On February 9, Beijing time, there are only two days left before the trade deadline, there are already teams reaching a deal, and there are still teams in the negotiation to seek lineup changes. This past night, the Kings and Pacers made a 3-for-4 deal for Sabonis Jr.; the Pelicans and Trail Blazers made a 7-for-3 deal for CJ McCollum; the Lakers made a Rick and draft pick for Josh Richardson; and the Nets sought trade for Joe Harris.
The Kings traded 3-for-4 to get Sam
According to The Famous Warnaroski, the Kings sent Harry Burton, Hield and Tristan Thompson to get Sabonis Jr., Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holliday and a 2027 second-round pick from the Pacers. The King gets a $4 million deal exception, and the Pacers get a deal exception worth $6 million. With the deal, the Pacers cut their total salary to $615,000 below the luxury tax line.
The deal has had a major impact on the Pacers, and Turner is likely to stay, he can start playing as a center full-time and excited to work with Halliburton. So far this season, Sabonis Jr. has averaged 18.9 points, 12.1 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal per game, Lamb averaged 7.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, Justin Holliday averaged 11 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, Halliburton averaged 14.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game, Hield averaged 14.4 points, 4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, and Tristan Thompson averaged 6.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
The Pelicans traded 7-for-3 to get McCollum
According to ESPN reporter López, the Pelicans and the Blazers made a 7-for-3 deal. The Pelicans sent Hart, Satoransky, Alexander Walker, Luzada, a 2022 protected first-round pick (protecting the 5th-14th pick) and two future second-round picks to get the Blazers' McCollum, Nance Jr. and Snell.
The deal boosts the Pelicans' outside offensive firepower, with McCollum and Zion and Ingram forming a new trident. For the Blazers, they plan to rework the lineup around Lillard and renew an Avonni Simmons contract this summer. With the deal, the Trail Blazers created a $20.8 million deal exception that would free up $60 million in salary space this summer and bring this season's total salary below the luxury tax line of $17.1 million.
So far this season, McCollum has averaged 20.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, Reims Jr. averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal, Snell averaged 2.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, Hart averaged 13.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game, Alexander Walker averaged 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, Satoransky averaged 2.8 points, 2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, and Luzada played only 2 games, averaging 1 rebound and 0.5 assists per game.
The Lakers signed Josh Richardson with Tucker + draft picks
According to NBA reporter Brian Robb, the Lakers have already quoted Josh Richardson with Horton Tucker plus a future draft pick. Richardson is a good 3D player who has played mostly as a substitute this season. The market generally believes that the Horton-Tucker transaction value is very low, even the Lakers' negative assets. For now, the Jazz and Timberwolves are also interested in Richardson.
So far this season, Josh Richardson has averaged 9.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 40 percent from three-point range, and Horton Tucker averaging 9.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, 25 percent from three-point range. In addition, the Lakers intend to clear Jordan Jr.'s contract with Bazemore (whether through a trade or a buyout), and they hope to save salary while freeing up the lineup for the team.
The Nets are looking to trade Joe Harris
The Nets are seeking to trade Joe Harris, who has been absent for a long time with an ankle injury, reported that the Nets are seeking to trade. According to NBA reporter Michael Scotto, the Nets have now received offers for Joe Harris and Clarkston, but the value of Joe Harris' deal has been affected by two ankle surgeries.
Any team that trades for Clarkston is likely to offer him $2.23 million for qualifications and then match contracts with other teams.
So far this season, Joe Harris has played just 14 games, averaging 11.3 points and 4 rebounds per game and shooting 46.6 percent from three-point range, while Clarkston averaged 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and 63.9 percent from the field.
The 76ers peddled Tobias Harris in hopes of freeing up space to sign Harden offseason
Venhorst reported that the 76ers are looking for ways to send Off Tobias Harris that would give them up the possibility of signing Harden this summer to free up pay space.
Tobias Harris' contract, which expires in the summer of 2024, is $35.99 million this season, $37.63 million in 2022-23 and $39.27 million in 2023-24. So far this season, Tobias Harris has averaged 18.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, and Hasha averaged 22.5 points, 8 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game.
Multiple teams are interested in Spurs forward Thaddeus Young
Multiple teams, including the Timberwolves and Suns, have expressed interest in Spurs forward Thaddeus Young. The main chips offered by the Suns include Jaylen Smith, Saric and second-round picks, while the Timberwolves offer chips include Torrian Prince and second-round picks. Thaddeus Young has played in 26 games for the Spurs this season, averaging 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Journalist Jake Fischer reported that if he can't leave spurs before the deal deadline, he plans to seek a buyout.
In addition to the above trading dynamics, the following dynamics occurred this past night -
The Raptors and Hawks have reached a general framework for Dragic's deal for Gallinari.
Several teams asked the Cavaliers for sexton for season reimbursement, but the Cavaliers wanted to be able to keep him.
The Wizards have communicated with Dinwiddie about the breakup, and Bill considered the maximum salary but did not say that he wanted to renew his contract.
Multiple teams are interested in Knicks veteran Burks.
The Trail Blazers, who have completed consecutive trades, are still in talks with the Pistons in the hope of getting Jerami Grant.
The Bucks, Knights, and Bulls are all competing against Schroeder, and the Knights are considered the most competitive.