NBA Teams Eye Trade Deadline for Crucial Improvements

Western Conference teams, including the Pelicans, Mavericks, Suns, Lakers, and Warriors, look to address key weaknesses as Feb. 8 trade deadline approaches.

The 2023-24 NBA season is nearing its halfway point, with several teams looking to make moves ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.
The New Orleans Pelicans, currently 6th in the Western Conference, need to improve their second-half performances and capitalize on early leads to climb in the standings.
The Dallas Mavericks, currently 7th in the Western Conference, need to improve their defense to move up in the standings, with Luka Dončić showing improved defensive efforts.
The Phoenix Suns, currently 9th in the Western Conference, need to improve their offensive efficiency and reduce turnovers, possibly by bringing in a floor general.
The Los Angeles Lakers, currently 10th in the Western Conference, need to improve their 3-point shooting and defense against 3-pointers to break away from the play-in race.
The Golden State Warriors, currently 12th in the Western Conference, need to evaluate their team chemistry and lineups, possibly making major changes before the Feb. 8 trade deadline.