The Trade Deadline: Biggest Winners and Losers

The NBA trade deadline saw some blockbuster moves, with teams gearing up for playoff runs or entering rebuild mode.

Winners:

• Los Angeles Lakers – They bolstered their bench by acquiring a much-needed 3-and-D wing.
• New York Knicks – Adding an elite playmaker has made them a real contender in the East.
• Oklahoma City Thunder – Made savvy moves without compromising their young core.

Losers:

• Chicago Bulls – Missed an opportunity to trade veterans and start fresh.
• Golden State Warriors – Failed to make a big move despite struggling in the standings.

With teams reloading for the second half of the season, the playoff race just got even more intense.