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NBA Trade Deadline 2019: 10 players who could use a change of scenery

By Ian Levy

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards sit on the bench during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards sit on the bench during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena on December 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 2: Dewayne Dedmon #14 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 2: Dewayne Dedmon #14 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

8. Dewayne Dedmon, C, Atlanta Hawks

Dedmon has actually had it pretty good in Atlanta, starting 71 of the 98 games he’s appeared in over the last two seasons, averaging 10.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and nearly a block and a steal per game. He’s a solid defender an effective offensive cog and especially appealing because of his shooting — 36.7 percent on 251 3-point attempts as a center the past two seasons.

The problem is that Atlanta, in the midst of a tear-down and rebuild, isn’t winning many games and might get more value out of feeding minutes to young players than leaning on a subtly effective veteran two-way center. Dedmon is the kind of player who could be hugely useful to a team like the Houston Rockets or the Brooklyn Nets. His numbers might not change much in a new setting but he’s more than earned a chance to help win meaningful basketball games and chase playoff success.

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