4 Deals that should have happened at the 2024 NBA trade deadline
Every NBA team possessed certain requirements or deficiencies they aimed to solve by making changes in the form of trades by the NBA's Feb. 8 deadline. These needs include offense, defense, size, depth, or anything else that could be addressed.
Despite the absence of any superstar trades made during the trade deadline on Thursday, the week still proved to be captivating. Throughout the league, role players were transferred to different teams, as organizations focused on making minor adjustments rather than major overhauls. But were the right decisions made?
Every NBA Team's Biggest Need at the 2024 Trade Deadline
NBA TEAM | TEAM NEED |
|---|---|
Atlanta Hawks | Wing defense |
Boston Celtics | Bench Size |
Brooklyn Nets | Point Guard |
Charlotte Hornets | Draft picks |
Chicago Bulls | Draft picks |
Cleveland Cavaliers | Stretch big |
Dallas Mavericks | Perimeter defense |
Denver Nuggets | A backup 5 |
Detroit Pistons | Draft picks |
Golden State Warriors | Interior defense |
Houston Rockets | Outside shooting |
Indiana Pacers | Defense |
Los Angeles Clippers | Rebounding |
Los Angeles Lakers | Offensive weapons |
Memphis Grizzlies | Patience (Could maybe use shooters or wings) |
Miami Heat | A backup big |
Milwaukee Bucks | Wing depth |
Minnesota Timberwolves | Backup point guard |
New Orleans Pelicans | A backup 5 |
New York Knicks | Interior depth |
Oklahoma City Thunder | Size |
Orlando Magic | Outside Shooting |
Philadelphia 76ers | Another scorer |
Phoenix Suns | Perimeter Defense |
Portland Trail Blazers | Draft picks |
Sacramento Kings | A backup 1 |
San Antonio Spurs | Backup point guard |
Toronto Raptors | Shooters |
Utah Jazz | Size on the wing |
Washington Wizards | Draft picks |
Consequently, several frequently mentioned players remained with their respective teams, despite the fact in some cases, it may not have been the best decision. Here are a few trade deals that we believe should have taken place.