At 4:00 a.m. Beijing time on February 11, before the trading deadline, many teams had big moves, some to strengthen, some to vacate salary space, to strengthen in the offseason, and some just to hoard the first round of picks. In chronological order, we summarize all transactions before the closing date of the transaction, and interpret and analyze the key transactions. Harden joined the 76ers as desired, the Clippers sent Ibaka to save $30 million in luxury taxes, the Wizards dismantled the team, Porzingis bid farewell to the Lone Ranger, and the Rockets also won, but the Lakers were empty-handed.
First, the Blazers and Clippers trade: the Blazers sent Norman Powell + Covington, from the Clippers to Winslow + Bledsoe + Keane Johnson + 2025 second round pick, Winslow has represented the Blazers in the last game with the Lakers.
Second, cavaliers and pacers trade: Cavaliers sent Rubio + 2022 first round pick + 2022 second round pick + 2027 second round pick, from the Pacers to LeVert + 2022 second round pick, this deal is relatively valuable for the Cavaliers, at this stage the team needs to strengthen the backcourt, and Allen also hopes to play with LeVert on the same team, both sides take what they need.
Third, the Blazers and Pelicans trade: The Blazers sent McClem + Nance Jr. + Snell, from the Pelicans to Hart, Alexander Walker, Satoransky, Luzada, 2022 first-round picks + two next-round picks.
Fourth, the Pacers and the Kings deal: The Pacers send Sabonis Jr. + Lamb + Justin Holliday + 2027 second round picks, from the Kings to Harry burton + Hilde + Tristan Thompson, the Pacers can focus on building around Halliburton and Duarte.
Fifth, the Jazz Spurs Blazers reached a three-way agreement: the Jazz got Alexander Walker and Hernangomez; the Spurs got Satoransky, a second-round pick; the Blazers got Ingles, Hughes, a second-round pick.
Sixth, the Kings, Pistons, Bucks, clippers reached a four-way deal: the Kings got Josh Jackson, Lyles, Di Vincenzo; the Pistons got Bagley; the Bucks got Ibaka and two second-round picks; the Clippers got Hood and Ojele, in addition, the Clippers got a $9.7 million deal exception in this four-way deal, and the Clippers paid $30 million less luxury tax because they sent Ibaka!
Seventh, the Nets and the 76ers reached a deal: the Nets sent Harden + Millsap, from the 76ers to Get Ben Simmons + Curry Jr. + Zhuang Shen + 2022 first round pick + 2027 second round pick. In addition, according to Rich Paul, Ben Simmons is trying to make a comeback this season, and he has already communicated with Durant, and the two have reached a united front. In addition, the Nets will cut Bembry to make room for the Harden and Simmons trades.
Eighth, the green team and spurs trade: the green team sent Josh Richardson + Langford + 2022 protected first round pick + 2028 first round pick exchange qualification, from the Spurs to get White.
Ninth, the Pacers and the Suns deal: The Pacers send Craig back to the Suns, from which they get Jaylen Smith + a second-round pick.
Tenth, the Wizards and Hornets trade: The Wizards sent Harrell to the Hornets to receive a second-round pick from Carey + Ismail Smith.
Eleventh, Wizards and Lone Rangers complete the trade: The Wizards sent Dinwiddie and Bertans to the Lone Rangers in exchange for Porzingis + 1 second round pick. In addition, the Lone Ranger will complete a 4-year, 55 million contract extension with Fanny Smith, and the Lone Ranger is also confident of retaining Brunson this summer.
Twelfth, the Rockets and the Green Team complete the deal: the Rockets sent Theiss back to the Green Team, and got chips such as Schroder and Fernando from the Green Team, and the specific details were not fully reported. The Rockets are ready to lay off Augustine and Brooks in order to complete the deal.
Thirteenth, the Wizards and the Sun complete the deal: the Wizards send Aaron Holliday and receive a part of the cash compensation from the Suns.
Fourteenth, Raptors and Spurs complete the deal: The Raptors sent Dragic + 2022 first-round picks, from the Spurs to Thaddis Young + Eubanks + 2022 second round picks, this deal helps the Raptors reduce their salaries below the luxury tax line, while the Spurs have nine first-round picks in the next 7 years.
Fifteenth, magic and nuggets complete the transaction: magic with a second round pick, from the Nuggets in exchange for Polpol + Dozier + a future second round pick.
The Lakers did not have any gains, Tucker Jr. was asked by the Lakers management throughout the league but did not respond, and the raptors, Knicks tripartite deal also declared a failure, in addition, the Rockets waited for a call from the Lakers, the Rockets only want to use Wall to exchange for Westbrook + first round pick, and the Lakers hope to take Tucker, get Wood, the Rockets refused, the two sides collapsed. Pelinka said in an interview that he tried to promote the team in a variety of ways, but did not find a deal that had a positive impact on the team, and hoped to gain something in the buyout market next. As for Nunn, Pelinka said he had a chance to make a comeback in late March.