The 30 biggest trades that came closest to happening in NBA history

There are many scenarios to discuss in the world of the NBA and sports in general. One of them is undoubtedly the rumors of trades in the market. The most talked-about recent case was that of Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011, which was vetoed by the league. However, this is by no means the only failed attempt to sign a superstar.

Next, we will present to you some of the most striking ones. You will see that the names that come up are intimidating. The greatest legends of the game, from Michael Jordan to Stephen Curry, passing through Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, have been involved in these kinds of discussions.

The 30 megatrades that never happened in the NBA:

• Kevin Garnett to the Warriors (2007)
• Paul George and Russell Westbrook to the Raptors (2019)
• Paul George to the Cavaliers (2017)
• Allen Iverson to the Celtics (2006)
• Allen Iverson to the Pistons (2000)
• Hakeem Olajuwon leaving the Rockets (1992)
• Scottie Pippen to the SuperSonics (1994)
• Dwight Howard to the Nets (2012)
• Kobe Bryant to the Bulls (2007)
• Kobe Bryant to the Pistons (2007)
• Kobe and LeBron, traded for each other or playing together (2007)
• Kobe Bryant for Shawn Marion and Jason Kidd (1999)
• Stephen Curry to the Suns (2009)
• Stephen Curry to the Bucks (2012)
• Tyson Chandler to the Thunder (2009)
• Kevin Love for Klay Thompson (2014)
• Kyrie Irving to the Bucks (2017)
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the Knicks (1982)
• Charles Barkley to the Lakers (1992)
• Tracy McGrady to the 76ers (1999)
• 1984 Draft 2nd pick
• Dwyane Wade to the Bulls (2008)
• James Harden for Bradley Beal (and Chris Singleton) in 2012
• James Harden for Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (2012)
• Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash for Vince Carter and Antonio Davis (2002)
• Michael Jordan to the Clippers (1988)
• Jaylen Brown for Jahlil Okafor (2016)
• Amar'e Stoudemire to the Cavaliers for JJ Hickson (2010)
• Karl Malone for Charles Oakley (1994)
• Larry Bird to the Pacers (1988)

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