One-month regrades of blockbuster deadline deals
Key Questions
Which teams received top grades for their trade deadline deals?
The Clippers earned an A+ for acquiring Garland, Zubac, and Mathurin; OKC got A+ for McCain; Suns A+ for Brooks; Nets high for MPJ. These moves have positively reshaped their rosters.
How has the Pelicans' Jordan Poole-CJ McCollum trade performed?
The trade is graded D-, considered disastrous for the Pelicans. It has contributed to their struggles post-deadline.
What are the updates on the Mavericks' AD and Middleton trades?
The Mavs' trades for AD and flipping Middleton have soured, impacting their performance negatively. ELO ratings and pick updates reflect this decline.
How did the Suns' Dillon Brooks acquisition fare in regrades?
The Suns' trade for Dillon Brooks from the Kevin Durant deal earned an A+. It has been a positive amid broader Durant trade debates.
What impact has the Grizzlies' Desmond Bane trade had?
The Grizzlies look genius for the Bane trade, especially with KCP expected to opt-in. It bolsters their position in regrade assessments.
How are the Cavaliers faring post-deadline trades?
The Cavaliers have been dominant following their deadline moves. They stand out positively in one-month regrades.
What concerns surround the Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin trade?
The Pacers' trade of Mathurin and a first-round pick is drifting into uncomfortable territory. Performance has not met expectations.
How do Knicks' deadline trades rank in regrades?
The Knicks' trades are viewed as riskier in regrades. They face higher uncertainty compared to top performers like the Clippers.
Clippers A+ Garland/Zubac/Mathurin; GSW Porzingis; OKC McCain A+; Nets MPJ #4; Suns Brooks A+; Grizz Bane/KCP; Mavs AD/Middleton flipped sour?; Pelicans Poole-McCollum D-; Knicks riskier; Cavs dominant; ELO/pick updates. [climaxing]