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Four NBA trades down ... now for what comes next

Our latest tag-teamed look at the league's trade landscape with exactly three weeks to go until the Feb. 6 in-season trade buzzer

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Jan 16, 2025
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Make it four NBA trades since Dec. 15.

Phoenix's smart business Wednesday to acquire in-demand Charlotte big man Nick Richards for Josh Okogie's expiring contract and a net outlay of two future second-round picks was the league's fourth swap in a span of 30 days since NBA Trade Season began in earnest on Dec. 15.

What's next?

Let's dig into the latest trade chatter throughout the league — covering numerous teams and names — with exactly three weeks to go until the Feb. 6 trade deadline at 3 PM:

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