Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast What Should Teams Look For in A Star Trade? Plus, This Just In
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Feb 28, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of NBA star trades as the hosts analyze deals from the past 30 years. They discuss the strategies teams employ when trading away stars, weighing the short-term gains against long-term consequences. Highlights include a deep dive into the Kyrie Irving trade and key historical trades that shaped team dynamics. Plus, catch the latest injury updates and how they impact team performance, all while enjoying some light-hearted banter.
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Recent Star Trades
- The Mavericks traded Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis, the Kings traded De'Aaron Fox for Zach LaVine, and the Heat traded Jimmy Butler for Andrew Wiggins.
- These trades are examples of teams trading a star player for a lesser star, rather than future assets.
Star Trade Dilemma
- Teams trading stars face a choice: acquire future assets or maintain competitiveness with a lesser star.
- The Dončić trade was unprecedented due to the high caliber of both stars involved.
Towns for Randle Trade
- The Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle, a veteran perceived as a star.
- This trade was driven by the Timberwolves, who chose to trade Towns despite not being forced to.