"NBA Trade Deadline Fallout: Speculation, Odds, Rankings, and Grades"
The NBA trade deadline was lackluster this year, with no major superstar trades, partly due to the recent trend of superstar trades happening earlier in the season. However, speculation season has begun, with teams eyeing potential trades and star players who may become available in the offseason due to team discontent, playoff performance, and financial constraints. Teams like the Lakers, Celtics, Suns, Bucks, and Pelicans are among those being closely watched for potential shake-ups, while several teams are stockpiling first-round picks in hopes of acquiring the next wayward superstar.