NBA Trade Rumors: One dream trade target for every contender

New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 13: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Smoothie King Center on December 13, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 13: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Smoothie King Center on December 13, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NBA Trade Rumors: Breaking down one dream target for every contender as the NBA trade deadline draws near

With the NBA’s February 8th deadline fast approaching and crunch time looming, the time is now for the contenders to make moves. However, it is safe to assume that not every contender will be aggressive working the phones.

Some have no reason to make a change and others simply are too stacked and have an almost unfair talent advantage, looking at you Golden State. Others lack the assets to make a splash. But many of the league’s general managers are already working feverishly, scouring the market for both minor tweaks and drastic overhauls in order to equip their teams with the best chance to capture the Larry O’Brien trophy.

I have listed the four contenders in each conferences and recommended players that they can target to put them over the top.