The Absolute Most Important Stories Written Before the NBA Trade Deadline

Shockingly, these not-at-all-pointless-or-inane stories have nothing to do with trades.

Shockingly, these not-at-all-pointless-or-inane stories have nothing to do with trades.



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The window for NBA trades is quickly closing, with a 3pm Thursday deadline for all deals to be done, and there are an extraordinary amount of big names being thrown around: Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Josh Smith, and J.J. Redick, just to name a few. With all that talent, you’d think the Internet would be jam-packed with trade scenarios and rumors. But you’d think wrong. Here’s what’s really swirling around the web on the eve of the deadline.

Cap and Kath


Look, we all love Katherine Webb, that’s not up for debate. But a hilarious under-explained photo of her and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wearing a full Darth Vader mask? Maybe hold that juicy exclusive until after the chips fall tomorrow.

Wale Loses His Cool


The Wizards have been among the top contenders for Josh Smith. How would the Wizards’ game change if they added the athletic forward? We might figure that out if we could get past the fact that some DC rapper got heated when the Wizards’ announcer made a completely harmless comment about him.

KG Unwinds


Finally! A story about Kevin Garnett, who was rumored to be a piece of a trade that would land him with the Clippers. Does this break down how the Celtics would fare without him, and if the Clippers would benefit from his services? No, it’s about how much he loves yoga. Internet, you never fail to amaze me.


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