Here is a summary of NBA teams’ needs for the trade deadline, Division by Division, produced by the experts at The Athletic. This is just a schematic summary:
Atlantic Division
Boston Celtics: An additional wing option for the playoffs.
Brooklyn Nets: define the future of the team and decide on the retention of key players expiring.
New York Knicks: Another ball handler to support the offense.
Philadelphia 76ers: A winger who is effective both offensively and defensively.
Toronto Raptors: Talents that fit Scottie Barnes.
Central Division
Chicago Bulls: Find a clear direction for the future of the team.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Health and depth on the bench due to injuries.
Detroit Pistons: NBA rotation players and improvement on the wings.
Indiana Pacers: A strong power forward to improve the roster.
Milwaukee Bucks: Strengthen defense on the perimeter.
Southeast Division
Atlanta Hawks: a defender on the wing to improve the defense.
Charlotte Hornets: renewal of the front office.
Miami Heat: Greater security in the backcourt.
Orlando Magic: players who can increase space on the pitch.
Washington Wizards: draft picks and young players with high potential.
Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets: A play creator off the bench.
The Minnesota Timberwolves: Improve production off the bench.
Oklahoma City Thunder: a reserve winger.
Portland Trail Blazers: draft pick to get younger.
Utah Jazz: Define the direction of the team.
Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors: Roster shakeup to improve performance.
LA Clippers: Add athletic size and rebounding.
Los Angeles Lakers: improvement in attack, especially in three-point shooting.
Phoenix Suns: perimeter defender to strengthen the defense.
Sacramento Kings: improvement in defense.
Southwest Division
Dallas Mavericks: patience and attention to future roster developments.
Houston Rockets: a center of support and greater protection of the basket.
Memphis Grizzlies: Versatile winger who can contribute both in attack and defense.
New Orleans Pelicans: Shooter to improve the three-point attack.
San Antonio Spurs: organizing point guard for the game.