With the trade deadline well behind us, a recent poll conducted by SB Nation for its NBA readers asked two simple questions: Which team made the biggest improvement at the deadline? Which player moved before the deadline will have the biggest impact.
Per the poll that aimed to answer the first question above, SB Nation readers seem to think that the Cleveland Cavaliers made the biggest improvement of the deadline.
In turn, the answer to the second question — that is, which player moved before the deadline readers think will make the biggest impact — was none other than the Cavaliers’ signature deadline acquisition: James Harden.
To refresh everyone’s memory, Harden was acquired by the Cavaliers in exchange for sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Cavaliers — who sport a 34-21 record heading into the All-Star Break — are currently fourth in the Eastern Conference. Do you think they have what it takes to surprise people with a deep playoff run? Head on over to https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba to test your confidence.