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Albert Burneko

What The Hell Kind Of Kevin Durant Trade Can Even Work?

Tom Ley

At Least The A’s Know How To Pull Off A Logistically Efficient Trade

Barry Petchesky

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 17: Evgenii Dadonov #63 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates on the ice after being named the first star of the game following the team's 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena on March 17, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Somehow The Senators Screwed Up A Trade They Weren’t Even Involved In

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Chris Thompson

Did Your Team Master The Deal Zone, Or Quake In Fear At The Very Whisper Of A Deal?

Let There Be Trades!

Patrick Redford

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 28: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos looks on in the bench area during an NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High on August 28, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Von Miller Just So Happened To Annoy Teammates With Halloween Party Bill, Right Before Broncos Traded Him

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 06: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers directs teammates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game One of the Eastern Conference second round series at Wells Fargo Center on June 06, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Ben Simmons Is Holding Out

Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (for now)

Ben Simmons, To Team Trying To Trade Him: Trade Me

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: David Rittich #33 of the Toronto Maple Leafs protects the corner against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Rittich

David Rittich Forgot He Blue Himself

Lauren Theisen

Oh God, Oh No, I’m Actually Feeling Optimistic About The Detroit Red Wings

Here Is Your 2021 NBA Trade Deadline Roundup

Ray Ratto

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Reporters Rachel Nichols and Adrian Wojnarowski speak before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

The Case For A Universal Trade Deadline

Meyers Leonard taking a call right before cutting the stream off.

Meyers Leonard Banished To And Then Immediately From Oklahoma City

Kalyn Kahler

Russell Wilson Trade Rumor Advanced By Use Of Passive Voice

Matthew Stafford, quarterback of the Detroit Lions, stands on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Stafford has his back to the camera, all that's visible is his hat and his jersey.

There Is No Logic To Be Found In The Matthew Stafford And Nolan Arenado Trades

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: John Wall of the Washington Wizards sits on the bench in the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 12, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

John Wall Wants The Wizards To Trade Him, Just As I Want The ESO’s Gigantic Quad-Laser To Vaporize My Corporeal Self

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 10: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is pressured by Jevon Carter #4 of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)