In the past night, the NBA trade deadline was very lively, except for the seismic trade of Harden Benxi swap, many teams have completed reinforcements, but the Lakers have achieved nothing.
The Kings Pistons And Clippers struck a four-way deal, with the Kings getting Josh Jackson, Lyles and Di Ventenzo; the Pistons getting Bagley; the Bucks taking Ibaka and two future second-round picks; and the Clippers getting Hood and Ojele with a $9.7 million exception clause.
Subsequently, the Raptors and Spurs each took what they needed, the Raptors sent Dragic and the 2022 first-round pick, from the Spurs to Yubanks, Thaddeus Young, 2022 second-round picks (from the Pistons), the Spurs are expected to negotiate a buyout with Dragic.
Meanwhile, the Celtics sent Pol Ball and Dozil to the Magic in exchange for a second-round pick, for which the Magic cut Itowan Moore and McAvoy. The Celtics then sent out Josh Richardson, Langford and a 2022 protected first-round pick (protected with the top 4 picks) to get Derek White from the Spurs.
In the remaining deals, the Pacers sent Craig to the Suns in exchange for Jaylen Smith and a second-round pick. The Wizards sent Harrell to the Hornets in exchange for Carey, Ismail and a second-round pick, and incidentally Aaron Holliday to the Suns. Then, the Wizards packed Dinwiddie and Bertans to the Lone Ranger in exchange for Porghizins and a second-round pick. The Rockets sent Theis back to his old club, the Celtics, in exchange for chips such as Schroeder and Fernando.
As for the Lakers not putting the 27-year first-round pick into the deal, Westbrook exchanged Wall ultimately failed. McMennan said the Lakers will focus on buyouts in the future, and the current lineup is a full 15-man lineup, unable to promote any signing.