NBA trade deadline news roundup
2015 NBA trade deadline news
There were a flurry of trades before the NBA's deadline today at 3 p.m. ET. Which teams bolstered their rosters for a playoff push? Which teams dealt their best players to better position themselves for the draft lottery? Keep up with the latest news and reports, as well as reactions from players around the league.
Completed trades on deadline day
• Report: Nuggets trade Arron Afflalo to Blazers | GRADES
• Report: Nuggets trade JaVale McGee, first-round pick to Sixers | GRADES
• Report: Kings deal Ramon Sessions to Wizards for Andre Miller | GRADES
• Report: Nets trade Kevin Garnett to Wolves for Thaddeus Young | GRADES
• Report: Heat acquire Goran Dragic from Suns
• Report: OKC trades Reggie Jackson to Pistons in 3-team deal
• Report: Pistons acquire Tayshaun Prince in trade with Celtics
• Report: Suns trade Isaiah Thomas to Celtics
• Report: Suns acquire Brandon Knight in 3-team trade
• Report: Knicks trade Pablo Prigioni to Rockets
Latest buzz
3:40 p.m. ET: Report: Sixers trade rookie K.J. McDaniels to Rockets
3:35 p.m. ET: Report: Pistons acquire Tayshaun Prince from Celtics
3:30 p.m. ET: Report: Rockets trade Alexey Shved to Knicks
3:20 p.m. ET: Report: Knicks trade Pablo Prigioni to Rockets
3:15 p.m. ET: Report: Suns trade Isaiah Thomas to Celtics
3:10 p.m. ET: Report: Bucks trade Brandon Knight to Suns
3:05 p.m. ET: Report: Utah to send Enes Kanter to OKC
3:00 p.m. ET: Report: Suns to send Dragic brothers to Heat
Phoenix is finalizing a trade that would send point guard Goran Dragic to the Miami Heat, according to Wojnarowski.
3:00 p.m. ET: Report: Thunder trade Reggie Jackson to Pistons
Oklahoma City has traded point guard Reggie Jackson to the Detroit Pistons, according to Wojnarowski. The Thunder and Brooklyn reportedly were nearing a deal involving Jackson and Nets center Brook Lopez.
2:45 p.m. ET: Report: Suns, Heat discussing Dragic deal
Phoenix and Miami are discussing a deal involving Goran Dragic, according to Wojnarowski. A recent USA Todayreport said the point guard told the Suns that he won't re-sign with the team. Dragic reportedly has requested that he be traded and said that he doesn't trust Phoenix's front office.
2:35 p.m. ET: Report: KG agrees to return to Wolves
It was believed that Nets center Kevin Garnett, who owns a no-trade clause, was going to stick with Brooklyn for the remainder of the season, but he reportedly will be sent to Minnesota for forward Thaddeus Young. Garnett spent the first 12 years of his career with the Timberwolves.
2:10 p.m. ET: Report: Wolves still talking possible Budinger deal
Minnesota is still discussing a trade that would sent small forward Chase Budinger to the Sixers, according to Wojnarowski. In the deal, the Sixers would buy out Budinger's contract and receive draft picks, Wojnarowski reports.
2:05 p.m. ET: Report: Thunder probing other potential deal
Brooklyn and Oklahoma City reportedly are nearing a deal involving Nets center Brook Lopez and Thunder guard Reggie Jackson. Wojnarowski previously reported that the Nets wanted to ensure Jackson would sign an extension. According to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Jackson, who will enter restricted free agency after this season, "likes the Nets fit and is open to signing long term." The Thunder are now "probing" another possible trade before committed to a deal with Brooklyn, according to Wojnarowski.
1:35 p.m. ET: Report: Growing belief Garnett will return to Wolves
It was thought that Nets center Kevin Garnett, who owns a no-trade clause, was going to stick with Brooklyn for the remainder of the season, but there's now a growing belief that Garnett will waive the clause and return to Minnesota, according to Wojnarowski.
1:30 p.m. ET: Report: Reggie Jackson open to signing with Nets
Brooklyn and Oklahoma City reportedly are nearing a deal involving Nets center Brook Lopez and Thunder guard Reggie Jackson. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports previously reported that the Nets wanted to ensure Jackson would sign an extension. According to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Jackson, who will enter restricted free agency after this season, "likes the Nets fit and is open to signing long term."
1:00 p.m. ET: Report: Nets could deal Jack, Garnett
The Brooklyn Nets could send guard Jarrett Jack to the Wizards and forward Kevin Garnett to the Timberwolves, according to Wojnarowski. A separate report from ESPN's Marc Stein said there was "cautious optimism" from Minneapolis about Garnett going back to Minnesota.
12:45 p.m. ET: Report: Nets and Thunder close to completing trade
Brooklyn and Oklahoma City reportedly are nearing a deal involving center Brook Lopez and guard Reggie Jackson. Wojnarowski previously reported that the Nets wanted to ensure Jackson would sign an extension. If that move is completed, the Thunder could make a move for Heat guard Norris Cole, according to Wojnarowski.
12:25 p.m. ET: Report: OKC could make move for Heat's Norris Cole
The Thunder and Nets are discussing a trade involving center Brook Lopez but the Nets want to ensure Jackson would sign an extension, according to Wojnarowski.
12:10 p.m ET: Report: "Cautious optimism" about KG returning to Wolves
It was believed that Nets center Kevin Garnett, who owns a no-trade clause, was going to stick with Brooklyn for the remainder of the season, but Stein reported that the Wolves are hoping to lure their former star back to Minnesota.
11:45 a.m. ET: Report: Nuggets trade Arron Afflalo to Blazers
The Blazers are sending three players and multiple draft picks to the Nuggets in a trade for guard/forward Arron Afflalo, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. In the trade, Portland will send guard Will Barton, forwards Thomas Robinson and Victor Claver, a lottery-protected 2016 first round pick and second-round pick to Denver for Afflalo and forward Alonzo Gee, Wojnarowski reported.
11:30 a.m. ET:Several teams reportedly interested in Arron Afflalo
The Nuggets were sifting trade offers for Arron Afflalo on Wednesday night, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. Separate reports linked the Portland Trail Blazers to the guard/forward. According to ESPN's Marc Stein, Denver is seeking a future first-round pick and second-round pick for Afflalo, and two first-rounders for guard/forward Wilson Chandler.
11:08 a.m. ET: Nets discussing trade for Wolves' Thaddeus Young
10:57 a.m. ET: Report: Nets, Thunder talking Brook Lopez for Reggie Jackson trade
After discussing a trade centered on Brook Lopez last month, the Nets and Thunder are having new discussions ahead of today's deadline, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reports. The Nets would receive guard Reggie Jackson, but want to be sure that he would sign an extension, according to Wojnarowski.
10:21 a.m. ET: Report: Nuggets not expected to trade point guard Ty Lawson
Following a report late Wednesday that the Nuggets were trying to deal their leading scorer, Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post reports Ty Lawson is unlikely to be traded before the deadline.
10:15 a.m. ET: Several teams hope Nuggets lower price for Arron Afflalo
9:58 a.m. ET:Trail Blazers reportedly among teams interested in Arron Afflalo
9:43 a.m. ET: Knicks willing to deal Hardaway Jr. for Lawson
9:41 a.m. ET: Why do the Wolves want Kevin Garnett?
9:40 a.m. ET: Nuggets want multiple picks for Afflalo, Chandler
9:37 a.m. ET: Kings balking at pursuing Suns' Dragic
8:23 a.m. ET: Goran Dragic doesn't want to be locked down
8:00 a.m. ET:Joe Johnson aware of trade rumors
Joe Johnson packed for Brooklyn's entire 11-day, six-game road trip, but the Nets forward is unsure if he'll make it to the first game. "The rumors are true," Johnson said after Wednesday's late-night practice in L.A. "My name is out there (in trade discussions). Anything is possible. I'm definitely going to have my phone on."
7:30 a.m. ET:Report: Lakers 'unlikely' to make trade
As of Wednesday night, no deals were imminent that involved Lin, Wayne Ellington or Nick Young, according to league sources.
6:41 a.m. ET: Report: Nuggets looking to trade Ty Lawson
The Denver Nuggets are looking to trade point guard Ty Lawson before the deadline, reports ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard. Lawson leads the team with 16.9 points and 10.1 assists a game. According to the report, head coach Brian Shaw would like to replace Lawson with Indiana Pacers guard George Hill. The NBA's trading deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
1:24 a.m. ET: Report: Timberwolves 'making push' to acquire KG
Garnett spent the first 12 seasons of his career with the Timberwolves, making the All-Star team in 10 of those years, before growing impatient with the team's inability to contend and seeking a way out of town. It was thought that Garnett, who owns a no-trade clause, was going to stick with the Nets for the remainder of the season, but ESPN.com's Marc Stein reports the T-Wolves are hoping to lure their former star back to help mentor their young team.
Late Wednesday: Hawks keeping an eye on Gary Neal
Timberwolves guard Gary Neal prefers to be traded or bought out, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix. The Atlanta Hawks are "watching closely" talks between Neal's camp and Minnesota, Mannix reported.
Late Wednessay: Kevin Martin likely to remain with the Wolves
Teams are inquiring about potential trades involving Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin, but there's a growing feeling from those close to Martin that he will remain with his current team through the deadline, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix.
