12 trades were completed this week, to go along with a pair of Grizzlies moves that were finalized in January. While 14 deals is above average for an NBA trading season, deadline day still felt a little disappointing, given the lack of impact moves.
Josh Smith, Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson, Eric Gordon, Monta Ellis, Andrea Bargnani, Kevin Garnett, and Dwight Howard were among the big-name players involved in trade rumors that didn't end up being moved. So today's poll question is this: What was the most surprising non-deal of the deadline? Whether it's a specific player not being moved or a team standing pat, make your pick below or feel free to weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section.
Which non-deal surprised you most?
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Hawks not trading Josh Smith 55% (876)
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Jazz keeping both Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson 19% (295)
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Lakers not making a trade 7% (112)
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Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Rajon Rondo all staying in Boston 6% (94)
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Raptors not moving Andrea Bargnani 5% (74)
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Bulls not making a trade 4% (66)
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Nets not trading Kris Humphries and MarShon Brooks 4% (62)
Total votes: 1,579