Feb 10, 2022
NBA Trade Roundup - Here's everything that happened
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone with plenty of big-name players changing teams. Here is a look at everything that happened.
TSN.ca Staff
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone with plenty of big-name players changing teams. Here is a look at everything that happened.
No deals for Lakers, Knicks
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks have not made a move with the trade deadline having passed.
Wojnarowski adds the Lakers will focus on the buyout market.
No deal for the Lakers, source tells ESPN. THey'll focus on the buyout market.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
No deals for Knicks, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
Rockets get Schroder
The Boston Celtics dealt point guard Dennis Schroder to the Houston Rockets in exchange for a package involving Daniel Theis, according to multiple reports. The Rockets also acquired Bruno Fernando and Enes Freedom -- who they plan to buy out -- Wojnarowski adds.
The Boston Celtics are trading Dennis Schroder to the Houston Rockets in package for Daniel Theis, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 10, 2022
Houston gets Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando in the deal too, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
Wizards-Mavs pull off stunner
The Washington Wizards acquired forward Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans, according to multiple reports.
Porzingis was acquired by the Mavs from the New York Knicks in January of 2018 but has struggled to stay on the court alongside Luka Doncic. The 26-year-old is averaging 19.2 points per game on 45.1 per cent shooting and 28.3 per cent from three in 34 games this season.
Dinwiddie is in the first year of a three-year, $54 million deal and has struggled mightily this season, shooting 37.6 per cent from the field and averaging 12.6 points per game.
Bertans, 29, is averaging 5.7 points in just over 14 minutes per game. He has also struggled since signing a five-year, $80 million in the fall of 2020.
Hornets add to frontcourt
The Charlotte Hornets acquired Montrezl Harrell from the Washington Wizards for Ish Smith and Vernon Carey, according to multiple reports.
Charlotte is acquiring Washington center Montrezl Harrell for Vernon Carey and Ish Smith, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
Harrell is averaging 14.1 points and 6.7 rebounds in 46 games this season. The Hornets will be his third team since departing the Los Angeles Clippers after winning the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2019-20.
Craig heads to Pacers
The Indiana Pacers sent Torrey Craig to the Suns for forward Jalen Smith and a second-round pick, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Pacers are finalizing a trade to send F Torrey Craig to the Suns for Jalen Smith and a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
Craig returns to the Suns after being dealt by them last March. He is averaging 6.5 points on 45.6 per cent shooting this year.
Smith, a top-10 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has played in just four games so far this season.
Celtics pull off another deal
The Boston Celtics traded Josh Richardson to the San Antonio Spurs for Derrick White, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The Boston Celtics are trading Josh Richardson to the San Antonio Spurs for Derrick White, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 10, 2022
The Spurs will be Richardson's fifth team in just under five years. He is averaging 9.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 44 assists so far this season.
White, 27, is averaging 14.4 points on 42.6 per cent shooting in 49 games so far this season.
Nets, Sixers pull off humungous trade
And now for the biggest deal of the day.
The Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojarowski.
The Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
This comes after weeks of rumours about a potential superstar swap and a season-long stalement between Simmons and the Sixers that has resulted in the former No. 1 overall pick not playing a game yet this season. Wojnarowski reported Thursday morning that Harden prefered a trade to the 76ers but did not officially make the request because of potential backlash of requesting a trade in consecutive seasons.
The Athletic's Shams Charania reports Harden will opt into his $47.3 million player option on his contract for next season.
As part of deal, new 76ers star James Harden is opting into his $47.3 million player option on contract for next season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 10, 2022
Wojnarowski reports Simmons has spoken with Kevin Durant and Nets GM Sean Marks. Simmons is eager to join the Nets and ramp up for a return to play this season.
Ben Simmons has already talked to Kevin Durant and Sean Marks, @KlutchSports' Rich Paul tells ESPN. Simmons is eager to join Nets and ramp up for a return to play this season, Paul says. "We've got to work to do to get him back to play, but it's a great step in right direction."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
Harden is currently on the shelf with a hamstring injury and had already been ruled out for Brooklyn's game in Washington against the Wizards Thursday night. That would have been the fourth game in a row he's missed.
The 32-year-old is averaging 22.5 points per game but is shooting just 41.4 per cent from the field, his lowest total from the field since his rookie season in 2009-10. Brooklyn enters play Thursday having lost nine games in a row and currently sits in the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Celtics-Magic swap
The Boston Celtics dealt guard P.J. Dozier, centre Bol Bol, a future second-round pick and cash to the Orlando Magic for a future second-round pick, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Celtics are trading PJ Dozier and Bol Bol, a future second and cash to the Magic for a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Dozier and Bol are both out for the season. Cost-savings for Boston.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
Both Bol and Dozier are out for the season with injuries.
Meanwhile, Yahoo's Chris Haynes reports the Magic are waiving guard E'Twaun Moore.
Orlando Magic will waive guard E’Twaun Moore, league sources tell @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 10, 2022
Raptors deal Dragic to Spurs
The Toronto Raptors traded point guard Goran Dragic and their 2022 first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for forward Thaddeus Young, Drew Eubanks and the Detroit Pistons' 2022 second-rounder, according to multiple reports.
The Toronto Raptors are trading Goran Dragic to the San Antonio Spurs for Thad Young, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 10, 2022
Sources: Full Spurs-Raptors deal:
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 10, 2022
Raptors: Thad Young, Drew Eubanks, 2022 Pistons second-rounder
Spurs: Goran Dragic, Toronto 2022 first-rounder (protected 1-14, protected 1-13 in 2023, turning into future seconds)
The pick is protected 1-14 and 1-13 in 2023, turning into future seconds.
According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, the deal gets the Raptors to $3.75 million below the luxury tax and creates Bobby Webster and Co. a $5.3 million trade exception. Eubanks has a $1.9 million non-guaranteed contract for the 2022-23 season.
Trade drops Toronto to $3.75M below the tax
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 10, 2022
Eubanks has a $1.9M non-guaranteed contract for 2022/23.
San Antonio continues to accumulate draft assets:
9 1's (their own, CHI and TOR) over the next 7 years. https://t.co/15tHtEvFap
Dragic started the season-opener for the Raps and went on to play in the first four games but was then benched on Oct. 27 and didn’t appear in a game again until Nov. 13. In late November, Dragic stepped away from the team due to personal reasons and has not played since.
Young is averaging 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 26 appearances for the Spurs this season.
Blockbuster four-team deal
The Milwaukee Bucks acquired former Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka in a four-team trade, according to multiple reports.
ESPN Sources:
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
Full trade participants:
Kings: Donte DiVincenzo, Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson.
Bucks: Serge Ibaka, two future second-round picks, cash.
Clippers: Rodney Hood, Semi Ojele.
Pistons: Marvin Bagley Jr.
Marvin Bagley III is heading from the Sacramento Kings to the Detroit Pistons as part of the deal while guard Donte DiVencenzo will end up with the Kings. Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson are heading to the Pistons while Rodney Hood and Semi Ojele are heading to L.A.
Here is a full breakdown of the deal via ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kings: Donte DiVincenzo, Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson.
Bucks: Serge Ibaka, two future second-round picks, cash.
Clippers: Rodney Hood, Semi Ojele.
Pistons: Marvin Bagley Jr.
What trades happened before deadline day?
Here is a look at all the deals to happen so far in February across the NBA
Feb. 9
Alexander-Walker heads to Portland
Jazz get:
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (via Portland)
Juancho Hernangomez (via San Antonio)
Blazers get:
Joe Ingles (via Utah)
Elijah Hughes (via Utah)
Second-round pick (via Utah)
Spurs get:
Tomas Satoransky (via Portland)
Second-round pick (via Utah)
Thunder add Okpala
Heat get:
2026 second-round pick
Thunder get:
KZ Okpala
Feb. 8
Kings-Pacers blockbuster
Pacers get:
Tyrese Haliburton
Buddy Hield
Tristan Thompson
Kings get:
Domantas Sabonis
Justin Holiday
Jeremy Lamb
2023 second-round pick
McCollum heads to Big Easy
Pelicans get:
CJ McCollum
Larry Nance Jr.
Tony Snell
Blazers get:
Josh Hart
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Tomáš Satoranský
Didi Louzada
2022 first-round draft pick (protected)
2026 second-round pick (whichever is better between teams)
2027 second-round pick (whichever is better between teams)
Feb. 7
Cavs bring in LeVert
Cavaliers get:
Caris LeVert
2022 second-round pick (via Miami)
Pacers get:
Ricky Rubio
2022 first-round draft pick (lottery protected)
2022 second-round pick (via Houston)
2022 second-round pick (via Utah)
Feb. 4
Clippers acquire Powell, Covington
Clippers get:
Norman Powell
Robert Covington
Blazers get:
Eric Bledsoe
Justise Winslow
Keon Johnson
2025 second-round pick (via Detroit)