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          Answering five big questions before the 2021 NBA trade deadline

          • Bobby Marks
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            Bobby Marks
            ESPN
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          • Kevin Pelton
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            Kevin Pelton
            ESPN Senior Writer
            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          Mar 18, 2021, 10:49 AM

          What will happen at the 2021 NBA trade deadline, and what moves should teams make before March 25?

          The action has started to pick up, with the Oklahoma City Thunder making two moves already, including sending Trevor Ariza to the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat, followed by the Milwaukee Bucks bolstering their roster by getting P.J. Tucker from the Houston Rockets.

          ESPN insiders Bobby Marks and Kevin Pelton answer the big questions heading toward deadline day, including what other trades, if any, make the most sense for top contenders, who is most likely to be on the move and which players could end up on the buyout market.