Ranking the NBA Trade Deadline’s Most Impactful Acquisitions
Zack Cook
Host · Writer
1. Bojan Bogdanovic - New York Knicks
The New York Knicks management team deserves an A+ for how they managed this trade deadline. Going back to the addition of OG Anunoby and now to Bojan Bogdanovic, the Knicks hit this one out of the park. It's not something we're accustomed to saying of late, but the Knicks have put themselves in a great position to contend in the Eastern Conference after adding Bogdanovic to the mix.
New York Knicks NBA Championship Odds
The Knicks are listed at +1600 to win the 2023-24 NBA title.
5. Royce O'Neale - Phoenix Suns
When the NBA trade deadline comes around, 3-and-D wing players such as Royce O'Neale are valuable additions. It's not going to move the needle a ton, but the Phoenix Suns were in need of lengthening their bench and depth, which O'Neale does. In a stacked Western Conference, you need all the help you can get in the postseason.
Phoenix Suns NBA Championship Odds
The Suns are listed at +1600 to win the 2023-24 NBA title.
4. Patrick Beverley - Milwaukee Bucks
Although the Milwaukee Bucks struggled in the trade chips department, they still found a way to make a move and add Patrick Beverley to the mix. After Jrue Holiday was moved in the offseason, the Bucks have been lacking a strong perimeter defender, and Beverley should be able to help in that area. Beverley gives them a big upgrade in an area they badly needed one in.
Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship Odds
The Bucks are listed at +550 to win the 2023-24 NBA title.
3. Gordon Hayward - OKC Thunder
Many people have forgotten about the impact that Gordon Hayward can have because he's been on the shelf injured. When Hayward does return, he's someone who can come in and help the Oklahoma City Thunder's second unit. He's a two-way talent and has the perfect amount of experience that should help bolster a young Thunder team in the West.
Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Championship Odds
The Thunder are listed at +2000 to win the 2023-24 NBA title.
2. Buddy Hield - Philadelphia 76ers
Anyone who follows the NBA would have learned by now that the Indiana Pacers have been looking to get rid of Buddy Hield. Just because they were looking to move on from him doesn't mean that he wasn't an attractive piece for the Philadelphia 76ers to add. Of course, the 76ers hopes of winning a championship ride on the health of Joel Embiid, but adding a shooter in Hield will help elevate this group.
Philadelphia 76ers NBA Championship Odds
The 76ers are listed at +3000 to win the 2023-24 NBA title.
1. Bojan Bogdanovic - New York Knicks
The New York Knicks management team deserves an A+ for how they managed this trade deadline. Going back to the addition of OG Anunoby and now to Bojan Bogdanovic, the Knicks hit this one out of the park. It's not something we're accustomed to saying of late, but the Knicks have put themselves in a great position to contend in the Eastern Conference after adding Bogdanovic to the mix.
New York Knicks NBA Championship Odds
The Knicks are listed at +1600 to win the 2023-24 NBA title.
5. Royce O'Neale - Phoenix Suns
When the NBA trade deadline comes around, 3-and-D wing players such as Royce O'Neale are valuable additions. It's not going to move the needle a ton, but the Phoenix Suns were in need of lengthening their bench and depth, which O'Neale does. In a stacked Western Conference, you need all the help you can get in the postseason.
Phoenix Suns NBA Championship Odds
The Suns are listed at +1600 to win the 2023-24 NBA title.
