2018 NBA Power Rankings: Where each team stands ahead of the trade deadline

2018 NBA Power Rankings: Where every team stands ahead of the trade deadline

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25. Brooklyn Nets (18-32)

The Brooklyn Nets are an interesting team to follow as the NBA trade deadline draws near. They should probably shop DeMarre Carroll, who’s had a really nice season in Brooklyn, and Joe Harris, who is also having a career year for the Nets.

Brooklyn is also a team that should try to buy low at the trade deadline. No, they don’t have the assets to secure a star but they do have room to absorb a bad contract, if they can find a way to part ways with Carroll.

In exchange for a bad contract, the Nets could likely secure another first-round pick. The Nets aren’t winning a ton of games this season, but they’re well on their way back to relevance.