The NBA trade deadline passed earlier this month. It didn’t have all the fanfare of last year, when big stars like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were moved in dramatic fashion. But it was a pretty active deadline, with lots of pieces on the move. Which once again had me thinking about the ethics of trades. Because when players like Irving and Durant and Damian Lillard, who was dealt this offseason, get traded, it is often because they’ve demanded it. But most players don’t have that kind of power, and this year’s deadline was a reminder of that.
Towards an Ethical Trade Deadline
Towards an Ethical Trade Deadline
Towards an Ethical Trade Deadline
The NBA trade deadline passed earlier this month. It didn’t have all the fanfare of last year, when big stars like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were moved in dramatic fashion. But it was a pretty active deadline, with lots of pieces on the move. Which once again had me thinking about the ethics of trades. Because when players like Irving and Durant and Damian Lillard, who was dealt this offseason, get traded, it is often because they’ve demanded it. But most players don’t have that kind of power, and this year’s deadline was a reminder of that.