NBA franchises constantly shuffle their deck, hoping to stack the championship odds in their favor. This offseason, multiple teams made moves that altered not only their immediate aspirations but their futures as well. While casual NBA fans may only consider how deals would impact the upcoming season, Sports Business Classroom teaches a broader point [Read More]
After participating in Sports Business Classroom’s GM Academy in December, my perspective and appreciation for the work it takes to make a trade in the NBA have changed forever. Before SBC, my perspective was like most fans, caught up in the excitement of a rapidly changing NBA landscape with the prospect of big names [Read More]
The New Orleans Pelicans made one of the most significant moves ahead of the February 10 trade deadline, acquiring CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers. How will this trade impact both franchises going forward? At 22-32 heading into the deadline, the Pelicans sat in 10th place in the Western Conference, despite a season-long [Read More]
