carter throws down off the glass dunk.

Vince Carter shows he still has bounce at age 41, as he tosses one to himself off the backboard.

Thunder

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Can OKC turn its defense around in time to challenge the West elite?

The Thunder have lost four straight following an eight-game winning streak. The culprit? A poor defense that, paired with the loss of specialist Andre Roberson, has finally caught up to OKC.

Player Rankings

NBA player rankings: Stellar PG play from Rubio, Kemba and Lillard

Ricky Rubio, Kemba Walker and Damian Lillard led their teams with incredible performances at point guard last week.

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Michael Beasley is instant offense, but he's stuck being an NBA nomad

The current Knick has bounced around the league his whole career, but no matter where he goes, he brings buckets.

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Five trades later, Ish Smith finally has stability in the NBA (for now)

As the trade deadline looms, the Pistons point guard knows firsthand how fast things can change.

Power Rankings

NBA Power Rankings: Cavs drop out of top 10

After another national TV nightmare, LeBron James & Co. have fallen into uncharted rankings territory. But the team that handed Cleveland its latest loss is looking as strong as ever.

Rank 'em! Week 17 NBA Power Rankings

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A major NBA financial crunch is coming

There are big money problems on the NBA horizon, and they will affect everything from the trade deadline to free agency. A lot of teams will be paying luxury tax, and that means we'll have a whole bunch of sellers.

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Low-spending NBA free-agency period on horizon.

Bobby Marks says this summer will likely be the worst time ever to be an NBA free agent.

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Powell: In 1978-79 season, deal like no other happened at NBA trade deadline

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The Starters: Could Celtics trade Smart?

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NBA Soundsystem Podcast: Former NBA player Caron Butler on music + more

Trade Grades

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Did Bucks or Nets win the Zeller deal?

Will Tyler Zeller help the Bucks' playoff chances this season, and how did the Nets do in the deal? Kevin Pelton grades the trade.

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Winners and losers in every deadline deal

ESPN Insider Kevin Pelton is grading every deal at the NBA trade deadline. You can find all of his analysis on Blake Griffin, Nikola Mirotic, Tyler Zeller and more here.

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These five teams can swing the best NBA superstar trade packages

If a surprise franchise-changer such as Kyrie Irving or James Harden becomes available again, who will have the best trade package? These nine teams stand out.

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These four teams should be buyers at the trade deadline

The trade deadline is an opportunity to make moves to improve. We've identified four teams that should be looking to pick up players.

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NBA draft assets for all 30 teams

What upcoming draft picks does every NBA team owe and own? Here's our team-by-team breakdown.

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Bucks' Dellavedova out up to four weeks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova is out up to four weeks with a sprained right ankle.

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Inside Steph's show

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Steph Curry's pregame show is anything but routine
The two-time MVP is putting on a show in every NBA city ... even before tipoff. Here's an inside look at how Steph Curry's pregame routine became a crowd-pleaser.

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NBA mock draft: Trae Young rising, Luka Doncic and the Nets' pick
Who's going No. 1, and how far has OU star Trae Young climbed? What prospect can the Cavs -- or a potential trade partner -- land with the Brooklyn pick? We project both rounds.

NBA Trade Machine

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Working out trade scenarios
Wondering whether your favorite team could make a deal to land a superstar? Just enter the teams and players into our NBA Trade Machine and we'll tell you if the league's trade rules would allow it.

NBA Jam's 25th anniversary

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How the silver anniversary of NBA JAM could resurrect the franchise
It's the 25th anniversary of NBA JAM, a game that helped grow the league's popularity back in 1993.

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Eight big trades we'd like to see at the NBA deadline

Fake deals, real rumors and more trade talk as the deadline heats up

2018 NBA trade deadline coverage: Latest news, rumblings and reports

Stephen A.: Dan Gilbert 'wants LeBron James gone.'

This Cavs chaos is unprecedented, and time is running out

Money problems might hinder Cavs' trade chances.

An East finals preview in Toronto? Banged-up Celtics just want a win

How the Lakers can add two stars in 2019, and what they should do now

The Lakers are growing up together as the trade deadline looms

Carter throws down off the glass dunk.

Can OKC turn its defense around in time to challenge the West elite?

NBA player rankings: Stellar PG play from Rubio, Kemba and Lillard

Michael Beasley is instant offense, but he's stuck being an NBA nomad

Five trades later, Ish Smith finally has stability in the NBA (for now)

NBA Power Rankings: Cavs drop out of top 10

A major NBA financial crunch is coming

Low-spending NBA free-agency period on horizon.

NBA.com

Powell: In 1978-79 season, deal like no other happened at NBA trade deadline

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The Starters: Could Celtics trade Smart?

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NBA Soundsystem Podcast: Former NBA player Caron Butler on music + more

Did Bucks or Nets win the Zeller deal?

Winners and losers in every deadline deal

These five teams can swing the best NBA superstar trade packages

These four teams should be buyers at the trade deadline

NBA draft assets for all 30 teams

Bucks' Dellavedova out up to four weeks

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Steph Curry's pregame show is anything but routine

NBA mock draft: Trae Young rising, Luka Doncic and the Nets' pick

Working out trade scenarios

How the silver anniversary of NBA JAM could resurrect the franchise

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