The NBA trade deadline markets itself as a big budget movie. The days prior to it are filled with rumors, fake Twitter accounts and more screenshots of ESPN's NBA Trade Machine than I thought I would ever see. Hopeful fans clench their hands with hope that their respective team will either make a splash to propel their playoff chances (Toronto, Boston, Los Angeles Clippers), or punt on the season and acquire pieces for the future.
Barring some kind of final hour blitz that springs fond memories of last year, this year's deadline is like a big budget movie with a plot that goes NOWHERE.