The 2013 NBA trade deadline came and went with hardly a peep. The most talked-about player rumored to be headed out of town, Atlanta's Josh Smith, went unmoved, highlighting one of the most lackluster deadline days in recent memory.
But just because this NBA trade season lacked the blockbuster, landscape-altering deals fans have become accustomed to seeing over the years, it doesn't mean that some big-time moves weren't made. There were a handful of trades at the deadline, some involving key role players like J.J. Redick, Jordan Crawford and Patrick Patterson
With the final stretch of the 2012-13 season upon us, and the playoff push upcoming, here we'll take a closer look at a pair of trades that will immediately impact the postseason picture.
Celtics Acquire Jordan Crawford for Next to Nothing
The Boston Celtics looked to be a playoff team in the days leading up to Thursday's trade deadline, but now they look even more certain to make the postseason after acquiring shooting guard Jordan Crawford from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Leandro Barbosa (out for the season with an ACL injury) and Jason Coll ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NBA
Article written by Patrick Clarke
NBA Trades 2013: Deals That Will Immediately Affect Postseason Picture
February 23rd, 2013 by Patrick Clarke Leave a reply »
Advertisement