The trade deadline is always a period of evaluation for teams throughout the NBA.
It's a time to reflect on whether you have what it takes to do damage in the playoffs or whether you need to build up for next season. Sometimes teams change their philosophies entirely after the All-Star break.
While the league may be rather quiet before the Feb. 21 trade deadline this season, here's a look at the playoff contenders who need to shake things up.
Boston Celtics (28-24)
With Rajon Rondo lost for the season, it's time to turn the page in Boston.
Ideally, the Celtics would receive some bright young players for both Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, but it's still unclear whether Boston will be able to deal either one of them.
The Celtics aren't making a title run this season without Rondo. They went on an 8-1 run to close off the first half of the season with Rondo absent from the lineup, but it's hard to imagine them keeping that up down the stretch, especially with an older team.
Milwaukee Bucks (26-25)
The Bucks may deal guard Monta Ellis ...
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Article written by Ryan Rudnansky
NBA Trade Deadline 2013: Fringe Contenders Most in Need of a Big Shakeup
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