Life, at times, can be predictable. Most people have their routine. At times, it can feel like one day bleeds into the next, with little distinguishing the two. For some, it’s depressing, while for others, it’s comforting. After all, life can be predictable – at times. Other times, it’ll throw you a major curve ball. The NBA is no different.

These days, the rumor mill is so readily accessible that everyone knows what to expect.

If the Lakers trade Russell Westbrook and two first-round picks in exchange for two starting caliber players and a good reserve tomorrow, it will shock precisely zero people.

On the other hand, sometimes, it’s best to expect the unexpected when following the NBA. If, for example, the Thunder made a huge win-now trade, that would be unexpected.

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Meanwhile, if the Phoenix Suns triggered a rebuild, that would be as well. Just don’t make the mistake of assuming neither thing can happen. 

For that matter, don’t assume they couldn’t both occur in the same transaction. For example, here’s a deal that sends Devin Booker to the Oklahoma City Thunder.