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Aside from Cleveland and Chicago, every team made a trade as more power shifted to the Western Conference and draft picks were in high demand.

Portland and Brooklyn both ended up with five future second-round picks, and the Nets collected four first-rounders from Phoenix in the Durant trade. But both could leave, too, putting the Wizards in position where they lose both for little in return. Washington didn’t trade either player with the idea of possibly re-signing both in the offseason. With Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nik Vucevic, the Bulls are 26-28 and fighting for a play-in spot. Both teams made minor moves at the deadline, and nothing wrong with that. It will be worth watching how this plays out in the offseason. By the 2023 trade deadline, Durant was sent to Phoenix, Irving to Dallas, Harden to Philadelphia last season and Nash was fired seven games into this season. Golden State also traded five second-round picks to Portland for Gary Payton II, who the Warriors let walk in free agency in the summer after he played a key reserve role on the 2022 championship team. The Lakers improved with the Rui Hachimura, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba acquisitions while only giving up one first-round draft pick. When healthy, Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul form one of the NBA’s most unstoppable offenses. Nearly 36 hours after assuming controlling interest in the Phoenix Suns, owner Mat Ishbia, the CEO and chairman of United Wholesale Mortgage, stunned the league, acquiring Kevin Durant from Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four first-round picks. While trades are done for the year, the buyout market is next, and there will be wanted players if they are bought out: Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, John Wall, Danny Green, Will Barton, Serge Ibaka, Terrence Ross.

The Brooklyn Nets pulled the plug, the Phoenix Suns went all-in, the Golden State Warriors dumped James Wiseman and the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles ...

Conley is a more distribution-minded player and a more savvy pick-and-roll operator, giving Edwards more room to blossom as a lead scorer and rekindling a mutually-beneficial partnership that he enjoyed with Gobert on the Utah Jazz. The Clippers lived up to their reputation as one of the league’s most aggressive teams, shipping out Kennard, Wall, Reggie Jackson and draft assets in various deals that returned Mason Plumlee, Bones Hyland and Eric Gordon. While a major knee injury stunted Wiseman’s ability to mesh with the Warriors, he represents a prototype that is tricky to fit in the modern NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks know firsthand how difficult Durant can be in a tight series, and the Philadelphia 76ers lacked the frontcourt defensive personnel to cleanly match up with him. Despite an unusual amount of conference parity, no one will be sailing through to the West finals this year. After years of revolting scandals, Durant is the perfect face for a new era. Durant’s presence will remove the pressure on Paul to be anything more than a facilitator and ensure that Booker won’t get stranded as a solo star down the road. To be clear, Phoenix has never had a more accomplished player than Durant, and this deal could surpass the 1992 trade for Charles Barkley as the most consequential in franchise history. Together, Joe Tsai, Sean Marks and Steve Nash ceded too much power and authority to their superstars, creating an environment that ultimately alienated Durant, Irving and James Harden. Thanks to Coach Monty Williams, Chris Paul and Devin Booker, the Suns already have those questions answered. In Phoenix, Durant will have a legitimate chance to win his third title — and his first without Curry. Leaving Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to bet the rest of his prime on a partnership with the unreliable Irving was the worst decision of Durant’s career, and it produced just one playoff series victory in three-plus years.

With the trade deadline coming to a close, catch up on every trade and transaction that went down during an eventful day around the NBA.

Dedmon, a 10th-year big, has averaged 5.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 11.7 minutes per game this season and is expected to be waived by the Spurs. In a shocking turn of events, Irving requested to be traded from the Nets on Feb. They reunite with guard D'Angelo Russell who has averaged 17.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.2 assists on 39 per cent from long range this year. The New York Knicks have added to their wing depth, bringing in Josh Hart, a 27-year-old guard/forward from the Portland Trail Blazers. The Toronto Raptors have brought back 27-year-old centre Jakob Poeltl who they traded away in the deal to bring in Kawhi Leonard in 2018. The Nets meanwhile have re-stocked their draft cache and have made a sharp 180 turn in the past few days, trading away Durant and Kyrie Irving. So far this year he has averaged 7.3 points on nearly 50 per cent from the field and 40 per cent from deep. The big man can stretch the floor, shooting 39 per cent from long range this season on 3.3 attempts per game. Oklahoma City on the other hand continue their fire-sale of roleplayers and continues to accumulate draft assets. Over the two seasons prior, he averaged 12.1 points in a larger role in OKC. Matthews has averaged 4.8 points and shot 34 per cent from deep on 3.4 attempts per game. The New Orleans Perlicans get in on the madness, acquiring guard Josh Richardson to help with their shooting woes.

After months of anticipation about Fred VanVleet, O.G. Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. possibly being on the move, the Raptors didn't become sellers.

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The Charlotte Hornets are dealing veteran center Mason Plumlee to the LA Clippers, per multiple reports. In the swap, the Hornets will receive veteran guard ...

On Wednesday, the Blazers [reportedly dealt guard Josh Hart](https://www.nba.com/news/2023-nba-trade-deadline-buzz-feb-8) to the New York Knicks for Cam Reddish and a future first-round pick. [Josh Hart to the New York Knicks](https://www.nba.com/news/2023-nba-trade-deadline-buzz-feb-8) in a trade that netted them Cam Reddish and a future first-round pick. The Blazers are set to add Philadelphia 76ers swingman Matisse Thybulle as a part of a three-team trade between Portland, Philadelphia and the Charlotte Hornets, per [Keith Pompey of Philly.com](https://twitter.com/PompeyOnSixers/status/1623748050228330496). [Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1623741614148448257), the Milwaukee Bucks are trading Hill to Indiana for a second-round pick. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Crowder is heading to the Milwaukee Bucks for five second-round picks. [Clippers, Grizzlies add to backcourt in 3-team deal](https://www.nba.com/news/clippers-rockets-grizzlies-trade) [Per multiple reports](https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1623762806112940033), the LA Clippers are adding to their backcourt in a three-team deal that also involves the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets. Hill spent five of his first eight NBA seasons in Indiana (2011-16) and was a key player in the Pacers’ teams that reached back-to-back Eastern Conference finals in 2013 and ’14. The Clippers are 8 1/2 games behind the Nuggets for the No. This season, Bey has transitioned from a starting lineup role to a reserve one, averaging 14.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 1.6 apg in 28.8 mpg, all of which were drop offs from his 2021-22 stats (16.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.8 apg). In the deal, the Hawks would pick up Saddiq Bey. In the deal, Atlanta sends Frank Kaminsky and Justin Holiday to Houston for Garrison Mathews, Bruno Fernando and two future second-round picks. His addition to the Lakers paired with the reported move to pick up Jarred Vanderbilt from Utah in a three-team trade gives Los Angeles additional size and heft in the middle as it makes a Play-In Tournament push.

The NBA announced Thursday that the first “NBA Courtside Restaurant,” a premium, sports-inspired dining experience celebrating the league will open in ...

It’s part of our culture, and to showcase that in such a creative way is truly amazing,” said NBA Courtside Restaurant Culinary Ambassador, Chef Erica Karbelnik. “It’s an honour to be a part of something in our city that is so special. Guests will be able to view a series of NBA Top Shot Moments featuring some of the top plays from the NBA season on display in the restaurant.

Bronny James stepped over to his dad's locker and played the phone video he had taken of Tuesday night's biggest moment. The NBA's new scoring king tipped ...

The biggest star in the crowd was Abdul-Jabbar, who has verbally sparred with James in public over issues not directly related to basketball. “LeBron is already one of the greatest Lakers ever, and getting this record in a Lakers uniform just makes it more certain. Indeed, James has already earned a special place in Lakers fans’ hearts over his five seasons in purple and gold. Sanchez shares a set of two season tickets with a few friends and family, and he already had the seats for Tuesday’s game months before anyone could predict the magic day. Lakers fans turned out in droves for the chance to see a once-in-a-generation achievement, with tickets going for thousands on the secondary market. Bronny James stepped over to his dad’s locker and played the phone video he had taken of Tuesday night’s biggest moment.

The NBA trade deadline had plenty of league-shifting trades as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook will finish the 2022-23 season with a ...

The NBA trade deadline had plenty of league-shifting trades as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook will finish the 2022-23 season with a ...

With a record of 26-30, Toronto currently sits 10th in the Eastern Conference but is only 4.5 games back of sixth place for the final playoff spot. As it stands ...