The Dallas Mavericks’ shocking trade of 25-year-old superstar Luka Dončić to the Lakers for 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis is one example of the power starting to sway back in the other direction. So was the not-as-stunning-but-still-consequential trade of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors.

The Timberwolves have begun to perk up a bit and are close to catching the Clippers in the standings for the No. 6 seed. Anthony Edwards continues to mature as a superstar in this league and will look to lead Minnesota back into the playoffs and get the Wolves moving up into the top 6 and out of the play-in tournament.

Status: Currently rostered by the Pelicans after he was traded by the Raptors. He is not able to sign with any team currently a team in the luxury tax apron. He is not currently considered a buyout candidate, per Jake Fischer.

But some teams didn't do as much as they should have or made some moves that they probably shouldn't have. Here are the top five least improved teams following the NBA trade deadl

The NBA trade deadline recently passed with much anticipation surrounding Portland Trail Blazers. As a team in the midst of a rebuilding season, expectations were high that the Blazers would make some significant moves.