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Lakers don't make a deal at the deadline
The trade deadline came and went on Thursday, and the Los Angeles Lakers didn't make a deal.
The Lakers were active in seeking deals in the lead up to the deadline, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, but the team figured that any trade would only be a "marginal upgrade at too steep a cost."
The Lakers were active in seeking deals in the days leading up to the deadline and determined any feasible trade would be a marginal upgrade, at too steep a cost.
Now: Be aggressive in buyout market with more money to offer than others from saved portion of MLE.
Next: Hope… https://t.co/RIS9iWD8NN— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 8, 2024
While they didn't make a deal by Thursday afternoon, the Lakers will reportedly be aggressive in the buyout market and attempt to add someone who can make a real impact the rest of the way. The Lakers also have three first round draft picks at their disposal this summer, too. They are also reportedly front runners to sign Spencer Dinwiddie when he clears waivers. Dinwiddie, who is a Los Angeles-area native, averaged 12.6 points and six assists with the Nets this season.
The Lakers hold a 27-25 record at the deadline, which is good for ninth in the Western Conference standings. They've won three straight and five of their last seven headed into Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets.
Grizzlies waive Victor Oladipo
Victor Oladipo is on the move again.
The Memphis Grizzlies waived Oladipo shortly after the trade deadline on Thursday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Oladipo has not played yet this season while recovering after he tore his left patellar tendon in the playoffs last year. He was traded to Memphis from Houston earlier this month.
Oladipo will now land with his fifth team after sustaining his injury. He was moved from the Miami Heat to the Oklahoma City Thunder before landing in Houston. The 31-year-old averaged 10.7 points and 3.5 assists in 42 games off the bench last season in Miami.
Hawks not moving Dejounte Murray; other big names staying put
It appears the biggest name on the trade market is staying put.
Atlanta is planning to keep combo guard Dejounte Murray, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Atlanta Hawks are keeping guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN. No trade for him.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Multiple teams were interested in the All-Star, who is averaging 21.4 points, 5.2 assists and 5.1 rebounds for Atlanta this season.
The eight-year veteran's four-year, $120 million extension kicks in next season with a player option in the final year.
According to Wojnarowski, the Raptors are also keeping Bruce Brown, whom they acquired via trade from the Pacers in January, and the Bulls are keeping Andre Drummond, per Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes.
The $23 million team option on Brown's 2024-2025 contract gives the Raptors a lot of options in the offseason. https://t.co/jluGqyTsNY
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Bucks get Patrick Beverley
Milwaukee's search for perimeter defense has reportedly led it to veteran Patrick Beverley.
The 76ers are trading Patrick Beverley to the Bucks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The Bucks are acquiring the 12-year veteran from the 76ers for Cameron Payne and a 2027 second-round pick, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Beverley played 47 games for Philadelphia this season, averaging 19.6 minutes.
Payne played 47 games for Milwaukee as well, but his role as a backup guard had been inconsistent as of late.
Spurs moving Doug McDermott
The Pacers will send the Spurs a future second-round pick, per source. https://t.co/L2USJDfxTc
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
2029 second-round pick is from the Clippers, per source. https://t.co/NuF1jfvi4x
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
Suns add a shooter
Phoenix is locked into its core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, so it has to work around the margins.
The Suns added some veteran shooting help by reportedly acquiring Royce O'Neale from the Nets, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Brooklyn is finalizing a trade sending Royce O’Neale to Phoenix for salaries and three second-round picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/sSSXacDYVz
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
O'Neale is a career 38.1% shooter from 3-point range and has averaged 5.5 long-range attempts the past two seasons.
Memphis is sending David Roddy to the Suns for a pick swap as part of a three-way with Phoenix and Brooklyn, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Suns pick up O'Neale and Roddy for their postseason rotation.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
The deal is a three-teamer that also includes Phoenix getting David Roddy from Memphis, according to Charania.
Reunion: Memphis is expected to acquire Yuta Watanabe from Suns as part of this three-team trade, sources said. Suns are sending out three other minimum salaries -- Keita Bates-Diop, Jordan Goodwin, Chimezie Metu -- too. https://t.co/6HHIBOUAHV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Mavs keep making moves
Dallas reportedly acquired more talent at the deadline, getting forward P.J. Washington from Charlotte for Grant Williams, Seth Curry and a first-round pick, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Washington is in his fifth NBA season, averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Dallas is sending Charlotte a lightly-protected 2027 first-round pick in the deal, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/FBaVLXUuZF
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Williams was a key acquisition for the Mavericks during the offseason but has struggled with his shooting and defense in his short tenure in Dallas.
Dennis Schröder again on the move
The Raptors are sending veteran guard Dennis Schröder to the Nets in a deal for guard Spencer Dinwiddie, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Raptors are trading Dennis Schroder to the Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Schröder has played for Atlanta, Oklahoma City, the L.A. Lakers, Boston and Houston as well in his NBA career, averaging 14 points per game in 11 seasons.
Veteran forward Thaddeus Young is also joining the Nets in the deal, according to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer.
Thad Young is heading to Brooklyn along with Dennis Schroder, sources said, in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
To avoid a $1.5M upcoming contract bonus for games played, the Toronto Raptors are planning to waive Spencer Dinwiddie, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Major new entry to the NBA’s buyout market who will be coveted by several playoff teams. pic.twitter.com/ec3oVEBmCZ— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
New York lands Bojan Bogdanovic
One of the most talked about shooters on the market finally is getting a new home.
Bojan Bogdanovic is reportedly being traded to the Knicks, Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer confirmed.
Detroit is sending Bogdanovic and Alec Burks to New York for Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier, Ryan Arcidiacono and two second-round picks, Fischer confirmed.
Burks is a longtime Tom Thibodeau favorite, so the move make sense in multiple ways.
Full trade, per ESPN Sources:
Knicks: Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks
Pistons: Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier, Ryan Arcidiacono and two second-round picks.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Bogdanovic averaged 20.2 points in 27 starts with the Pistons, shooting 41.5% on 7.4 attempts per game from 3-point range.
The Pistons reportedly waived veteran Joe Harris to create a roster sport, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
But that wasn't the Pistons' most notable move of the day. The team waived 2020 No. 7 overall pick Killian Hayes, according to Shams Charania.
Hayes averaged 6.9 points and 4.9 assists in 31 starts for Detroit this season in 24 minutes per game.
The Detroit Pistons are releasing 2021 No. 7 pick Killian Hayes, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Mavs get a big man
Dallas keeps adding to its collection around Luka Doncic, reportedly bringing in Washington center Daniel Gafford.
The Mavericks are reportedly moving Richaun Holmes and draft compensation to the Wizards in the deal, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Dallas intends to send a late first to Washington from a third team to complete the deal, Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reports.
Oklahoma City acquires Gordon Hayward
The Thunder are reportedly finalizing a deal to send guard Tre Mann and forward Davis Bertans to Charlotte for Gordon Hayward, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send G Tre Mann and F Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for Gordon Hayward, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/8R72JA5SGR
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Thunder are sending guard Vasilije Micic, Davis Bertans, Mann and draft compensation to Hornets as part of the Gordon Hayward deal, sources said. https://t.co/QGkqfyLeX6
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
76ers make deal for flexibility
With the salary cap in mind, Philadelphia moved Danuel House and a 2024 second-round pick to Detroit, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The 76ers are expected to be active in the buyout market and this deal helps give them a little room on the cap sheet, according to Wojnarowski.
Detroit has waived Danuel House Jr., sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/MygAseuFjE
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
The 76ers are trading Jaden Springer to the Celtics for a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Raptors acquire Kelly Olynyk
Utah is sending center Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji to Toronto for Kira Lewis, Otto Porter and a 2024 first-round pick, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Utah Jazz are finalizing a trade to send C Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji to the Toronto Raptors for Kira Lewis, Otto Porter and a 2024 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/H14MTbDi3U
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
According to Wojnarowski, the first-round pick will be the least favorable between Oklahoma City, the L.A. Clippers, Houston and Utah in 2024.
Philadelphia acquires Buddy Hield
The 76ers got some shooting help from the Pacers in veteran Buddy Hield, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Hield is slated to be a free agent this offseason and will have much flexibility in the market.
The return for Hield is Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Philadelphia is acquiring a tremendous scorer and shooter in Buddy Hield, who is set to be among the top free agents this offseason. https://t.co/I1YlSM36Ja
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Big names off the market
Reports are trickling in, but it appears some of the biggest trade-deadline attractions are off the market. Miles Bridges reportedly won't approve any trades, the Wizards say they intend to keep Kyle Kuzma, and the New Orleans-Atlanta deal that included Dejounte Murray appears to have fallen apart.
The deadline was missing a lot of heat as is, but those names coming off the ledger won't help as the 3 p.m. ET deadline quickly approaches.
A deal between Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans for Dejounte Murray has halted with no progress in sight by the trade deadline, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 8, 2024
Jazz in play for Bruce Brown?
Since Bruce Brown Jr. was sent to Toronto in January, as the major salary of the Pacers’ package for Pascal Siakam, league personnel consistently mentioned two teams to monitor for Brown’s next destination before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline: New York and Los Angeles. Both the Knicks and Lakers pursued Brown as a free agent this past summer, league sources told Yahoo Sports, before Brown ended up taking a ballooned two-year, $45 million offer from Indiana.
There’s another team to consider as a strong possibility for Brown. The Jazz, according to league sources, have discussed a framework with the Raptors that would bring Brown to Utah in return for Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji. What draft capital could be part of that conversation remains to be seen, but Toronto has been consistent with its messaging to rival teams that it is looking for a first-round pick for Brown, sources said.
If there’s ultimately a deal with Utah that would be one data point that would further suggest the mounting noise around the league that the Lakers aren’t expected to pursue a major upgrade before the deadline. Los Angeles had called Toronto about Brown, sources said, and the Lakers held widely reported conversations with Atlanta about Dejounte Murray. Yet the Lakers will have greater ammunition to pursue top-tier talent this summer, when two more first-round draft picks will be at Los Angeles’ disposal.
5 trades we'd like to see
Here are a handful of trades I'd like to see, with a couple caveats: 1) Each deal must forge a true contender, and 2) These are trades I would like to see, not that might happen (or that you think will benefit your team).
One of them — Memphis Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics — happened before we hit publish, so at least we know we're not entirely off-base (at least when it comes to NBA trades). Here goes ...
How about Jimmy Butler to New York?
Celtics reportedly acquire Xavier Tillman
The Memphis Grizzlies are sending forward Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics in exchange for two second-round picks, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday.
Fourth-year power forward Lamar Stevens will land in Memphis as part of the trade, per Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer. The transaction won't use the traded player exception, as Tillman and Stevens are direct salary matches.
Boston was expected to send a bench player back to the Grizzlies in the deal in order to keep an empty roster spot. Stevens averaged 2.8 points per game, 1.6 rebounds and 6.4 minutes over 19 appearances for the Celtics this season.
The market for Andrew Wiggins
Andrew Wiggins could be the ultimate swing piece of the Warriors’ current build. He represented the second fiddle to Curry on a title team not even 20 months ago and did seem to turn around a slow shooting start to this 2023-24 campaign before succumbing to a foot injury in Atlanta. Golden State had found some early success with a frontcourt lineup featuring Wiggins and Kuminga flanking Green. Kuminga’s emergence, scoring 20 points on a near-nightly basis, is the most encouraging sign for internal improvement for Golden State in the West. But Wiggins’ optionality as a trade candidate is the most interesting element of the Warriors pre-deadline decision-making. Kuminga — as Yahoo Sports has previously reported — is not available for trade.
It seems more likely Golden State will find a smaller, less seismic adjustment to their 2022 championship core. If Thompson’s drifting away from critical minutes, veteran center Kevon Looney has seen a dramatic decline in his involvement for the Warriors. Looney’s $7.5 million salary could be exchanged for various options, whether Golden State ultimately determines they require shooting, more defensive wing depth or anything else on the trade market’s current menu. Looney’s deal is only guaranteed for $3 million in 2024-25.
But Wiggins is the Warrior who’s generated the most significant trade chatter around the league. He remains a player in consideration for the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Although in order for Milwaukee to reach Wiggins’ $24.3 million salary, the Bucks would need to include forward Bobby Portis in any outgoing package, and Milwaukee, sources said, is going to think long and hard before sacrificing Portis in any deal at this deadline. Still, it should be noted Portis was one of Kerr’s favorites during this summer’s FIBA World Cup run with Team USA.
Warriors facing big decisions
Golden State is below .500 and 12th in the West. Klay Thompson wasn't a part of the team's closing unit for the second time in three games. And time is running out on making a playoff run this season. Where do the Warriors go from here? With only 48 hours to go before the deadline, Yahoo Sports' Ben Rohrbach takes a closer look at the franchise's uncertain future:
"Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green are owed a combined $57.8 million in the 2026-27 season. Chris Paul's deal expires in June, unless the Warriors commit to paying his non-guaranteed $30 million salary until 2025. Neither overpaying underwhelming veterans nor losing a near-max salary slot is conducive to fielding a contender. Committing the remainder of salary cap projections for the foreseeable future to Wiggins, Green and Thompson feels like a death sentence for [Steph] Curry's prime. Never mind that Jonathan Kuminga becomes extension eligible this summer. So, something has to give."
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The Portland Trail Blazers are signing Ashton Hagans on a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. He's been playing for the Blazers' Remix G League affiliate in Portland.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers forward PJ Tucker will not request a buyout and will remain with team the duration of season after trade attempts fell short, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 8, 2024
Warriors are trading Cory Joseph to the Pacers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
The 76ers are trading Jaden Springer to the Celtics for a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
2029 second-round pick is from the Clippers, per source. https://t.co/NuF1jfvi4x
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
The Atlanta Hawks are keeping guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN. No trade for him.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The Pacers will send the Spurs a future second-round pick, per source. https://t.co/L2USJDfxTc
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
.@Dame_Lillard to @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport on becoming teammates with Pat Beverley (@patbev21): “First, I want to say I’m sad to see Cam [Payne] go. We developed a friendship that I cherish. As for Pat, he brings an edge and a defensive tenacity on the perimeter that we need.… pic.twitter.com/ZkHl1KmssJ
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 8, 2024
Detroit has waived Danuel House Jr., sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/MygAseuFjE
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Reunion: Memphis is expected to acquire Yuta Watanabe from Suns as part of this three-team trade, sources said. Suns are sending out three other minimum salaries -- Keita Bates-Diop, Jordan Goodwin, Chimezie Metu -- too. https://t.co/6HHIBOUAHV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Sixers are still in conversations with Chicago on Andre Drummond, sources said, while Bulls remain engaged elsewhere. Being told Philadelphia is not pursuing DeMar DeRozan.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
The Detroit Pistons are releasing 2021 No. 7 pick Killian Hayes, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Brooklyn Nets are waiving Harry Giles III, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 8, 2024
The probable path for Los Angeles Lakers is standing pat at trade deadline with potential to acquire another star player in the offseason when armed with three first-round picks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 8, 2024
I've heard several more options for the Bucks' ongoing search for perimeter defense this afternoon. Two more under Milwaukee's consideration, per league sources: Kris Dunn and Naji Marshall.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
Memphis is sending David Roddy to the Suns for a pick swap as part of a three-way with Phoenix and Brooklyn, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Suns pick up O'Neale and Roddy for their postseason rotation.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Brooklyn is finalizing a trade sending Royce O’Neale to Phoenix for salaries and three second-round picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/sSSXacDYVz
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Charlotte is receiving a 2027 first-rounder from Dallas -- top-two protected -- and sending two second rounders to Mavericks as part of the deal, sources said. https://t.co/T9wm0JfqXF
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
The Detroit Pistons are waiving Joe Harris, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Thad Young is heading to Brooklyn along with Dennis Schroder, sources said, in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
I'm told Spencer Dinwiddie did not request a trade from Brooklyn, but it certainly sounded like Dinwiddie's exit from the Nets was welcomed by both sides. https://t.co/rKYzvDPONZ
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
The Raptors are trading Dennis Schroder to the Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Thunder are sending guard Vasilije Micic, Davis Bertans, Mann and draft compensation to Hornets as part of the Gordon Hayward deal, sources said. https://t.co/QGkqfyLeX6
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Full trade, per ESPN Sources:
Knicks: Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks
Pistons: Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier, Ryan Arcidiacono and two second-round picks.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The Knicks are sending Quentin Grimes and two future second-round picks to the Pistons in the Burks deal, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/NFGlHP0QFb
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The Washington Wizards are nearing a deal to send Daniel Gafford to the Dallas Mavericks for Richaun Holmes and draft compensation, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The move gives the Sixers the salary cap cushion to sign buyout players post-deadline -- including the possibility of Charlotte's Kyle Lowry should be become available in a contract buyout, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/we9OOlRF4C
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The 76ers are trading Danuel House and a 2024 second-round pick via the Knicks to the Pistons, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send G Tre Mann and F Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for Gordon Hayward, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/8R72JA5SGR
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send G Tre Mann and F Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for Gordon Hayward, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/8R72JA5SGR
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The first-round pick will be the least favorable of OKC/Clippers/Rockets/Jazz in 2024, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
The Utah Jazz are finalizing a trade to send C Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji to the Toronto Raptors for Kira Lewis, Otto Porter and a 2024 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/H14MTbDi3U
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
Philadelphia is acquiring a tremendous scorer and shooter in Buddy Hield, who is set to be among the top free agents this offseason. https://t.co/I1YlSM36Ja
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Have always heard Nets swingman Royce O’Neale as a backup option for Phoenix behind Miles. Suns have prioritized bigger wings of late. Another, lower level option I’ve heard for PHX as of yesterday was Otto Porter Jr.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
In the West, there’s been the most conversation stemming around Phoenix and Dallas as two teams clearly motivated to improve. Suns likely have to look at other options aside from top target Miles Bridges. Same goes for Dallas, without a likely path to landing Kyle Kuzma.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
Elsewhere atop the East, I’ve heard both New York and Philadelphia have had conversations with Detroit about acquiring *both* of Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks. At this point, all signs point to the Knicks still being involved with the Pistons, after Sixers found no progress.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
The Wizards have told interested teams they intend to keep Kyle Kuzma beyond today’s 3 PM deadline. More here on Washington’s stance: https://t.co/P3Pz2hsQQh https://t.co/toW9YZ069r
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 8, 2024
A deal between Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans for Dejounte Murray has halted with no progress in sight by the trade deadline, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 8, 2024
Miles Bridges has decided he won’t approve any trades and he will remain with the Charlotte Hornets the rest of the season, agent Rich Paul tells ESPN.
Bridges will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Hornets will retain his Bird Rights.— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 8, 2024
Barring a surprise, sounds like Boston is done making moves before today’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline. League personnel are still waiting to see what defensive upgrade(s) come for Milwaukee, after the Bucks may have cast the widest net of any buyer in the NBA these past few weeks.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
Trade talks between the Hawks and Pelicans on Dejounte Murray could potentially escalate today into an agreement, per @wojespn (https://t.co/FnN65Qegqz).
New Orleans is trying to acquire Murray and Onyeka Okongwu in the same deal. pic.twitter.com/yuZASm3LOP— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 8, 2024
The hold up with a PJ Washington trade to Dallas centers around an unprotected 1st versus a protected one.
The Hornets want an unprotected 1st for taking on Richaun Holmes’ contract. Dallas wants to protect that pick.
Seth Curry and Grant Williams are names to watch. 👀 https://t.co/tkqXwQFtpX— Hornets Lead (@HornetsLead) February 8, 2024
Also within: There were indeed conversations between New Orleans and Atlanta this week, sources said, but I've been told any deal that would bring Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans isn't particularly close to a finish line. https://t.co/asgJp43HQ0
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
We've got a new team to monitor for Bruce Brown Jr. Utah and Toronto have discussed a deal for Brown, league sources told @YahooSports, and more trade deadline notes following today's action thus far: https://t.co/hD9MBwPvTE
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 8, 2024
The 2030 second-round pick the Timberwolves are sending to the Pistons for Monte Morris is Minnesota's own second, per source.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 7, 2024
Minnesota had 4 seconds available to trade.
Morris is on an expiring $9.8M contract but has bird rights, allowing Minnesota to re-sign him and exceed the salary cap in 2024-25.
Brown and Milton have a non-guaranteed salary in 2024-25.
Brown: $4M and $4M (NG)
Milton: $5M and… https://t.co/EewGFrZbFF— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 7, 2024
Timberwolves had hoped Shake Milton could be their second-unit creator behind Mike Conley. Wolves trading for Monte Morris, a well-known target for president Tim Connelly, marks off one clear team "need" on the league's bingo card. Scratch Minnesota for other guards on the board.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 7, 2024
Timberwolves are sending Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr. and one second-round pick to Detroit for Monte Morris, sources said. https://t.co/sb12v2N1gk
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 7, 2024
The Detroit Pistons are finalizing a deal to send guard Monte Morris to the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/9367Rn2iFz
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 7, 2024
Lamar Stevens is heading to Memphis as part of the Xavier Tillman trade, according to league sources.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 7, 2024