The NBA trade deadline passed and a number of teams decided to make moves to shake up their rosters. Many of the big names rumored for trades like Dejounte Murray, Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Kuzma, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan ended up staying put. Many role players however were acquired, which could end up paying rich dividends in the playoffs.
Let’s take a look at some of the later deals made near the trade deadline.
Buddy Hield to the 76ers
Arguably the most impactful trade of deadline day was the Sixers acquiring of Pacers’ Buddy Hield in a 3-team trade. The Philadelphia 76ers are in desperate need of an improvement to their roster as reigning MVP Joel Embiid recovers from his injury.
Buddy Hield is known for being a top shooter in the league that could be very handy in the half court. To get Hield, the 76ers sent Furkan Korkmaz and two second-round picks to Indiana and redirected Marcus Morris Sr. and another second to San Antonio.
Sixers get:
Buddy Hield (via Pacers)
Pacers get:
Furkan Korkmaz (via 76ers)
Doug McDermott (via Spurs)
2024 second-round pick (via Raptors)
2029 second-round pick (via Blazers)
Cash considerations (via 76ers)
Spurs get:
Marcus Morris
2029 second-round pick (via LA Clippers)
Cash considerations
Golden State Warriors Deal Cory Joseph to Pacers
The Golden State Warriors made a trade deadline-day move to send veteran guard Cory Joseph to the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers ended up waiving Joseph after the deal and signed forward James Johnson. The deal went as follows:
Pacers receive:
Cory Joseph
2025 second-round pick (via Charlotte)
Cash considerations
Warriors receive:
2024 second-round pick
Patrick Beverley To Milwaukee Bucks
Veteran Patrick Beverley was traded from the 76ers to the Bucks for The Bucks Cameron Payne. The two back up guards play similar roles, both tenacious on defense and spot up shooters.
It’s an interesting trade considering both teams are contenders and could very well meet each other in the playoffs. While Beverley has more experience, Payne has proven that he can make timely shots and plays well under pressure.
It’s hard to say which team won here, only time will tell.
Bucks receive:
Patrick Beverley
76ers receive:
Cameron Payne
2027 second-round pick
Mavs Trade For Forward PJ Washington
The Dallas Mavericks reached a deal to pick up Hornets forward P.J. Washington from the Hornets. In return the Hornets receive Grant Williams, Seth Curry and a first-round pick. It should be noted that the Mavs also closed on a trade for Wizards center Daniel Gafford. It seems like the team is looking to add size to go with their dynamic ball handlers in Doncic and Irving.
Mavs receive:
P.J. Washington
2024-second-round pick
2028 second-round pick
Hornets receive:
Grant Williams
Seth Curry
2027 first-round pick
Spencer Dinwiddie Traded to Raptors
The Raptors agreed to part ways with guard Dennis Schroder and forward Thaddeus Young in order to acquire Spencer Dinwiddie. After acquiring Dinwiddie, the Raptors soon after waived him. The move was most likely to free up cap space for the future.
The Nets are currently 4.5 games out of a place in the play-in tournament. With the addition of Schroder and Young they may be looking to eke into the post season.
Nets receive:
Dennis Schroder
Thaddeus Young
Raptors receive:
Spencer Dinwiddie
Knicks Add Reinforcements in Burks and Bogdanovic
It looks like the New York Knicks are attempting to gear up for a deep run in the postseason with the pick up of Alec Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic. The deal was quite costly, as the Knicks had to send four players and two future second-round picks to the Pistons in the deal.
The big plus side for the Knicks is that they get two known quantities in Burks and Bogdanovic. Both are good shooters and can add depth to the team’s bench.
Knicks get:
Alec Burks
Bojan Bogdanovic
Pistons get:
Evan Fournier
Malachi Flynn
Quentin Grimes
Ryan Arcidiacono
Two future second-round picks
Cash considerations
Gordon Hayward to Thunder
OKC improved their roster with the addition of former all-star Gordon Hayward. While Hayward hasn’t been at his best since leg injuries, he should still have the ability to help at the offensive end.
Thunder receive:
Gordon Hayward
Hornets receive:
Vasilije Micic
Tre Mann
Davis Bertans
2024 second-round draft pick (via Houston)
2025 second-round draft pick (via Philadelphia)
Cash considerations
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