Every NBA team’s best trade in franchise history

Jack Simone of FanSided evaluates the single best trade made by NBA franchises in their history, reviewing moves alphabetically from Atlanta to New York before the text cuts off. The list highlights historic draft-night swaps and blockbuster trades that acquired franchise cornerstones and championship-winning stars.

Key selections include the Boston Celtics acquiring Bill Russell in 1956, the Chicago Bulls trading for Scottie Pippen in 1987, and the Los Angeles Lakers landing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1975. The writer also points to modern blockbuster deals, such as the Miami Heat adding Shaquille O'Neal in 2004 and the Dallas Mavericks trading for Dirk Nowitzki in 1998.