The NBA Trade Deadline matters quite a bit this season. Sure, the odds of any team making a deal which vaults them into the Finals, or becomes the difference in beating the Warriors or not are slim, but expectations for this season could hinge on what deals teams are able to make. For example, the Raptors are in a bit of a tailspin. They need a power forward to help regulate their defense and give them another weapon offensively to counter how defenses attack them. The Celtics are on a tear, but they know that if they want to get by Cleveland, they're going to need something extra. The Thunder are still poking around the league trying to find a small forward that can stabilize their offense, especially when Russell Westbrook isn't on the floor. The Knicks need to deal Carmelo Anthony. The pack of teams in the middle of the East are all headed in two directions at once. MORE NBA Love expects to be in Cleveland 'a long time' Report: Knicks don't want Crawford in Melo/Clips deal Deals need to be made. And yet, it's starting to seem more and more like there's not going to be much action at the deadline. Read the whole article at: [cbssports-trade-deadline](http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-trade-deadline-blues-dont-hold-your-breath-for-fireworks-in-february/)