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5 players who will take advantage of the NBA trade deadline

By Noah Strackbein

Nov 25, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis (8) against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 98-85. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis (8) against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 98-85. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the NBA trade deadline less than a week away, there are plenty of players looking to take advantage of moves.

Feb. 23 will be the beginning of a new chapter for many players in the NBA. While some teams look for the missing puzzle piece, others will try to un-crowd their rosters. For some players, they get a new shot at reviving their careers. For others, they’re taking full advantage of an opening in the rotation.

These players may be just role players now, but with a change in roster, their shot at glory significantly increases. Whether they’re rookies or someone trying to climb the depth chart at their position, every one of these player are hoping for a shot.

The trade deadline is usually filled with drama. With drama, though, comes second chances and new beginnings. As the moves have already started and the rumors are reaching their peak, we take a look at who will and will not benefit from the midway point.

Teams in the lower half of the standings will be searching for answers while some players like LeBron James are just trying to find the missing piece to their NBA Finals run. Either way, someone is changing teams by February 23rd.

So, who’ll be taking advantage of the NBA trade deadline this season?

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