The lively confrontation on the basketball stage hides a heavy record of failed transactions behind it. Over the past seven years, NBA teams have made waves in the trade market, but which one of them was the most unsuccessful? Will the Nets take Harden or the Suns gamble on Beal? Let's lift the lid on the trade pot and see which team is carrying the heaviest burden of failure.
I. Nets trade Harden: Superstar crowned, but because of one;
The Nets are hoping to meet Durant's needs by bringing in Harden, a seemingly impeccable strategy that was labeled a failure after losing 3-4 to the Bucks in the 2020-21 Eastern Conference semifinals. The arrival of Harden has put the Nets' championship dream back at the starting line, and fans can't help but ask: Is this trade really worth fighting for?
II. Celtics bet heavily on Irving: Peak matchup, but it ended in defeat?
The Celtics lost 4-3 to the Cavaliers in the 2017-18 Eastern Conference Finals in their bid for Irving, making the trade one of the most painful in franchise history. Irving's arrival was supposed to bring endless glory to the team, but the summit matchup ended in the Celtics' defeat, leaving fans questioning the value of the deal.
III. Lakers gamble on the West: The lake is running out, a disappointed gamble?
The Lakers heeded James' advice and gambled heavily to fail to make the playoffs in the 2021-22 season, a decision that caused questions and disappointment among fans. The big gamble of the Lakers seemed to have turned into a pity, as it was to strengthen the team, but it failed to show the firepower it deserved in the playoffs.
IV. Clippers overdraft future Paul George: The end of the gambler, where does the future go?
The Clippers overdrew their future in order to get Paul George, but lost 4-2 to the Suns in the 2020-21 Western Conference Finals, making the deal a risky gamble. The gambler-like team, in the pursuit of Paul George's dream, but ushered in a challenge with an uncertain ending, and the future of the future has become a question for the team and fans to ponder.
V. Dallas trade for Porzingis: a stumbling block on the road to a championship?
Dallas traded for Porzingis, which was eventually sold and failed to make it to the 2020-21 Western Conference Finals, making the deal one of the team's biggest decision mistakes. The stumbling block on the road to the championship turned out to be a trip from his own family, which made Dallas fans question and uneasy about the team's strategy.
VI. 火箭豪赌威少：燃烧不尽的心头痛？
The Rockets gambled heavily on the West, but lost 4-1 to the Lakers in the 2019-20 Western Conference semifinals, making the trade a headache for the team in recent years. Wei Shao's personal ability is undeniable, but the team's inexhaustible headache has become the main theme of this gamble, which makes people ask, is this gamble really worth it?
VII. Thunder Forming the Big Three: Ambitious, Will Not Escape the Shadow of Failure?
The Thunder defeated Anthony to form the Big Three, but lost 4-2 to the Jazz in the first round of the 2017-18 playoffs, an ambitious attempt that ultimately failed. The shock of the Big Three should have had fans cheering, but the defeat at a crucial moment overshadowed that ambition, and the Thunder lingered in the shadow of defeat.
VIII. Timberwolves trade Butler: The heavy price of the softegg label?
The Timberwolves traded Butler, young players were labeled soft-egged, and a 4-1 loss to the Rockets in the first round of the 2017-18 playoffs made the deal even more costly. The Timberwolves seem to have to pay a heavier price to get an experienced player, and the softegg label becomes a heavy price to pay in this trade.
IX. Suns bet on Beal: Bleak record, trade mystery?
The Suns' big bet on Beal, with a poor 2023-24 season and possibly missing the playoffs, has called the deal into question. What was once a big gamble is now a mystery in the minds of the team and fans, and the bleak record makes people doubt the gamble.
X. Hawks trade Murray: Weak trade, end of the season?
The Hawks traded for Murray, broke up after a season with Trae Young, and lost 4-2 to the Celtics in the first round of the 2022-23 playoffs, making the trade look a little lackluster. The season is over, leaving fans wondering, where is the real value of this deal?
Which trade failed the most in this NBA ornish pot of failure? The Nets' battle for Harden or the Suns' Beal gamble? The answer may not be so clear, but every team's wandering through this storm has become one of the most expensive mistakes in basketball history. Whether they succeed or not, these transactions will become a piece of history that fans will never forget, and it also makes us look forward to the wonderful performances on the basketball stage in the future. XI. Pacers trade Warren: Dawn or misunderstanding?
The Pacers traded Warren in an attempt to ignite the fire, and with the team failing to make a name for themselves in crunch time, it is doubtful whether the trade would bring light to the Pacers or fall into a misunderstanding.
XII. Raptors bet on Leonard: Honor or the end of the pinnacle?
The Raptors gambled heavily on Leonard, hoping to realize the team's dream of honor through this move, but whether the end of honor is just around the corner makes Raptors fans uneasy.
XIII. The Bucks Get Holiday Holiday: The Road to Fame or the Beginning of a Downfall?
Whether the Bucks got Holiday and whether this seemingly safe trade breathed new life into the Bucks or was the beginning of the team's downfall is hard to predict.
XIV. Mavericks sign Porzingis: Road to Redemption or Abyss?
Will the Mavericks sign Porzingis to find a new way of redemption for the team, or will they fall into the bottomless abyss, and will this trade be a redemption or be lost again?
XV. Rockets Lose Paul: Reinvention or Setback?
The question of whether the Rockets will be able to reinvent themselves through the loss of Paul, or whether it will be a heavy setback, has been haunting the minds of Rockets fans.
XVI. 76ers trade Simmons: Counterattack or despair?
Whether the 76ers traded Simmons can achieve a counterattack through this strategy, or will they fall into the quagmire of despair, fans' expectations and worries for the 76ers coexist.
XVII. Hornets sign Hayward: Revival or in vain?
The question of whether the Hornets can make a comeback in the process or whether it will be a futile effort in the process of signing Hayward has challenged Hornets fans.
XVIII. Halfway through the season, who will rise?
In this race of failures and big gambles, the suspense of who will rise to the spotlight at the halfway point of the season is the teams that have taken the superstars or those who have achieved smooth success through careful trades, and the suspense has filled the entire NBA stage with endless anticipation.
XIX. Rising stars emerge, who will be the next legend?
While past trades may be synonymous with failure, new stars are still emerging, and the question of who will be the next NBA legend to lead the team to glory is unpredictable.
XX. The changing situation on the court, the dream of basketball that will never be extinguished
Counting these transactions, the changes on the pitch are embarrassing. Whether it succeeds or fails, every team is fighting to achieve their basketball dreams. Maybe the trade fails, but the basketball dream never goes out, because the next game day, the next trade season, there is always a chance to change everything and become a new legend. That's the charm of basketball, the endless passion, the unpredictable future, and the fact that people are always crazy about it.
XXI. Waiting for the next wave of storms, the NBA legend continues to play out
On this basketball stage, wait for the next wave of storms to come. NBA legends will continue to evolve, every trade is a new beginning, and every star could become the next legend. This basketball journey, full of honor and tears, will never stop, looking forward to more surprises, more exciting moments.