NBA Trade Deadline 2013: Teams That Absolutely Need to Make a Deal

The NBA trade deadline is just days away (Feb. 21), which means that it's time for teams to decide what to do to further contend for the playoffs.

The deadline usually means more talking than dealing, but that's not always the case. Some teams decide to shake things up and actually pull the trigger on some sizable deals.

Looking at the All-Star break standings, a few teams really jump off the page as organizations that are in desperate need of a shakeup. Whether they are just a piece away from making a big leap as a team or in need of blowing things up to prepare for the future, these teams need to be active in making a deal or two before the deadline passes.

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