Certain NBA teams have seen enough of their products to know things just aren't working.
Maybe they tried to expedite a rebuild and failed. Perhaps they went all-in on last season's model only to see the upgraded version flop. Some squads might have a superstar approaching free agency and are better off capitalizing on his trade value than potentially losing him for nothing. A select few teams simply aren't good and need to pivot.
Whatever the case, we are deep enough into the 2016-17 crusade to start calling for changes.
Not all truly bad teams will be the subject of our microscope. Those who are close to rock bottom can usually stand pat and organically increase the value of upcoming draft picks (shoutout to the Dallas Mavericks). Likewise, teams that are right where they need to be aren't up for consideration. There's no need to panic because the Golden State Warriors aren't undefeated; they're fine.
Mediocre outfits are more desperate for changes. Many of them need to choose between rebuilding and competing—and exploring the trade market is the best way for them to find direction.
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NBA Teams in Desperate Need of Trades
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