The 4 Teams That Should Follow in the Footsteps of the Brooklyn Nets and Be Active Before the NBA Trade Deadline 2025

Just over a month away from the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, it is the time when sellers begin to get more aggressive. If a team wants to make a strong shift towards reshaping its roster before the deadline, now is the time for negotiations to intensify. One team that has clearly taken that stance in recent weeks is the Brooklyn Nets.

After trading Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors, the Nets also decided to send Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers. With the possibility of also trading Cameron Johnson before the Trade Deadline, it is quite clear that the Nets have identified themselves as strong sellers. Looking at the league landscape, the Nets are not the only team that should adopt this stance. As we approach the deadline, we explore four other teams that need to seriously consider hitting the red button like the Nets currently are.

Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings have been on the brink of disaster so far this season, and it is hard to predict how they will make a tangible turnaround at this point. With not much flexibility, it is natural to believe that the Kings must seriously consider blowing up their core - especially considering the speculation that is already beginning to arise about the uncertain future of De'Aaron Fox.

The Kings are currently 13-19 and outside the top 10 in the Western Conference standings. If they are unable to get on a streak in the next two weeks, major changes cannot be completely ruled out as we approach the NBA Trade Deadline. Even at this point, one could argue they should be gearing up for some major roster changes.

Toronto Raptors

Despite the young talent the Toronto Raptors have on paper, there are some veterans on the team who may deserve a fresh start. Even the most optimistic of Raptors fans can envision this team making a strong push for the playoffs as soon as next season. The Raptors are, at best, 2-3 years away from emerging as a realistic contender in the East. And this is not a critique of the team's talent but rather how timelines tend to work out for young teams.

Assuming that is the case, the Raptors could move forward in trading veterans like Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, and potentially Jakob Poeltl before this year's NBA trade deadline. These are the kinds of moves that could put the Raptors in a strong position to set up an even stronger young core for the future.

New Orleans Pelicans

No team in the NBA this season has been ravaged by injuries like the New Orleans Pelicans. But even aside from that, there were already concerns about the team's project and roster. The injuries and issues this season have only heightened the concern.

With the NBA Trade Deadline looming, the Pelicans have to seriously consider pivoting toward a rebuild. Brandon Ingram is in the final year of his contract, Dejounte Murray has not had the impact management may have hoped for, and Zion Williamson continues to show he may not be able to stay healthy. At this point, the Pelicans would be wise to part ways with this core and start anew, particularly if they are already on track to finish among the top three in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Phoenix Suns

Many may not agree with this assessment, but the Phoenix Suns are in a rather dire situation. They continue to underperform, and while injuries have played a significant role, it is still uncertain if this Big 3 will rise to the franchise's expectations. Therefore, the Suns should seriously consider making a major franchise-altering move.

Midway through the season, the Suns are below the 50% winning mark and outside the top 10 in the Western Conference standings. And this is even after a strong 9-2 start to the season. Since that exceptionally strong start to the year, the Suns only have a record of 6-14. Considering the level of talent the Suns have on their roster, this is unacceptable. The Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal experiment did not work out. It is time for management to acknowledge this by taking on a seller role at the NBA Trade Deadline.

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