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The 11 most lopsided NBA trades in recent history

Scott DavisJan 20, 2022, 22:02 IST

Kawhi Leonard with the Raptors in 2019.John Raoux/AP Images

  • NBA trades tend to look lopsided as time goes on.
  • With the benefit of hindsight, we analyzed 11 trades over the last 13 years that now look uneven.

As time goes on, NBA trades tend to look more lopsided.

We analyzed 11 recent trades that ended up looking uneven, leaving one team looking like major winners and the other team ... not so much. Sometimes, these deals were obviously lopsided from the beginning, and other times, it took years to play out. Fortunately for us, we have the benefit of hindsight!

With the help of Pro Sports Transactions, here are 11 recent NBA trades that now look like steals.

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The Thunder trade James Harden to the Rockets in 2012.

James Harden in 2012.Sue Ogrocki/AP Images

The Spurs trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors in 2018.

Kawhi Leonard with the Raptors in 2019.John Raoux/AP Images
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The Sixers trade Mikal Bridges to the Suns in 2018.

Mikal Bridges in 2018.Rick Scuteri/AP Images

The Pistons trade Khris Middleton to the Bucks in 2013.

Khris Middleton in 2013.Chuck Burton/AP Images
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The Celtics trade Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Nets in 2013.

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry with the Nets in 2013.Mary Altaffer/AP Images

The Hornets trade Chris Paul to the Clippers in 2011.

Chris Paul with the Clippers in 2012.John Raoux/AP Images
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The Thunder trade Chris Paul to the Suns in 2020.

Chris Paul.Mary Schwalm/AP Images

The Rockets trade Kyle Lowry to the Raptors in 2012.

Kyle Lowry with the Raptors in 2012.Danny Johnston/AP Images
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The Bucks trade Andrew Bogut to the Warriors in 2012.

Andrew Bogut in 2013.Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Images

The Clippers trade Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies in 2009.

Zach Randolph in 2010.David Zalubowski/AP Images
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The Cavaliers trade Kyrie Irving to the Celtics in 2017.

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