The NBA's 203-24 trade deadline came to an end at 4 a.m. today, but it actually seemed a bit of a cold day. Big deals have barely happened, and many teams have even announced "zero trades".
The most high-profile trade could be the Pacers' trade to send Hield to the 76ers in exchange for Morris Jr., Korkmaz and three future second-round picks. The Lakers weren't involved in any trades on this day, meaning the player they've been craving for for multiple seasons is still out of reach.
The Lakers wanted a lot of players, such as Dejounte Murray, LaVine, Jeremy Grant, etc., but sadly, they all failed to do so in the end. Rumor has it that the Lakers didn't end up trading because management was satisfied with the current roster. So, what can the Lakers achieve this season at this stage? Is it possible to make the playoffs?
In addition, the 76ers were aggressive at this trade deadline, making a total of four trades. Other teams such as the Pistons, Celtics, and Bucks have also made moves, and some trades have even involved multi-team interactions.
However, surprisingly, 11 teams, including the Lakers, Clippers, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Rockets, Nuggets, Cavaliers, Heat, Magic, Bulls, Hawks, and other 11 teams, were not completed at the last trade deadline. This included previously rumored and high-profile teams, but in the end they all opted to keep their current squads.
The lull at the trade deadline may reflect the confidence and anticipation of the teams in their current roster. Do you think this result is good or bad for the teams? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section!