The NBA trade deadline is just four weeks away. The rumor mill is churning, and phones are buzzing. At this stage of the season, coaches and general managers (the good ones anyway) know what areas their team needs to improve if they want to be serious contenders in the postseason.
The easiest way to make these improvements in season is via trade. Some teams will be buyers, and some will be sellers, but one thing is for certain, teams have their targets in the crosshairs already. Now it’s just about trying to negotiate a fair trade.
Look for veterans to be on the move before the NBA trade deadline.
There will be some “rebuilding” teams looking to add cheap young talent that another franchise is ready to give up on, but most teams that will be active in the trade market will be looking for veteran players that can help make a strong playoff push and get them over the hump.
Veterans are ideal trade targets because most have accepted their roles, and for the most part, teams know what type of production and personality they’re acquiring. While there are plenty of veteran players that help some playoff teams, for this article, this writer narrowed it down to the five veterans he believes can make the most significant impact and can help virtually every playoff team.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at some veterans who can help your favorite team now and, most importantly, in the playoffs.