The best thing about the parity era of the NBA is that almost every team believes they are one or two moves away from contention. It can also be something of a double-edged sword when teams get desperate and make shortsighted deals that could negatively affect their chances for years to come if they don’t go right.
It’s always hard to tell which bold decisions are going to pay off. I was a big fan of the New York Knicks trading for Karl-Anthony Towns, but a lot of outlets thought his huge contract and poor defense made him a toxic asset. The Knicks ended up looking like geniuses for the KAT trade during their 2026 championship run. I also…
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