The NBA’s trade deadline was on Thursday at three o’clock Eastern Time, and the clock had run out.
The most significant moves occurred early in the season, with James Harden being traded from Philadelphia to the Los Angeles Clippers and Damian Lillard being traded from Portland to Milwaukee. The trade deadline action had been modest up until Tuesday. OG Anunoby was shipped off to New York, and Pascal Siakam was shipped off to Indiana over the past month.
Since then, very little activity has occurred, with only a few modest trades. On Thursday, many transactions were made, one of which involved Gordon Hayward, a veteran and former All-Star player. This caused the situation to get more intense.
In general, the trade deadline was not particularly tense. There was one name that was worth keeping an eye on, and that was Atlanta guard Dejounte Murray, who was unable to play on Wednesday due to lower back soreness. Murray was the subject of considerable interest from a number of organizations, including the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers.
According to a person who has firsthand knowledge of the issue and who spoke to USA TODAY Sports under the condition of anonymity because he was not permitted to speak publicly about the Hawks’ plans, it has been revealed that the Hawks did not move Murray before the trade deadline on Thursday.
Before the deadline, did the Los Angeles Lakers make a significant move? Will this be a move that brings LeBron James joy? In response to the first question, the answer is “no.” Regarding the second question, the answer is most likely the same. There have been the following trades in the NBA during the 2023-24 season:
Warriors get second-round pick from the Pacers
The Golden State Warriors made the announcement on Thursday that they had dealt Cory Joseph, a 2025 second-round selection (protected 1-55), and financial considerations to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick. The Warriors were searching for ways to reduce their salary.
Kings trade for Robin Lopez, plan to waive him
USA TODAY Sports was informed by a source with knowledge of the matter that the Sacramento Kings want to waive the veteran center who was acquired through a trade with Milwaukee. The move involved the acquisition of Robin Lopez. Because he was not authorized to talk publicly before the trade was revealed by the teams, the individual asked to remain anonymous rather than reveal his identity.
Celtics make small moves with Sixers, Blazers
According to a press release issued by the Portland Trail Blazers, on February 8th, the Philadelphia 76ers dealt Jaden Springer to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a second-round pick in 2024. And on the same day, the Celtics traded Dalano Banton and monetary considerations to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for a second-round pick.
Sixers trade Patrick Beverley to Bucks
This information was provided to USA TODAY Sports by a person who has firsthand knowledge of the transaction. On February 8, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Cam Payne and a second-round selection in 2027. The Bucks were looking for defensive assistance on the perimeter positions. Due to the fact that he was not authorized to talk publicly before the agreement was revealed by the teams, the individual requested to remain anonymous. The Bucks were making a concerted effort to strengthen their defense, and they were also interested in acquiring Utah’s Kris Dunn, who has been instrumental in Utah’s comeback.
Phoenix makes trade with Nets, acquires Royce O’Neale
According to a press release, the Phoenix Suns have acquired Royce O’Neale as part of a three-team transaction. This information was disclosed on February 8th. In 49 games played so far this season, the 6-6 guard has scored 7.4 points on average and shot 36.6 percent from outside the arc. The Suns dealt forward Keita Bates-Diop, guard Jordan Goodwin, and three second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for David Roddy. In addition, the Suns sent Chimezie Metu and Yuta Watanabe to Memphis in exchange for a future first-round pick.
Nets trade Spencer Dinwiddie to Raptors
According to a person with knowledge of the trade, the Toronto Raptors sent forward Thad Young and guard Dennis Schroder to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for guard Spencer Dinwiddie on February 8. Due to the fact that he was not authorized to talk publicly before the agreement was revealed by the teams, the individual requested to remain anonymous. Dinwiddie, who is anticipated to become a major target in the buyout market, was released from his NBA contract by the Raptors.
Mavs trade for P.J. Washington in deal with Hornets
According to a person with knowledge of the transaction who spoke to USA TODAY Sports, the Charlotte Hornets sent forward P.J. Washington and two second-round draft picks to Dallas in exchange for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a first-round lottery pick in 2027 that is protected in the top two. Due to the fact that he was not authorized to talk publicly before the agreement was revealed by the teams, the individual requested to remain anonymous.
