Nicholas Buchanan+FollowThe Amaré Stoudemire Trade That Still HurtsIn November 2001, the Orlando Magic traded away a future first-round pick (which became Amaré Stoudemire at #9) and Bo Outlaw — one of the league’s best defenders who had finished Top 8 in DPOY voting 3 of the past 5 years. In return? Jud Buechler. A small forward who averaged 1.8 PPG that season and never played in the NBA again. The rationale? Pretty much a salary dump. Orlando shed about $2.4M in cap space — Outlaw was making $6M, while Buechler was at $3.6M. This was a team that had just made the playoffs, with a promising core of T-Mac, Mike Miller, and Grant Hill. Imagine adding Amaré to that mix… #NBA #AmareStoudemire #Magic #NBATrades #NBADebate #NBAWhatIf #Sports 10Share
Brittany Mills+FollowMiami Heat Trade Haywood Highsmith to NetsThe Miami Heat are sending Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a protected 2026 second-rounder. Highsmith carved out a role in Miami with his hustle and defense — now he’ll get a fresh start in Brooklyn. Who do you think got the better end of this deal? #NBA #HeatCulture #BrooklynNets #NBATrades #NBAOffseason #Sports 10Share
Robert Johansson+FollowBobby Portis on Giannis' Trade RumorsBobby Portis didn’t hesitate when asked about the Giannis trade talk: “Yeah, I talk to Giannis all the time. That’s my teammate. Giannis bleeds green. That’s all I can say.” The line sounds like loyalty to Milwaukee… but it leaves some room for interpretation. After all, the Celtics wear green too. And if the Sonics ever make their return, that’s another shade of green on the table. #Giannis #Bucks #NBA #NBATrades #FearTheDeer #Celtics #NBADebate #NBARumors #Sports00Share
Beth Holland+FollowCharania on Breaking the Luka Doncic TradeShams Charania on the night he broke the Luka Doncic trade: “I slept like 30 minutes that night. It took me 7 minutes to get all the details, confirm it, and write up the tweet. The one thing that eats at me is having a typo in a tweet. I hate editing tweets. There was no editor up at that hour.” Gotta respect the grind—NBA news never sleeps! #Shams #NBAInsider #LukaDoncic #NBATrades #BreakingNews #NBA #Sports 10Share
Beth Holland+FollowCeltics Trade Georges Niang and Picks to Jazz for Rookie RJ Luis Jr.Breaking: The Boston Celtics are sending Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr., per ESPN. Boston adds young talent to the roster while Utah gets a proven shooter and some draft capital. What do you think of the move for both sides? #NBA #Celtics #Jazz #GeorgesNiang #RJLuisJr #NBATrades #BasketballNews #Sports 10Share
FromTheLand+FollowPorzingis on Joining the Hawks: “Easier to Surprise People Here Than in Boston”Kristaps Porzingis is embracing his new chapter in Atlanta. After the high-stakes pressure of Boston—where it was championship or bust—Porzingis says the expectations in Atlanta give him more room to grow and lead. “It’s a great situation for me to come in and contribute. Maybe even better than Boston, where it was championship or bust… Here, the pressure isn’t the same—it’s easier to exceed expectations. I think we can surprise some people in the East.” Do you think Atlanta can make noise next season with Porzingis alongside Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, and Dejounte Murray? #NBA #Porzingis #AtlantaHawks #Celtics #NBATrades #Sports 42Share
Beth Holland+FollowMavs CEO Rick Welts on the Luka Trade: “No Regrets—It’s About Moving Forward”When asked if the Mavericks regret trading Luka Dončić, CEO Rick Welts said, “You can’t have fears or regrets in this business, it’s all about how you move forward… I learned about the depth of the connection between Mavericks fans and this team.” It’s clear the Luka deal left a mark, but Welts is focused on the future, not looking back. Do you think the Mavs made the right move? Or will this be the trade fans talk about for years? #NBA #Mavericks #LukaDoncic #NBATrades #LakersNation #Sports 21Share
FromTheLand+FollowDenver Turns One Star Into a Full Supporting CastThe Nuggets just made one of the boldest moves of the offseason, trading away Michael Porter Jr. and turning his massive contract into a package of key role players. By dealing MPJ, Denver brought in Cam Johnson, Jonas Valančiūnas, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Delon Wright—instantly transforming their bench from a weakness into a real strength. It’s a big shift: instead of relying on a top-heavy lineup, the Nuggets now have solid depth, more shooting, and added defense to help Jokic and Murray chase another title. Will this new supporting cast be enough to put Denver back on top? #NBA #Nuggets #NBATrades #OffseasonMoves #Sports #Joker 10Share
Susan Reeves+FollowCan the Suns Break Beal’s No-Trade Wall?Valley fans, the Bradley Beal saga is getting real. The Suns are stuck with Beal’s massive $251M contract and his rare no-trade clause, making a trade almost impossible unless Beal himself agrees. With Booker locked in and Jalen Green’s value in question, Phoenix’s path back to true contention might hinge on Beal having a change of heart. Is there any way the front office can convince the former Wizards star to waive his clause? Let’s hear your takes! #SunsNation #BradleyBeal #NBATrades #Sports #Basketball10Share
Nicole Obrien+FollowCeltics Want 'Bridges Package' for D-White?Looks like the Shamrocks are playing hardball with Derrick White! After moving Jrue and KP, Boston’s front office is reportedly demanding a Mikal Bridges-level haul for D-White—think five first-rounders. That’s a steep price for a guy heading into his 30s, even with his strong two-way game and team-friendly deal. No surprise, no one’s biting yet. If that’s the price for White, imagine what it’d take to pry Jaylen away! Is Brad Stevens overvaluing his core, or just making sure the C’s stay contenders? #CelticsNation #DerrickWhite #NBATrades #Sports #Basketball00Share
