The Toronto Raptors sent a mini-shockwave to the basketball world earlier this week, acquiring Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Terrence Ross and a 2017 first round draft pick.
They were not the first Eastern Conference contender to make a move this season, though.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have already been received dividends from their acquisitions of Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks and their signing of the recently released Derrick Williams.
With less than 30 games to go until the playoffs begin, we’re off to the races and contenders are doing their best to jockey themselves into an advantageous position heading towards the postseason.