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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