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1 Deal Each Team Could Make Before Trade Deadline

By Jake Hyman

Nov 21, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks for a passing lane during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks for a passing lane during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) dribbles the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) defends during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) dribbles the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) defends during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Minnesota Timberwolves

Kevin Martin’s trade value has plummeted due to a less-than-adequate shooting percentage and a PER (12.3) that fails in comparison to the rest of his young teammates in Minnesota. Soaking up minutes at the two, instead of Sam Mitchell giving his younger guys ample amounts of playing time, clashes with the development of young studs like Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns.

To get Martin for some sort of long-term value would be a positive for GM Milt Newton, who has his wolves in a peak rebuilding period with three veterans (Martin, Rubio, Pekovic) that could be dealt come February.

The return isn’t significant for Martin, it’s realistic to expect few teams will part with draft picks for a shooter unable to convert 37 percent of his shots from the floor. Jennings, currently injured, is expected to return soon for Detroit and is a big-name backup to Reggie Jackson.

He won’t supplant Jackson, but is a negotiable player for Minnesota if they do decide to trade for him as his bird rights would shift to Minnesota.

Dinwiddie is a supplementary piece to the deal and is a cost-controlled combo guard as a former 2014 second-round pick.

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