DISCOUNT FOR FISSION ENERGY DRINKS! http://www.DrinkFission.com/amhoops The Trail Blazers have made two trades this week that make very little sense. They delt CJ McCollum this time for two marginal young players and a heavily protected first round pick. On the surface this makes no sense for Damian Lillard’s future but the team is planning to completely reshape their roster. This is a look at what their plan could be.

The NBA Trade Deadline is just hours away. There are rumors about major deals going down but there will be many underrated trades with a big impact. This is a look at all the teams that could do something to change their season and what it means for the league.

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The NBA Trade Deadline gets A LOT of hype but how much does it actually matter? This is a look at the history of midseason trades to see how often Championship teams were able to turn their season around or add an impact piece. Then we look at the long term benefits and disasters that happen when a team makes a move at or before the deadline.

This NBA season is just weird. There have been COVID outbreaks and injuries to star players so the standings are all out of whack. All this means that under-the-radar teams have an even bigger chance to surprise everyone in the playoffs. This is a look at 5 NBA teams that could shock everyone come postseason time.

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The Golden State Warriors are cruising through the regular season but a big problem has emerged. The good news is the trade deadline has yet to pass but they must take action fast. Andre Iguodala once said that he plays hurt to protect Stephen Curry’s legacy - that quote should be in the minds of Warriors front office staff as they approach February 10th.

Andrew Wiggins not only made his first All-Star game but he is a starter! This is one of the most inspiring comeback stories for a number 1 pick but there’s a lot more to it. The Golden State Warriors played a trick with the fan vote and made Wiggins’ bid more about the vote than actual basketball.

Ben Simmons rumors are coming out every day but the latest says Philly will probably wait until the summer to trade their disgruntled All-Star. The storyline people are ignoring is what this means for Joel Embiid.

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A new trade rumor says the Rockets would consider another John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade afterall. NBA media had reported a Russ for Wall trade was basically impossible but now there’s at least a slight chance it could happen. In reality the swap probably wouldn’t save LA’s season but it is showing us a scary truth about Westbrook’s career.

Anfernee Simons has emerged as the talented young guard the Blazers have promised. This gives the Portland Trail Blazers yet another elite but small guard. With the NBA trade deadline approaching people are wondering if Portland will make a big trade and Simons’ breakout further complicates things. This is a look at what the Blazers’ options are especially if Ben Simmons is a target.

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The Thunder are building the most impressive draft future in NBA history. For years they’ve sold accumulated assets to rebuild with but no one is totally sure what their plan will eventually be. This is a look at all the picks OKC has in the future and what they will probably do with them to win the first Championship in franchise history.

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