On February 11, Beijing time, the trade deadline finally arrived, the past night, the NBA reached a total of 10 transactions, Harden and Simmons swap owners, the Nets three giants only played together in 16 games before the dissolution. The Lone Ranger sent Porzingis and the second-round picks to get the Wizards' Dinwiddie and Bertans. The Lakers don't have any deals and will set their sights on the buyout player market. The well-known US media outlet Bleacher Report (B/R) rated the deal.
The Nets 76ers made a 2-for-5 deal
According to The Fame Warnaroski, the Nets traded Harden and Millsap to the 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Drummond, a 2022 first round (no protection, the Nets have the right to change to 2023), a protected first round in 2027 (two consecutive years to protect the first round 1-8 pick, if still protected in 2029, it will translate into two second-round picks and $2 million in cash).
As part of the deal, Harden executed a $47.3 million player option for next season. Since joining the Nets, Harden has played in 80 games for the team, averaging 23.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game, and Simmons has played in 275 games for the 76ers in his career, averaging 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game. So far this season, Seth Curry has averaged 15 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game, shooting 40 percent from three-point range, and Drummond averaging 6.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.
The Nets plan to give Simmons some time to adjust to the new environment in Brooklyn, but Simmons has said he likes the deal and is excited about it. He will continue to work with mental health therapists to prepare him for playing for the Nets, and it's worth mentioning that he's already in talks with Durant, and the two are on the same page.
B/R trade rating: Nets rated B, 76 people rated B+
The Lone Ranger and wizards make a 2-for-2 deal
According to ESPN, the Lone Ranger sent Porzingis and a second-round pick to get wizards Dinwiddie and Bertans. In last year's playoffs, Porzingis performed badly, giving the team the idea of trading him, and although owner Cuban repeatedly denied Porzingis' trade rumors, he was eventually sent away by this year's deadline.
In 134 games for the Lone Rangers, Porzingis averaged 20 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game, but he was often plagued by injuries and had problems with his cooperation with Doncic.
The deal gives Doncic two new partners. Dinwiddie could share the pressure on his organization, while Bertans increased the Mavericks' outside firepower. So far this season, Dinwiddie has averaged 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, and Bertáns has averaged 5.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. To free up a roster, the Mavericks will cut Moses Brown.
B/R Deal Rating: Lone Ranger Rating D, Wizards Rating A
Bucks, Kings, Clippers, and Pistons make a big deal for 4 teams
According to the famous Charania report, the Bucks, Kings, Clippers, and Pistons reached a big deal for 4 teams, and the specific transaction content is as follows:
Kings get: Pistons forward Josh Jackson, Pistons forward Lyles and Bucks guard Divinzenzo;
Pistons get: Kings forward Bagley;
The Bucks get: Clippers forward Ibaka, the Pistons' two future second-round picks and cash;
The Clippers got: Bucks guard Hood and Bucks forward Ojele.
Of the seven players involved in the deal, six are on expiring contracts, with only Lyles still having two years left on a contract. The Bucks got Ibaka through the deal, and he will be an important puzzle piece for the championship, providing the Forwardcourt Depth the Bucks desperately need. So far this season, Ibaka has averaged 6.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game and is shooting 38.7 percent from three-point range. Bagley, on the other hand, got new opportunities at the Pistons and has been unhappy with the Kings, who is averaging 9.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season.
B/R deal ratings: Pistons B-, Clippers B, Bucks A-, Kings A
The Spurs Raptors reached a Dragic deal
Chalania reported that the Raptors sent Dragic to the 2022 protected first-round pick, from the Spurs to Thaddeus Young, Drew Eubanks and the 2022 second-round pick (from the Pistons). Protected first-round picks are protected 1-14 places in 2022 and 1-13 places in 2023, after which they will be converted into two second-round picks.
Sources revealed that the Raptors plan to lay off Ubanks. The Spurs are expected to negotiate a buyout with Dragic, and once he becomes a free agent, interested teams include the Lone Rangers, Bucks, Bulls, Clippers. So far this season, Dragic has played just five games, averaging 8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
B/R rating: Spurs rated A, Raptors rated B+
The Magic traded a second-round pick for Pol Boll, Dozil and a future second-round pick
The Magic exchanged Pol-Bol, Dozil and a second-round pick to move on towards the goal of reconstruction through the deal. So far this season, Pol Pohr has averaged 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds per game, and Dozil has averaged 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Both are on expiring contracts, and in order to keep them, the Magic need to free up two lineups.
B/R rating: Magic rating A, the other side rating B+
The Spurs traded Derek White for Richardson, Langford and a future first-round pick.
The Spurs traded White for Richardson, Langford and a future first-round pick. Before the deal was made, the Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves were all interested in Richardson, and in the end, the Spurs moved him to the lineup. So far this season, Richardson has averaged 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, Longford averaging 4.7 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, and White averaging 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.
B/R rating: Spurs rated B+, the other side rated B
The Pacers traded Clegg for Suns center Jaylen Smith and a second-round pick
Clegg returned to the Suns and the Pacers got Jaylen Smith and a second-round pick. Clegg did well in last year's playoffs, and his return to Phoenix can continue to play an important bench role, with Clegg averaging 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game so far this season. Jaylen Smith has good potential but hasn't managed to secure a stable rotation at the Suns, averaging 6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game this season, giving the Pacers more chances.
B/R rating: Pacers rated A-, Sun rated B
The Wizards and Hornets made a 1-for-3 deal
The Wizards sent Harrell to Get Hornets Vernon Carey Jr., Ish Smith and a second-round pick. The Hornets need a solid interior line, and Harrell is a good choice, averaging 14.1 points and 6.7 rebounds so far this season and shooting 64.5 percent from the field. The Wizards switched back to Smith, made changes to the point guard position, and they also got some future assets.
B/R rating: Hornets B, Wizards B+
The Rockets sent Tess away and got Schroeder and Fernando
The Rockets sent Tess, getting Schroeder and Fernando. Schroeder will bring backcourt depth to the Rockets. So far this season, Schroder has averaged 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. Theis averaged 8.4 points and five rebounds per game, and sending Theis away also means the Rockets will give Shin Kyung more playing time.
B/R rating: Rocket rated B-, the other side rated C
The Suns traded cash for the Wizards' Aaron Holliday
The Suns traded cash for wizard aaron Holliday to continue to improve the depth of the lineup, using an injury exception reimbursed by Saric. So far this season, Aaron Holliday has averaged 6.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
B/R rating: None
The Lakers and Knicks were close to a deal but ultimately failed
The Lakers did not operate at the trade deadline and were ridiculed by the US media and fans. They and the Knicks were close to a deal but ultimately failed. Previously, the Lakers were very interested in the Knicks' Alec Burks and Redish, and also had the idea of reuniting with Schroeder, but they finally stood still and set their sights on buying out the market.