NBA Trade Market Analysis
The NBA trade market is driven by value mismatches. When a talented player is stuck on a losing team, both parties benefit from a trade: the player gets a chance to compete, and the losing team gets assets for the future. Our trade value score quantifies this mismatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is trade value calculated?
We measure the gap between individual production and team success. Stars on bad teams get the highest scores, followed by efficient players on middling teams, and veterans on rebuilders.
Does this predict actual trades?
This identifies logical trade candidates based on statistical patterns. Actual trades depend on many factors we can't model: player preferences, salary matching, organizational relationships, and draft pick availability.