Every year, a handful of NBA players make it through the trade deadline on a team that really makes no sense for them.

Here are five notable names who could change teams after the trade deadline

Former Texas A&M standout Khris Middleton was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a major NBA deal that includes five draft picks.

Milwaukee Bucks fans know Khris Middleton as a leader and champion. Now Cooper Flagg will have a chance to benefit from his mentorship in Dallas.

The Mavericks ' moves prior to Thursday's trade deadline still aren't official, therefore Middleton isn't yet cleared to make his Dallas debut. That could change during Saturday's meeting with San Antonio. With the team shorthanded Thursday, Max Christie, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson could each push for minutes near the 30s.

The Stein Line has learned that the Wizards have called Sacramento about the prospect of building an offer for Sabonis around Khris Middleton's $33 million expiring salary, but I'm told that there has yet to be a trade framework presented to the Kings that would compel them to part with Sabonis