Wow, what a week! With so much going down, you might have missed something. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our Week In Review..
- The Heat, Pelicans, and Suns pulled off a three-way deal that sent Goran Dragic to Miami. In that swap, Miami got both Goran and Zoran Dragic, the Pelicans got Norris Cole, Shawne Williams, Justin Hamilton, and cash, and the Suns got John Salmons, Danny Granger, Miami’s 2017 first-round pick (top seven protected) and Miami’s unprotected 2021 first-round pick. Salmons was waived as part of the deal.
- The Pistons, Thunder, and Jazz got together for a three-way deal that saw Reggie Jackson go to the Pistons and Enes Kanter head to OKC. Days earlier, Jackson’s agent requested a trade.
- The Suns got Brandon Knight in a three-way deal with the Bucks and Sixers. The Bucks’ haul included Michael Carter-Williams while the 76ers got the Lakers’ 2015 first-round choice (top-five protected).
- The Nuggets expected that Afflalo would command $9-10MM a year in a new contract this summer.
- Chris Bosh‘s season is over after doctors discovered blood clots in both of his lungs.
- Knicks star Carmelo Anthony was ruled out for the rest of the season.
- Dragic reportedly views the Lakers as a “perfect fit” and would love the opportunity to join the team in free agency this summer, though another report indicated that the Heat were the No. 1 team on his list of preferred destinations given to the Suns by his agent. The Pacers and Rockets were among the teams also interested in the guard before he was sent to Miami.
- The Nets sent Kevin Garnett to the Wolves for Thaddeus Young. The Wolves reportedly want to re-sign Garnett for another two years when his contract expires this summer, and he’s expected to take them up on that.
- The Blazers shipped Arron Afflalo and Alonzo Gee to the Nuggets. The Nuggets, meanwhile, intend to waive forward Victor Claver.
- The 76ers acquired JaVale McGee and OKC’s 2015 first-round choice from the Nuggets. The Sixers have no intention of buying out the big man.
- The Jazz and Kendrick Perkins agreed to a buyout and he’ll sign with the Cavs if/when he clears waivers. The big man liked Dallas, but the interest wasn’t reciprocated by the Mavs.
- The Pistons brought Tayshaun Prince back to Detroit. Prince was previously set to discuss a buyout with Boston.
- The Bucks and Larry Sanders completed a buyout deal. He apparently has no plans to pursue another deal in the NBA this season. The Mavs and Clippers have some degree of interest in Sanders.
- GM Mitch Kupchak says the Lakers don’t intend to focus on building around the aging Kobe Bryant and won’t mortgage their future to give Bryant one final shot at a championship.
- The Magic were willing to trade third-year forward Maurice Harkless and wanted a first-round pick or a “talented young player” in return for him.
- The Celtics acquired point guard Isaiah Thomas from the Suns in exchange for Marcus Thornton and the Cavaliers’ 2016 first round draft pick, which is top-10 protected.
- The Sixers traded K.J. McDaniels to the Rockets for Isaiah Canaan and a second-round pick.
- There is a growing feeling among GMs and league executives who are interested in signing Ray Allen that the veteran guard won’t play this season.
- The Wizards sent Ramon Sessions to the Kings for Andre Miller.
- The Rockets got Pablo Prigioni from the Knicks for Alexey Shved and a pair of second-round choices.
- Amar’e Stoudemire joined the Mavs after he reached a buyout with the Knicks.
- The Pistons are likely to sign John Lucas III for the rest of the season.
- The Nets and Thunder appeared to be on the verge of a deal sending Brook Lopez to OKC for Reggie Jackson, but it didn’t wind up happening. The Bucks also had interest in Jackson.
- The Clippers looked into trading for Gerald Green and Perry Jones III but never came close to a deal. The team reportedly dangled Jamal Crawford in trade talks also and he seemed glum about it.
- The Pelicans and Thunder completed a small deal which saw Ish Smith go to New Orleans. Smith was waived soon after.
- Cole drew interest from multiple teams.
- The Bucks had strong interest in Taj Gibson and some interest in Cole.
- Andrei Kirilenko will sign with CSKA Moscow once he clears waivers.
- Jared Sullinger will miss the remainder of the season because of a metatarsal stress fracture in his left foot.
- Draymond Green has interest in the Pistons but the Warriors made it clear again that they intend on matching any offer for him.
- The Sixers were eyeing Wolves forward Chase Budinger so that they could add draft picks and work out a buyout deal.
- The Mavs waived Ricky Ledo.
- There’s reportedly tension between the Nuggets and Ty Lawson. The Celtics and Nuggets had exploratory conversations about a deal involving Lawson.
- David Blatt’s job security is on firmer ground because LeBron James has gained respect for him.
- It sounds like Jeremy Lin probably won’t be back with the Lakers next season.
- The Celtics may or may not have pursued DeMarcus Cousins.
- Soon after being acquired by the Nuggets, Thomas Robinson was bought out. He has since had conversations with the Spurs, Nets, Suns, Heat and Hornets.
- Gary Neal wants a buyout but he might not get it.
- The Wolves brought up Anthony Bennett‘s name in trade discussions and they were in pursuit of Kevin Seraphin.
- The Pistons contacted the Nets about Joe Johnson.
- The Bucks dangled Ersan Ilyasova, O.J. Mayo, and John Henson.
- The Bucks waived Kenyon Martin.
- Minnesota’s Shabazz Muhammad will undergo season-ending finger surgery.
- The Hawks were open to dealing shooting guard John Jenkins.
- The Knicks and Lakers were eyeing Miles Plumlee before he went to the Bucks in a three-way deal.
- The Magic seem inclined to let interim head coach James Borrego finish the season in that position. The general belief is that Borrego will have a chance to have the interim tag removed and stay beyond the end of the season if he performs well down the stretch.
- The Wolves signed Lorenzo Brown to a two-year deal with a club option for 2015/16.
- The Sixers signed Tim Frazier to another 10-day deal.
- The Suns decided to sign Earl Barron to a 10-day pact.
- A number of teams were eyeing Kevin Martin if he were to buy his way out of his deal with the Wolves.
- Free agent Jermaine O’Neal has tabled the idea of signing with an NBA team this season.
- The Pelicans released Toney Douglas from his 10-day deal.
- The Spurs signed Reggie Williams for the rest of the season.
- The Kings signed David Stockton to a 10-day deal.
- The Pelicans waived Shawne Williams.
- The Pistons signed Quincy Miller to a 10-day contract.
- The Nuggets signed Joffrey Lauvergne after all.
- The Warriors signed James McAdoo for the season.
- The Grizzlies signed JaMychal Green to another 10-day deal.
- Austin Daye joined the Magic’s D-League affiliate.
- The Knicks are thinking about signing second-round pick Thanasis Antetokounmpo.
- The Heat signed swingman Henry Walker to a 10-day contract.
- Mavs owner Mark Cuban said the team intends to sign Bernard James to a second 10-day deal, and then for the remainder of the season once that pact expires.
- Former NBA player Ivan Johnson signed with Talk N Text in the Philippines.