Every NBA Team’s Top 3 Trade-Deadline Targets

The NBA trade deadline on February 8 is rapidly approaching, and teams are actively exploring potential moves. Here’s a look at the top three trade deadline targets for each NBA team as they navigate the trade market.

Atlanta Hawks

1. Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers
2. Quentin Grimes, New York Knicks
3. Draft Picks

The Hawks, seeking to avoid first-round exits, are reportedly open to various trade possibilities. If Dejounte Murray is on the move, securing a new backcourt partner for Trae Young becomes a priority. Players like Reaves and Grimes, known for their three-and-D skills, fit the bill. Additionally, the Hawks are looking to replenish their draft assets.

Boston Celtics

1. Cedi Osman, San Antonio Spurs
2. Naji Marshall, New Orleans Pelicans
3. John Konchar, Memphis Grizzlies

With budget constraints, the Celtics may stay conservative. However, they express interest in adding “another big wing.” Osman, with his versatile skill set, could be an impactful addition. Marshall and Konchar are options for bolstering the roster’s depth and defensive capabilities.

Brooklyn Nets

1. Dejounte Murray, Atlanta Hawks
2. Tyus Jones, Washington Wizards
3. Draft Picks

The Nets aim to build around Mikal Bridges and improve their talent level. Murray, known for his scoring and playmaking, could provide the offensive boost they need. Jones, a reliable decision-maker, is another option. Additionally, the Nets may explore selective selling to acquire draft assets.

Charlotte Hornets

1. Draft Picks
2. Jalen Green, Houston Rockets
3. Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors

The Hornets, in the midst of a challenging season, are focusing on reshaping their roster. Acquiring draft picks and young talents like Green and Kuminga align with their strategy to build for the future.

Chicago Bulls

1. Draft Picks
2. Malcolm Brogdon, Portland Trail Blazers
3. Kevin Huerter, Sacramento Kings

While the Bulls may explore trading Zach LaVine, their priority is not a complete rebuild. Adding draft picks remains crucial, but they also seek players like Brogdon and Huerter to strengthen their roster for a competitive run.

Cleveland Cavaliers

1. De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Hawks
2. Royce O’Neale, Brooklyn Nets
3. T.J. McConnell, Indiana Pacers

The Cavaliers, in search of a two-way wing, are targeting players like Hunter and O’Neale. McConnell is a potential solution for the backup ball-mover role after Ricky Rubio’s retirement.

Dallas Mavericks

1. Kyle Kuzma, Washington Wizards
2. Jerami Grant, Portland Trail Blazers
3. Dorian Finney-Smith, Brooklyn Nets

The Mavericks, with a dynamic backcourt in Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, look to upgrade between them. Players like Kuzma, Grant, or Finney-Smith could address their need for a versatile forward.

Denver Nuggets

1. Jae’Sean Tate, Houston Rockets
2. Isaiah Jackson, Indiana Pacers
3. Dennis Smith Jr., Brooklyn Nets

The defending champions are performing well, but small tweaks are on their radar. Tate’s defense and athleticism, Jackson’s above-the-rim play, and Smith’s point-of-attack defense are potential additions.

Detroit Pistons

1. Draft Picks
2. Gary Trent Jr., Toronto Raptors
3. Miles Bridges, Charlotte Hornets

The Pistons, surprisingly interested in buying, may target players fitting their young nucleus’s timeline. Trent and Bridges, both 25, provide offense from the wing positions.

Golden State Warriors

1. Dejounte Murray, Atlanta Hawks
2. Clint Capela, Atlanta Hawks
3. DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls

Struggling this season, the Warriors are considering significant changes. Murray, Capela, and DeRozan represent diverse options to boost their roster in multiple positions.

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