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The 2020-21 NBA Trade Deadline has been announced to be 25th March 2021, with various teams looking to strengthen different departments on their roster. Every year, a combination of different factors leads to a number of NBA players regularly becoming part of the NBA trade rumors.
With obvious names such as that of Bradley Beal having come up repeatedly, quite a few major franchises are in need of long-term and short-term acquisitions. In this article, we look at five bold predictions for the 2021 NBA Trade deadline.
5 Bold Predictions for the 2021 NBA Trade deadline
#1 Kyle Lowry to Denver Nuggets
While the Denver Nuggets' overall offense has made them one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NBA, they have struggled to contain opposition teams at the other end of the court consistently. Lack of rim protection and aggressiveness are issues that will need time to solve, but the presence of Kyle Lowry might just dramatically change things for them.
Kyle Lowry has the experience to tighten up the Denver Nuggets’ defense and should slot in seamlessly alongside Jamal Murray at the Guard position. What’s more, a Kyle Lowry trade will allow the Toronto Raptors to rebuild for the coming seasons, and the franchise has already indicated their willingness to let him leave.
#2 Victor Oladipo to Dallas Mavericks
Victor Oladipo was part of a 4-man trade deal that also included the move of James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Oladipo has communicated his desire to play for the Miami Heat. However, the possibility of playing with a probable future MVP in the form of Luka Doncic should be enough to have Oladipo’s head turned.
The Houston Rockets are in the initial stages of a rebuild that appears set to take time, and Victor Oladipo does not seem to be in the mood to stick around. The presence of a prolific and versatile former All-Star in the form of Victor Oladipo represents a vast improvement for the Dallas Mavericks on paper, and the reluctance of other teams might as well result in such a move materializing.
#3 Bradley Beal to Golden State Warriors
Since the James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo sagas, Bradley Beal appears to be the next superstar under constant speculation of moving away from a Washington Wizards side that has failed to deliver on the potential they have. Bradley Beal is currently leading the NBA in points per game, despite his team’s terrible form.
The Washington Wizards currently sit in 14th position in the NBA Eastern Conference, with Bradley Beal averaging 33.3 points and 4.5 assists per game. Beal will improve the Warriors both in the long and short term, with the return of Klay Thompson next season potentially making the Warriors strong title contenders again.
#4 DeMar DeRozan to Miami Heat
Offensively, the Miami Heat have been subpar overall and are in need of legitimate scorers to complement the likes of Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler. While the Miami Heat have maintained their interest in Bradley Beal, such a move looks unlikely, especially considering the number of teams that are looking to “free” Beal.
DeMar DeRozan, on the other hand, is having another consistent year and will form a lethal duo with Jimmy Butler. DeRozan’s versatility means that the Miami Heat’s offense might just see a major transformation with his arrival, which is in addition to the fact that he will be more affordable than somebody like Bradley Beal.
#5 Al Horford to Boston Celtics
Al Horford is one of the best passing Centers around, and will result in the Boston Celtics becoming major title contenders, instantaneously. AL Horford did not prove to be a good fit for the Philadelphia 76ers, but has shown tremendous form of late playing for OKC Thunder.
He is currently producing 13.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3 assists per game, and it appears to be the perfect time for the Boston Celtics to trade him for a second stint. The Boston Celtics have a highly talented but young core, and will not just benefit from AL Horford’s basketball qualities, but his experience as well.
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