NBA: Top 5 moves that raised teams’ title ceilings

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 30: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball pressured by Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of the NBA game at Phoenix Suns Arena on March 30, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 30: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball pressured by Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of the NBA game at Phoenix Suns Arena on March 30, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Top 5 moves that raised their respective teams’ NBA title chances

The 2020-21 NBA season has been nothing short of wild as we approach the Finals. Jam-packed into 72 games, the regular season was full of parity and the playoffs have had plenty of surprises. Both top seeds failed to reach the conference finals for the first time since 1994, and there have been multiple injuries to star players.

However, it’s important to give credit to the front offices that put their teams in positions to make it far this postseason.

Heading into the NBA Finals, we’ll break down some of the best moves that raised the title ceilings of a team. These might not be the most glamorous trades or signings and some of these deals may end up backfiring in the future. However, the one quality that they share is that they’re helping each squad win right now.