Jan 10, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The Boston Celtics bench within the ultimate seconds of the sport in opposition to the Sacramento Kings at TD Backyard. Necessary Credit score: David Butler II-Imagn Photos
Typically it’s buying and selling for a rotational piece. Different instances it’s buying a legit starter. And different instances nonetheless it was buying and selling for closely protected second-round picks that can by no means covey simply to open up roster spots with which to assault the buyout market.
Plenty of the time, nonetheless, it was doing nothing.
However each NBA commerce deadline, all eyes level straight on the league’s prime contenders to see what groups with championship aspirations are going to do to bolster their roster, if something.
Simply within the final six years, for instance, 4 groups that went on to win championships these respective campaigns stood pat and didn’t do something on the commerce deadline.
The opposite two champions, although, picked up a top-notch starter – the Toronto Raptors buying and selling for Marc Gasol on the 2018-19 commerce deadline ring any bells? – and a key reserve – the Cleveland Cavaliers buying Channing Frye in 2015-16 – on the deadline, proving that champions can make franchise-altering strikes midseason.
Under, take a look at what each eventual NBA champion from this century did at their respective commerce deadlines.
Boston Celtics (2024)
Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics ahead Jayson Tatum (0) lifts the trophy after profitable the 2024 NBA Finals in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks at TD Backyard. Necessary Credit score: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports activities
Traded Lamar Stevens and two second-round draft picks to Memphis for Xavier Tillman.
Traded Dalano Banton and money to Portland for a commerce exception.
Traded a second-round draft choose to Philadelphia for Jaden Springer.
Denver Nuggets (2023)
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As a part of a four-team commerce, Denver traded a 2024 second-round draft choose to Orlando, traded Davon Reed to the LA Lakers and Bones Hyland to the LA Clippers; Denver acquired Thomas Bryant from the LA Lakers and in addition a number of commerce exceptions.
Golden State Warriors (2022)
Jun 20, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (heart) gestures as spouse Ayesha Curry (left) and guard Damion Lee (proper) stand in the course of the Golden State Warriors championship parade in downtown San Francisco. Necessary Credit score: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports activities
Nothing.
Milwaukee Bucks (2021)
Jul 22, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks ahead P.J. Tucker (17) holds up a fist as the gang cheers in the course of the Bucks victory parade. Necessary Credit score: Ebony Cox/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK
Acquired ahead PJ Tucker, ahead Rodions Kurucs, a first-round choose and a second-round choose from the Houston Rockets for guard DJ Augustin, ahead DJ Wilson and two first-round picks.
Traded ahead Torrey Craig to Phoenix in trade for money issues.
Los Angeles Lakers (2020)
Oct 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James (23) holds up the MVP trophy after recreation six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Enviornment. The Los Angeles Lakers received 106-93 to win the collection. Necessary Credit score: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports activities
Nothing.
Toronto Raptors (2019)
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Traded CJ Miles, Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright and a 2024 second-round draft choose to Memphis for Marc Gasol; traded Greg Monroe and a 2021 second-round draft choose to Brooklyn for money.
Golden State Warriors (2018)
Jun 8, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in recreation 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Enviornment. Necessary Credit score: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports activities
Nothing.
Golden State Warriors (2017)
Jun 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors ahead Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in recreation 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Enviornment. Necessary Credit score: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports activities
Nothing.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2016)
OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 19: James Jones #1, Channing Frye #9 and Richard Jefferson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait after profitable the NBA Championship in opposition to the Golden State Warriors in the course of the 2016 NBA Finals Recreation Seven on June 19, 2016 at ORACLE Enviornment in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, Person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. Necessary Copyright Discover: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photograph by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE through Getty Photos)
Traded Anderson Varejao and a 2018 first-round draft choose to Portland and Jared Cunningham to Orlando for Channing Frye; Portland traded a 2020 second-round draft choose to Orlando.
Golden State Warriors (2015)
Jun 19, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Common supervisor Bob Myers waves to the gang in the course of the Golden State Warriors 2015 championship celebration in downtown Oakland. Necessary Credit score: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports activities
Nothing.
San Antonio Spurs (2014)
DENVER, CO – March 28: Austin Daye #23 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball in opposition to the Denver Nuggets on March 28, 2014 on the Pepsi Middle in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or utilizing this {Photograph}, person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. Necessary Copyright Discover: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photograph by Bart Younger/NBAE through Getty Photos)
Traded guard Nando De Colo to Toronto for ahead Austin Daye.
Miami Warmth (2013)
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 20: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Warmth celebrates after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 to win Recreation Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Enviornment on June 20, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, Person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. (Photograph by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Photos)
Traded Dexter Pittman, money and a future second-round draft choose to Memphis for the draft rights to ahead Ricky Sanchez.
Miami Warmth (2012)
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 and Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Warmth rejoice after defeating the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder throughout Recreation 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at American Airways Enviornment on June 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {Photograph}, person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. Necessary Copyright Discover: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photograph by David Alvarez/NBAE through Getty Photos)
Nothing.
Dallas Mavericks (2011)
Dirk Nowitzki (C) of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates with teammates after profitable the NBA Finals in opposition to the Miami Warmth on June 12, 2011 on the AmericanAirlines Enviornment in Miami, Florida. Jason Terry scored 27 factors and Nowitzki completed with 21 factors and 11 rebounds because the Mavericks received 105-95 to take the best-of-seven championship collection four-games-to-two to say their first NBA championship in franchise historical past. AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON (Photograph credit score ought to learn MARK RALSTON/AFP through Getty Photos)
Nothing.
Los Angeles Lakers (2010)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 21: The group is mirrored within the championship trophy held by Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant as he rides within the victory parade for the the NBA basketball champion crew on June 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 87-79 in 7 video games for the franchise’s 16 NBA title. (Photograph by David McNew/Getty Photos)
Nothing.
Los Angeles Lakers (2009)
Orlando, June 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds up the Larry O’Brien trophy and the MVP trophy after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Recreation 5 of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Enviornment in Orlando, Florida. (Photograph by Ronald Martinez/Getty Photos)
Traded heart Chris Mihm to Memphis for a 2013 second-round choose.
Boston Celtics (2008)
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Nothing.
San Antonio Spurs (2007)
CLEVELAND – JUNE 14: (L-R) Bruce Bowen #12, Tim Duncan #21, Finals MVP Tony Parker #9 and Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for a photograph with the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy after they received the 2007 NBA Championship with their 83-82 win in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Recreation 4 of the NBA Finals on the Quicken Loans Enviornment on June 14, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or utilizing this {Photograph}, person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. Necessary Copyright Discover: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photograph by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Photos)
Nothing.
Miami Warmth (2006)
MIAMI – JUNE 2: Derek Anderson #5 and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Warmth embrace after defeating the Detroit Pistons in recreation six of the Jap Convention Finals in the course of the 2006 NBA Playoffs at American Airways Enviornment on June 2, 2006 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, Person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. Necessary Copyright Discover: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photograph by Victor Baldizon/NBAE through Getty Photos)
Traded guard Gerald Fitch to Houston for guard Derek Anderson.
San Antonio Spurs (2005)
AUBURN HILLS, MI – JUNE 16: Nazr Mohammed #2 of the San Antonio Spurs tries to cease Antonio McDyess #24 of the Detroit Pistons within the second quarter in Recreation 4 of the 2005 NBA Finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills on June 16, 2005 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, Person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. (Photograph by Brian Bahr/Getty Photos)
Traded ahead Malik Rose, a 2005 first-round choose and a 2006 first-round choose to New York for guard Jamison Brewer and heart Nazr Mohammed.
Detroit Pistons (2004)
AUBURN HILLS, MI – JUNE 15: Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates by kissing the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in recreation 5 of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 15, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, Person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. (Photograph by Elsa/Getty Photos)
Traded guard Bob Sura, heart Zeljko Rebraca and a 2004 first-round choose to Atlanta and guards Chucky Atkins and Lindsey Hunter and a 2004 first-round choose to Boston for guard Mike James and ahead Rasheed Wallace.
San Antonio Spurs (2003)
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 6: Tim Duncan #21 (L) of the San Antonio Spurs talks to his head coach Gregg Popovich throughout a crew observe on October 6, 2003 in Paris, France. NOTE TO USER: Person expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, Person is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photos License Settlement. Copyright NBAE 2003 (Photograph by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE through Getty Photos)
Nothing.
Los Angeles Lakers (2002)
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (L) and Shaquille O’Neal (R) rejoice within the locker room after recreation 4 of the NBA Finals in opposition to the New Jersey Nets at Continental Airways Enviornment 12 June 2002 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Lakers received their third consecutive title by a rating of 113-107 to comb the best-of-seven collection 4-0. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photograph by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photograph by JEFF HAYNES/AFP through Getty Photos)
Nothing.
Los Angeles Lakers (2001)
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the championship trophy after profitable recreation 5 of the NBA Finals in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers 15 June, 2001 at First Union Middle in Philadelphia, PA. The Los Angeles Lakers received the sport 108-96 to win the best-of-seven recreation collection 4-1. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photograph by STAN HONDA / AFP) (Photograph by STAN HONDA/AFP through Getty Photos)
