02-02-2026, 07:56 PM
I think I am more interested in the Eastern conference teams like Boston, Charlotte. Orlando, and Philadelphia this trade deadline than some of the other teams we heard non stop.
Boston just doesn't miss. They always seem to find good value. If they could land a solid, good center for this year and the future, they are positioned maybe better than any team in the East again. It is quite amazing they made such huge roster moves this summer and seem to be right back in it (pending what Tatum looks like).
It is probably a little too early for Charlotte and they probably don't want to use any draft capital at this stage. They do have expirings. Not sure that is enough to get a desirable front court player, but they are a team to watch.
Orlando has to do something to shake things up. While their talent may not match perfectly, they have too much talent to a be a .500 team. Going all in with Bane was their big swing, but with that big investment they may look to be aggressive to try to make a run the second half of the season.
Not sure what Philly can do. Morey is always looking to get better and doesn't turn down star power. it wouldn't surprise me to see them make a medium move. Can Grimes be moved? If so, that sounds like the typical Morey move.
Boston just doesn't miss. They always seem to find good value. If they could land a solid, good center for this year and the future, they are positioned maybe better than any team in the East again. It is quite amazing they made such huge roster moves this summer and seem to be right back in it (pending what Tatum looks like).
It is probably a little too early for Charlotte and they probably don't want to use any draft capital at this stage. They do have expirings. Not sure that is enough to get a desirable front court player, but they are a team to watch.
Orlando has to do something to shake things up. While their talent may not match perfectly, they have too much talent to a be a .500 team. Going all in with Bane was their big swing, but with that big investment they may look to be aggressive to try to make a run the second half of the season.
Not sure what Philly can do. Morey is always looking to get better and doesn't turn down star power. it wouldn't surprise me to see them make a medium move. Can Grimes be moved? If so, that sounds like the typical Morey move.
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