Biggest Deal From Each of the Past 5 NBA Trade Deadlines
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2019 NBA Trade Deadline
In 2019, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Marc Gasol, their longtime franchise player, to the Toronto Raptors for Jonas Valanciunas and other assets. This move played a pivotal role in the Raptors' eventual NBA championship run, providing them with a veteran presence in the frontcourt.
2023 NBA Trade Deadline
The blockbuster 2023 trade deadline deal saw Kevin Durant, a perennial All-Star, joining the Phoenix Suns. After a disastrous tenue, the Brooklyn Nets moved on from Durant and picked up Mikal Bridges.
This move added another superstar to the Suns' roster alongside Devin Booker. Phoenix then picked up Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in the offseason. The "Big 3" hasn't completely gelled quite yet but they could be contenders for the NBA championship.
2022 NBA Trade Deadline
In 2022, the Indiana Pacers traded Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for promising young guard Tyrese Haliburton. This trade marked a shift in both teams' strategies, with the Kings looking to build around Sabonis and the Pacers focusing on youth and potential.
In a rare win-win deal in today's NBA, the trade worked our for both franchises as both are on an upswing.
2021 NBA Trade Deadline
The 2021 NBA trade deadline saw the Chicago Bulls acquire two-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic from the Orlando Magic for Wendell Carter Jr. and a pair of first round picks. This move aimed to strengthen the Bulls' playoff push and create a dynamic frontcourt duo alongside Zach LaVine, while the Magic embarked on a rebuilding phase.
The Magic are now an up-and-coming young team while Chicago hasn't made any headway in the East.
2020 NBA Trade Deadline
The 2020 trade deadline featured a significant swap between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Andrew Wiggins was traded to the Warriors in exchange for D'Angelo Russell, as both teams sought to address specific positional needs and improve their competitiveness.
Two years later Wiggins would help the Warriors to their third NBA title in six years. Russell would be moved to the LA Lakers at the 2023 deadline.
2019 NBA Trade Deadline
In 2019, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Marc Gasol, their longtime franchise player, to the Toronto Raptors for Jonas Valanciunas and other assets. This move played a pivotal role in the Raptors' eventual NBA championship run, providing them with a veteran presence in the frontcourt.
2023 NBA Trade Deadline
The blockbuster 2023 trade deadline deal saw Kevin Durant, a perennial All-Star, joining the Phoenix Suns. After a disastrous tenue, the Brooklyn Nets moved on from Durant and picked up Mikal Bridges.
This move added another superstar to the Suns' roster alongside Devin Booker. Phoenix then picked up Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in the offseason. The "Big 3" hasn't completely gelled quite yet but they could be contenders for the NBA championship.
