（原文发表于1月10日，作者为露天看台的Grant Hughes，文章内容不代表译者观点）
从吉米-巴特勒的交易流言到篮网对选秀权的追逐，迅速临近的交易截止日正在为整个联盟带来悬念和不确定性。在这里，我们将重点讨论联盟30支球队各自面临的问题。我们会聚焦于与交易相关的话题，因为现在正是交易季节；即使一些问题与交易无关，它们也可能因为即将到来的截止日期而受到影响。
在许多情况下，一些非贸易相关的问题，如位置拥挤、投篮能力不足或合同续约的不确定性，都可以通过适当的交换得到解决。毕竟，在接下来的一个月内，NBA讨论的一切都会围绕着交易市场展开。
西部联盟
俄克拉荷马雷霆：雷霆真的打算保留所有首轮选秀权吗？
If the Thunder want to win bids for Cameron Johnson or any other tradable player, they can do so thanks to their future first-round picks and additional assets from other teams. Currently sitting atop the Western Conference, it’s hard to argue that they have a pressing need requiring them to part with draft capital.
The key point is that their core players will soon require salary increases. With Jalen Williams, Holmgren, and Wallace approaching new contracts while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could sign a supermax extension this summer, at some point these picks may need integration into trades. If the Thunder believe "at some point" means within the next month, they might control trade discussions in order further distance themselves from other Western teams.
休斯顿火箭：火箭的得分能力足够吗？
The Rockets' overall offensive efficiency ranks among the top ten in the league; however, they're only 24th in half-court scoring efficiency—a significant red flag for their playoff prospects. Their quick transition game masks inefficiencies during slower possessions but could expose them against more talented postseason opponents focused on defense.
A strong defensive team like Houston has potential success through grit alone but needs either an upgraded scorer via trade or adjustments within rotations if they wish to advance beyond early rounds of playoffs.
孟菲斯灰熊：灰熊独树一帜进攻是否只是噱头?
No NBA offense looks quite like Memphis's this season—ranked lowest using pick-and-rolls while leading leagues by breaking down defenses one-on-one before quickly rotating teammates into open positions.
They lead all franchises both in drive attempts per game as well as assists generated off those drives—and are also tied for most free throw opportunities created too! Will such unorthodox strategies sustain? Or does another elite-level offensive talent become essential through trading?
丹佛掘金：贾马尔-穆雷能否打出全明星级别表现？
< p>Murray hasn't made an All-Star appearance yet he consistently delivers when stakes heighten: averaging over 26 points along with facilitating upwards of seven assists during last year’s championship run.Optimists see parallels between his current numbers versus previous seasons indicating possible return towards peak performances come Playoff time—but pessimism looms regarding injury history alongside reduced mobility affecting expectations moving forward!
