The trade deadline on February 10 is often one of the most exciting days of the season. We see teams attempt to reshape their roster and plan for the long-term. Teams who are teetering on the verge of contention may choose to sacrifice assets for the sort of short-term gain who may get the team over the hump.
On the other hand, we may see teams who are facing the cold light of day. Their plans have gone awry and it is time to shake things up. Last season, Orlando made that decision. The Magic chose to trade away Fournier, Gordon and Vucevic; they committed completely to a rebuild.