Trade Alert
The Rockets are 35 and 15 so once again have a goal of winning a championship. They don't lose anything at backup PG going from Knight to Yogi while saving a ton of $ next year. They also get Zach Randolph to lead the 2nd unit off the bench and prove some much needed depth. The 1st round pick this year will likely be mid 20's.
The Kings are sitting with a record of 15 and 35 so with Bagley out hurt they aren't goin to get close to the playoffs. They officially get into the 1st round so now with a few 2nd round picks and cap space they are armed to move up in the draft this summer if they need to or sit back and bring in a young player.
Another pleasant surprise the Nets are 24 and 27 and currently the 7th seed. They have a lot of bodies 1 to 3, but badly need some depth at PF/C as the Faried and Allen aren't going to get you far in the playoffs. Its a low risk move to give up a 2nd round pick and upgrade C while you hope to make the playoffs for the first time in a really long time.
The Bulls are 19 and 31 and 14th in the East so the playoffs aren't happening this year. They sell of a piece which should help them a tank a little and pick up a 2nd round pick. They don't take on any long term $ as Dudley is a expiring contract.
* I will make more trades going forward just with the standings to tight and only a handful of teams out of the playoffs just not many moves to be made.