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Writer's pictureWill Tondo

Wait, who got traded where? One crazy NBA Trade Deadline. Biggest moves and understanding the chaos.

For all of us East Coast fans waking up to see Kevin Durant getting traded to the Suns, that's just the tip of the iceberg of one of the craziest NBA trade deadlines in recent history.


The rumor mill started weeks ago, with some big names potentially on the block. We watched Kyrie go to another team, and Russell Westbrook getting shipped out of Los Angeles, but today became an absolute frenzy of social media posts from the dynamic duo of Sham and Woj.


Everyone has been talking about the Rizz-God Shams, and his recent antics trying to seal the deal with Kay Adams, and Woj took that personally. The OG Insider has been on an absolute tear, but that's neither here nor there. So what the hell actually just went down?

 

Biggest Moves and Surprises


Obviously Kyrie Irving requesting a trade and then getting paired up with Luka was probably going to be the biggest name dealt at the deadline. Mat Ishbia just got approved to be the new Phoenix's Owner and quite literally said "hold my beer". He swong for the fences in his first move and landed Kevin Durant without giving up any of his stars. If the Mavs and Suns meet up in the playoffs, buckle up.


The Lakers also blowing up their roster in hopes to achieve a playoff run was worth noting. They went from no-tradeable assets, to moving on from Westbrook AND retooling their roster with guys like DLo, Vanderbilt, and Mo Bamba. LeGM and Pelinka are cooking up something.


It was interesting that the Cavs and Heat didn't make any major moves to help improve their Eastern Conference pursuits. The Bulls stood pat with their roster construction, and the wild west contenders like the Grizzlies and Kings kept it quiet. Also, some of the bigger names (OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Zach LaVine, and John Collins) didn't get dealt.


The theme of the day was 2nd round picks. They were getting tossed around the entire league. It is worth noting that in a few years, high school players will be eligible for the draft. A lot of draft capital for some young players in the neat future.

 

FULL TRACKER


Noah Vonleh (January 5th)

  • Celtics get: Future conditional 2nd

  • Spurs get: Noah Vonleh, Cash Considerations

Rui Hachimura (January 23rd)

  • Lakers get: Rui Hachimura

  • Wizards get: Kendrick Nunn, Conditional 2028 2nd, 2029 2nd

Kyrie Irving (February 6th)

  • Mavericks get: Kyrie Irving, Markieff Morris

  • Nets get: Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, 2029 1st, two future 2nds

  • Wizards get: Kendrick Nunn, Conditional 2028 2nd, 2029 2nd

Dewayne Dedmon (February 7th)

  • Spurs get: Dewayne Dedmon, 2028 2nd

  • Heat get: Cash Considerations

Kessler Edwards (February 7th)

  • King get: Kessler Edwards, Cash Considerations

  • Nets get: Draft Rights to David Michineau

Russell Westbrook (February 8th)

  • Jazz get: Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damien Jones, Lakers 2027 1st (1-4 Protected)

  • Lakers get: D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt

  • Timberwolves get: Mike Conley, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, 2024 2nd, 2025 2nd, 2026 2nd

Josh Hart (February 8th)

  • Knicks get: Josh Hart

  • Trail Blazers get: Cam Reddish, Ryan Arcidiacono, Svi Mykhailiuk, protected first-round pick

Jakob Poeltl (February 9th)

  • Raptors get: Jakob Poeltl

  • Spurs get: Khem Birch, 2024 1st, 2023 2nd, 2025 2nd

Kevin Durant (February 9th)

  • Suns get: Kevin Durant, TJ Warren

  • Nets get: Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Cameron Johnson, 2023 1st, 2025 1st, 2027 1st, 2029 1st, 2028 pick swap

Jae Crowder... again (February 9th)

  • Bucks get: Jae Crowder

  • Nets get: Five 2nd's

  • Pacers get: Serge Ibaka, Jordan Nwora, George Hill, 2nd

Thomas Bryant (February 9th)

  • Nuggets get: Thomas Bryant

  • Lakers get: Davon Reed, 2025 2nd, 2026 2nd, 2029 2nd

Gary Payton II (February 9th)

  • Warriors get: Gary Payton II

  • Trail Blazers get: Five 2nd's


Matisse Thybulle (February 9th)

  • Trail Blazers get: Matisse Thybulle

  • 76ers get: Jalen McDaniels

  • Hornets get: Svi Mykhailiuk, 2024 2nd, 2029 2nd

Bones Hyland (February 9th)

  • Clippers get: Bones Hyland

  • Nuggets get: 2024 2nd, 2025 2nd

James Wiseman (February 9th)

  • Pistons get: James Wiseman

  • Hawks get: Saddiq Bey

  • Warriors get: Five 2nd's

Eric Gordon (February 9th)

  • Clippers get: Eric Gordon

  • Grizzlies get: Luke Kennard

  • Rockets get: John Wall, Danny Green, 2023 1st pick swaps


Mo Bamba (February 9th)

  • Lakers get: Mo Bamba

  • Magic get: Patrick Beverly

Mike Muscala (February 9th)

  • Celtics get: Mike Muscala

  • Thunder get: Justin Jackson, two 2nd's

Dario Saric (February 9th)

  • Thunder get: Dario Saric, future 2nd

  • Suns get: Darius Bazley

Josh Richardson (February 9th)

  • Pelicans get: Josh Richardson

  • Spurs get: Devonte Graham, four 2nd's


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