What's up Boys,
For you newbies to the league, every season I try to put out a Trade Deadline Report to review and grade each move our owners have made. Unfortunately I have been slacking the past few seasons, but I'M BACK!
Here we go. Enjoy:
3/23/18
Heat Trade: DeMar DeRozan, Avery Bradley, Lonzo Ball
Raptors Trade: LeBron James, Tyler Johnson, Greivis Vasquez
Grade: A
Winner: Raptors
Absolute BOMB of a trade to kick of Season 14 in MLB.
Shocking that anyone that would trade Lebron would win this trade, but each teams records tell the story. Raptors are currently 14-4, while Mr.2k is struggling at 5-10. Stay tuned as Lebron may be on the move twice in one season!
Raptors put together a nice team after shipping arguably the best player in the history of the NBA for a bonafide star in Derozan and the potential that is Lonzo Ball. Avery not a bad piece either.
3/24/18
Clippers Trade: Klay Thompson, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram
Lakers Trade: Stephen Curry, Wilson Chandler, Tristan Thompson
Grade: A-
Winner: Lakers
What a bunch of wild story lines in this deal. Only in MLB would you see the splash brothers get traded for one another. And between the two LA teams?! Potential Collusion?
Although the Clippers are currently the 2 seed in the West, I give the edge here to the Lakers. I know Kobe is going to be an absolute KILLER with Klay, and got 2 great pieces in Randle and Ingram.
Doesn't help the Clippers cause that I know Steph doesn't stick around for long.....
3/25/18
76ers Trade: Damian Lillard, Troy Daniels
Nuggets Trade: Devin Booker, Isaiah Thomas
Grade: B-
Winner: Nuggets
@Nuggets GO? Sent? GO?
Lol. I can only imagine what this DM looked like. Nuggets wins this trade in a landslide. Any time you can turn Devin Booker into Dame thats a win. This trade is a big reason why the Nuggets are in the Playoff mix, while the 76ers are cellar dwelling in the East.
3/25/18
Jazz Trade: Blake Griffin, CJ McCollum, Caris LeVert
Mavericks: James Harden, Kosta Koufos, Corey Brewer
Grade: B-
Winner: Jazz
Did Lew do it again or did Lew do it again!?! Turns JAMES HARDEN, top 3 2k scorer, NBA MVP into..... .Blake Griffin and CJ McCollum....
Jazz wins this trade. Although it may not look like it this season, Jazz have an absolute killer to build around for the next 5 seasons. CJ and Blake are solid pieces, but to lose Harden for? Ehhhhh IDK
3/25/18
Grizzlies Trade: Kawhi Leonard, Nerlens Noel, Jonas Jerebko, Allen Crabbe
Hornets Trade: Victor Oladipo, Clint Capela, Serge Ibaka, Gary Neal
Grade: A
Winner: Hornets (solely based on standings)
I actually love this trade for both teams. Clearly Kawhi and Dipo werent working out for each owner, so they relocated. Both teams got nice pieces in return as well. I give the Hornets the edge for having the best record, but man the Grizzlies sure did put together a nice looking roster.
3/25/18
Jazz Trade: Ronae Hollis- Jefferson
Mavericks Trade: Caris Levert
Grade: NA
Winner: NA
This was a part of the trade mentioned above as per the league rules, this piece needed to be adjusted in order for the trade to be approved.
Side Note: What a WILD day 3/25 was. HUGE pieces moving all around the league. Love that shit. Anyways moving on.
3/26/18
Kings Trade: Jamal Murray ,Rodney McGruder
Hornets trade: Rajon Rondo, Kent Bazemore
Grade: A+ for the Hornets, F for the Kings
Winner: Hornets in a runaway
In one of the most bizzare trades of the year, the Hornets are able to turn 31, cant shoot Rajon Rondo, into a young up and coming guard in Jamal Murray. What an absolute steal for the Hornets.
But Rajon has a gold Dimer badge right Ras?!?! LOLOL
3/28/18
Magic Trade: Steven Adams, Wayne Ellington
Suns Trade: Hassan Whiteside, Leandro Barbosa
Grade: NA
Winner: NA
This trade was called back.
3/28/18
Mavericks Trade: D'Angelo Russell, NENE, Gerald Henderson
Nets Trade: Goran Dragic, Thaddeus Young, Marreese Speights
Grade:C+
Winner: Nets
Kind of a Meh Trade for me. Don't love it. Don't Hate it. Nets currently stand in 1st place in the East with a nice core of D Russ and PorzGod, so they get the edge here.
Interesting move for Lew. Dragic is an MLB mystery. In the 10 seasons I have been a part of, I have yet to see anyone be successful with him.
4/2/18
Grizzlies Trade: Serge Ibaka, Dante Exum
Suns Trade: Markieff Morris, Jeremy Lin
Grade: C
Winner: Suns
Any time commish gets his hands on Serge via trade, I gotta give him the win. A Whiteside, Serge 4/5 combo is scary.
4/3/18
Bucks Trade: Luke Kennard
Jazz trade: Joe Harris
Grade: C
Winner: Jazz???
Bucks was begging someone to take Kennard. Jazz has a history with Kennard so he jumped. Have yet to see if the Bucks are successful with Joe Harris, but based on potential alone, I give the Jazz the edge.
4/3/18
Blazers Trade: Jonas Valanciunas, Cole Aldrich
Bucks Trade: Chris Bosh, Gorgui Dieng
Grade: B
Winner: Bucks
Pretty self explanatory. JVAL a beast, and Bucks are sitting #3 in the East. Blazers have yet to win a game.....
4/5/18
Knicks Trade: Al Horford, Joe Johnson
Timberwolves Trade: TJ Warren, Montrezl Harrell
Grade: C+
Winner: Wolves
Poor Al, gets no love. I give the Wolves the win here. Al may not be sexy, but in the right fit he can be very productive. Intrigued to see what the Wolves can do with him.
4/5/18
Kings Trade: Jrue Holiday, Davon Reed
Raptors trade: Avery Bradley, Joakim Noah
Grade: C
Winner: Raptors
So let me get this straight, RAS back court is now the Celts from their down years 4 years ago? Oh ok. Another L for RAS. Who is scoring from his guards now? Jrue is another player who can produce, but not as sexy as some other players in the league. I give the Raptors the win here.
4/6/18
Clippers Trade: Stephen Curry, Wilson Chandler
Heat trade: Lebron James, Tony Snell
Grade: A
Winner: Clippers
If this trade happened in the NBA, I think the world would implode. IG at a minimum would shut down for good. Toss up on who wins this trade. All depends on your play style. I give the win to the Clip, but could easily be convinced otherwise.
Decent bench pieces moved in this trade as well.
4/7/18
Pacers Trade: Andre Dummond, Channing Frye, Norman Powell
Raptors Trade: Paul Millsap, Enes Kanter, Justin Jackson
Grade: A+ for Raptors, C- for Pacers
Winner: Raptors
I instantly DMd the Raptors when I saw this trade. What a STEAL. Apparently the Pacers didn't realize that Millsap and Kanter STINK Lol. I get the move, try to turn 1 into 2, but he got the wrong 2. Shop Drummond a little more and you may have gotten more.
4/8/18
Timberwolves Trade: Dwayne Wade
Celtics Trade: Reggie Bullock
Grade: B-
Winner: Celtics
Yes I give myself the win. Deal with it. Celtics needed a go to scorer off his bench, and a clutch vet in that. A lot of the Celts losses have come from lack of bench production.
Reggie is an 88 from 3 and contested 3, but I just couldnt get his shot down. I wish him nothing but the best in his new home. Let's see if Wade can get his last ring in Boston.
4/8/18
Bulls Trade: Chris Paul, Marc Gasol, Carmelo Anthony, Michael Kidd- Gilchrist
Wizards Trade: Gordon Hayward, Kemba Walker, Dario Saric, Will Barton
Grade: A
Winner: Wizards
Although the Bulls are in playoff contention, and the Wizards are not, and currently MIA, I gotta give them the edge here. In a complete roster overhaul for both teams, I give the edge to the Wiz in getting CP3 Gasol and Melo.
4/8/18
Mavericks Trade: CJ McCollum, Rondae Hollis- Jefferson, Jordan Clarkson
Trail Blazers Trade: Bradley Beal, Danilo Gallinari, TJ McConnell
Grade: B
Winner: Mavs
Lew Generally sneaks in a good trade out of his 12 every year, but this one was great. Beal is a beast plain and simple.
4/8/18
Bucks Trade: Luke Babbitt
Kings Trade: Anthony Tolliver
Grade: Who Cares
Winner: Who Cares
YAWN
4/9/18
Bucks Trade: Joe Harris
Pelicans Trade: E'Twaun Moore
Grade: C+
Winner: Bucks
Always been a fan of E'Twaun Moore. Wished him nothing but the best when he left Boston. He has actually turned himself into a nice little pro. Apparently Bucks hated Joe Harris, and got a solid upgrade in E'Twaun. Good find.
Hope you all enjoyed. Feel free to DM me with any feedback, or to yell at me about not winning a trade. Thoroughly enjoy the entertainment.