We are less than a week away from the NBA trade deadline and we have already seen one pretty sizable trade completed between the LA Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers.
The Clippers are acquiring Norman Powell and Robert Covington in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Keon Johnson, Justise Winslow and a future second-round pick.
That is the first of what could be numerous trades made before the deadline on February 10th. There are plenty of teams that will be looking to be sellers as the Trail Blazers seem to be, as they could also move on from CJ McCollum.
The Clippers aren’t optimistic that they will be getting Kawhi Leonard back this season and Paul George’s fate could be determined by the MRI that he will undergo on February 24th.
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Despite not knowing how the remainder of this season may turn out, LA saw an opportunity to bolster their roster for next season and took advantage.
There are plenty of teams that are in a similar position as the Clippers are. Whether they are looking to cement their status as a playoff team, elevate to the tier of contender or makeup ground from a tough stretch, plenty of teams will be looking to buy in the coming days.
But, some teams could use a trade more than others. Which teams are in dire need of a move ahead of the deadline? Here are three teams that could use one the most.
