NBA Trade Deadline Grades: Winners and Losers
Grades for all 30 NBA teams on their trade activity leading up to the deadline.
Atlanta Hawks: C
The Hawks made a justifiable decision to keep Dejounte Murray, but holding onto other players was questionable, given their financial situation.
Boston Celtics: B+
The Celtics made solid moves, acquiring Xavier Tillman but could have used another guard.
Brooklyn Nets: C
The Nets settled for less-than-desirable returns in trades and their long-term direction remains unclear.
Charlotte Hornets: A
The Hornets made valuable trades, including acquiring a lottery-protected first-round pick for PJ Washington.
Chicago Bulls: F
The Bulls chose to remain competitive without making any significant trades, which is a questionable strategy.
Cleveland Cavaliers: B
The Cavaliers made a smart move by not making any trades and focusing on reintegrating injured players.
Dallas Mavericks: D+
The Mavericks made improvements with their trades but gave up too much for slight upgrades.
Denver Nuggets: PASS
The Nuggets did not make any trades but are content with their current roster.
Detroit Pistons: B
The Pistons made reasonable trades to improve their shooting and cap space.
Golden State Warriors: C
The Warriors did not make any moves but have promising young talent that deserves development.
Houston Rockets: C-
The Rockets made a questionable trade for Steven Adams, but it could pay off in the future.
Indiana Pacers: B+
The Pacers made a good trade for Pascal Siakam and acquired a valuable player.
Los Angeles Clippers: A
The Clippers made a trade for James Harden that has significantly improved their team and championship chances.
Los Angeles Lakers: C
The Lakers made the right call by not making major trades, but their future plans are uncertain.
Memphis Grizzlies: C+
The Grizzlies made necessary trades to manage their finances and position themselves for the future.
Miami Heat: C-
The Heat made a trade for Terry Rozier that has not paid off yet, but it may improve.
Milwaukee Bucks: B+
The Bucks got lucky and made a trade that improved their team without giving up much.
Minnesota Timberwolves: B
The Timberwolves made a trade to address their backup point guard position.
New Orleans Pelicans: B-
The Pelicans made a trade to avoid the luxury tax and received valuable assets in return.
New York Knicks: A
The Knicks made successful trades that significantly improved their team without giving up first-round picks.
Oklahoma City Thunder: A
The Thunder made a great trade for Gordon Hayward and acquired future assets.
Orlando Magic: C
The Magic did not find a trade that would significantly improve their team.
Philadelphia 76ers: B+
The 76ers made a successful trade for James Harden and improved their team.
Phoenix Suns: B+
The Suns made creative trades to address their needs and improve their team.
Portland Trail Blazers: D
The Trail Blazers made questionable decisions to keep certain players who may not fit their future plans.
Sacramento Kings: C+
The Kings did not make significant trades but are in a similar position as last season.
San Antonio Spurs: C-
The Spurs missed opportunities to improve their team with trades.
Toronto Raptors: B
The Raptors made moves that aligned with their organizational direction.
Utah Jazz: C
The Jazz did not value short-term success and made questionable trades to prioritize future picks.
Washington Wizards: B
The Wizards made a successful trade for Marvin Bagley and improved their team.
