NBA: Trades every contender can make to improve their roster

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors directs his players during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors directs his players during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 17: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics shake hands after a Cavaliers 102-99 victory at Quicken Loans Arena on October 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NBA Trade Rumors: Taking a look at potential moves every contender can make in order to improve their roster ahead of the trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline is a little more than a month away, and it’s been relatively quiet on that front for the past few weeks. Although, expect that to change pretty soon.

While there will certainly be some big names on the trade block, the likelihood of the blockbuster deal happening in-season is always low. However, if a big deal were to happen, it will come at the NBA’s trade deadline, which is why this is arguably the most exciting time of the year.

With that in mind, we explore eight contenders and how they should approach the deadline. Who should they target? What should they trade for? We cover it all.