It’s do or die in the NBA with less than a quarter of the season to go.
Teams no longer can adjust their rosters for the playoffs, meaning general managers will be judged on the moves they have made since the season began.
In-season trades have hit teams like a splash of cold water, providing life to struggling squads before eventually cooling down. The Cleveland Cavaliers showed life after their midseason reset before tumbling back to Earth after the All-Star break.
The Detroit Pistons found their superstar in Blake Griffin but still find themselves battling for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. The trading business can be a high-risk, high-reward proposition for teams trying to win championships.
