#trade-deadline

#trade-deadline

The pros of trading Laughton are pretty simple: you could get a good return for him. The Leafs acquired Laughton with half his salary being retained, a fourth-round draft pick in 2025, and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick at last season's trade deadline. They gave up Nikita Grebenkin and a 2027 first-round draft pick. Many, including myself, didn't like the trade when it happened, but Laughton has turned into an integral piece of this lineup.

According to team sources, there's a sense on the ground that everyone on the Warriors' roster besides star guard Stephen Curry is vulnerable as the front office chases Antetokounmpo and figures out how best to reorient the roster in the late stages of Curry's career. Because of salary-matching purposes, either Green, who makes $25.8 million this season, or injured forward Jimmy Butler, who makes $54.1 million this season, would be a necessary part of the outgoing package to make a trade for Antetokounmpo work. Antetokounmpo's salary this season is $54.1 million.

Immanuel Quickley's up-and-down play so far this season has been immensely divisive. There are sensible cases both for and against the sharpshooting guard. His pull-up 3-point shooting provides an oasis on a team otherwise barren. But his lack of ability to access dangerous areas of the court with his dribble and create for others from the lead guard spot are both troubling and emblematic of greater issues that plague the team's offence as a whole.

The wake up on Monday morning only five points out of a wild card spot in the Western Conference - close enough that there will be potentially important games down the stretch. But, at the same time, the Blackhawks are also beginning their ascent out of their scorched earth rebuild. Young players are beginning to take over their lineup and lead the team. They're relying heavily on young players to run the power play and kill penalties. And the centerpieces of the offense are Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar.

A wave of recent reports has centered around Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, and Tre Jones, with interest reportedly coming from teams like Minnesota and offers being floated to franchises such as the Pelicans. However, given Ayo's current level of play and Tre Jones' injury situation, it appears that White may be the only guard truly still on the table. A new trade report seems to echo that sentiment.

The 27-year-old is in the midst of a down year, currently averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists on just 42% shooting and 31% from 3-point range. He's also dealt with injuries for most of this season- appearing in just 10 games so far. The drop in his statistical numbers could be impacted by injury or Young's desire to be traded after failing to reach a contract extension with Atlanta. It could even be a little bit of both.

Despite a chaotic first season as New York Jets head coach, Aaron Glenn's job appears to be safe, according to multiple reports over the last week. NFL Network insider Judy Battista was the latest to confirm Glenn's status on Sunday, just hours before Gang Green's regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills, saying that there has been no wavering in Jets owner Woody Johnson's confidence in his head coach.

For the first time in six years, the San Jose Sharks aren't looking at mock drafts in December. They are firmly, undeniably in the hunt for a playoff spot. The Tank is getting loud again, and there is an undeniable buzz and excitement for all things teal in the Bay. And with that comes a miserable, complicated, and ironically unenviable predicament for general manager Mike Grier.

To be eligible, a player cannot earn more than $3 million this season, be signed to a first- or second-round exception (sorry, Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama), or have more than six years of NBA experience. Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green, who went from an undrafted free agent in 2022 to full-time starter this season, is ineligible despite his salary below $3 million; he signed a four-year, $45 million extension in October.

On Tuesday, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported (subscription required) that the Toronto Raptors "hope to retain Jakob Poeltl as part of any in-season dealings they undertake rather than part with their long-tenured center." The context behind that was Fischer writing that the team does want to upgrade their frontcourt, and that they're interested in Domantas Sabonis (and Anthony Davis). The Raptors don't need to make a decision now on what they will do before the Feb. 5 deadline,

Soto, 30, spent the 2025 season split between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets. In his tenure with the American League East team, the lefty posted a 3.96 ERA and 3.33 FIP in 36.1 innings pitched, with a 27.5 K% and an 11.3 BB%. Before the 2025 trade deadline, he was sent to the Mets, where he had a 4.50 ERA and 3.55 FIP in 24 innings pitched, with a 21.8 K% and 5 BB%.

The Miami Heat's hopes of trading Terry Rozier will ultimately be decided by the NBA, and they're not tipping their hand at all. According to a recent report, the NBA will only make a ruling on whether Rozier is trade-eligible or not until after the Heat submits a trade proposal. With the way things sound, there's a scenario in which the Heat agrees to a trade in principle with another team that includes Rozier, only to have the NBA strike it down afterward.

Twins relievers posted a middling 4.29 ERA through July 29, but that number was skewed by some position players working mop-up duty and some brutal results from relievers who'd already been designated for assignment (e.g. Jorge Alcala). Minnesota's top relievers had all been good to excellent. Jhoan Duran (2.01 ERA), Louis Varland (2.02), Griffin Jax (3.91 ERA but a 37 K%), Brock Stewart (2.38 ERA) and Danny Coulombe (0.90 ERA) formed a terrific nucleus. All were traded.

There was some surprise among the Washington Commanders' fan base when general manager Adam Peters held firm at the 2025 trade deadline. Speculation was rampant about potential outgoings with the team in free fall, but the front office leader didn't pull the trigger. This represented a clear sign that the Commanders were not ready to give up on the season. Adding to the squad via trade was not an option, but Peters felt there were options around that could salvage something from the campaign.