As always, the NBA trade deadline provides ample storylines, with marquee names potentially on the move, contenders looking to bolster their respective rosters for a playoff push and some organizations fully committing to a second-half tank. The major storylines currently captivating the NBA community are:

The Phoenix Suns are believed to be keen on adding Butler to their ranks. They appear to be stocking up for a move as well after boosting their draft capital recently.