We’ve hit the home stretch, folks.
The NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, leaving precious hours for teams to make one last move. Wednesday didn’t feature much action, but there a few names out there — notably DeAndre Jordan, Tyreke Evans and Avery Bradley — who could have new homes before the day is done.
Keep it here for all the latest news, rumors and deals across the league as 3 p.m. nears.
5:40 p.m.: The 2018 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, but the buyout market is just starting to heat up. Check out all the action on NESN.com.
3:00 p.m.: The Boston Celtics reportedly are standing pat.
Sources: Boston has made no deals, standing pat at the deadline and keeping guard Marcus Smart. Celtics value Smart tremendously — showed it in talks with other teams.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2018
2:57 p.m.: The Orlando Magic reportedly have traded guard Elfrid Payton. Did they get enough, though?
Sources: Suns traded second-round pick via Memphis to Orlando for guard Elfrid Payton.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2018
2:54 p.m.: Washing Wizards guard Sheldon Mac reportedly is on the move.
Washington is trading guard Sheldon Mac to Atlanta, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2018
2:33 p.m.: The Celtics’ activity could come later this season in the buyout market, per A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston.
Received text from league executive to expect an “intense” bidding war for Joe Johnson who is expected to be bought out by the Sacramento Kings, with the #Celtics one of the teams in the mix.
— A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) February 8, 2018
2:28 p.m.: It appears no team is taking the Memphis Grizzlies up on their Tyreke Evans offer.
Memphis is still without traction on a Tyreke Evans trade and may keep him, league sources tell ESPN. Grizzlies would try to re-sign him using their mid-level exception this summer.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
2:22 p.m.: Don’t expect any fireworks from the Celtics, says The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach.
One league source says in a text message that Celtics' trade talks appear to be "dead" right now. Could always change quickly, of course.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 8, 2018
2:21 p.m.: The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly are trading forward Noah Vonleh to the Chicago Bulls.
Portland has traded Noah Vonleh and cash to Chicago for the rights to Milocan Rakovic, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
2:13 p.m.: If you’re into details, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has some minutiae on the Cavs’ three-team deal with the Jazz and Kings.
Trade clean up: Cavs sent Kings $2.1M in cash, Jazz sent Kings $1.1M cash & Cavs agreed to second-round swap rights with Utah in 2024. Cavs also got rights to Arturas Gudaitis from Sac & traded rights to Dimitrios Agravanis.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 8, 2018
2:10 p.m.: Meanwhile, the Celtics don’t appear to be budging.
Celtics continue to be engaged on several fronts, but Boston remains reluctant to include a first round pick in any deal, sources told @YahooSports.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) February 8, 2018
2:08 p.m.: The final hour could be very eventful. Here’s a three-team trade between the Nuggets, Knicks and Mavericks, per Wojnarowski:
Denver is trading Emmanuel Mudiay to New York, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
Denver, New York and Dallas agreed on a three-way deal, league sources tell ESPN. Mudiay to Knicks; Devin Harris to Denver and Doug McDermott to Dallas.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
2:01 p.m.: Kendrick Perkins hasn’t played an NBA game since the 2015-16 season, but he could have himself a new job.
Strong expectation in Cleveland that one of the Cavaliers’ soon-to-open roster spots — barring any more trades — will be filled by Kendrick Perkins
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 8, 2018
1:55 p.m.: Oakland Raiders quarterback and California native Derek Carr weighs in…
@KingJames I know you’re hot right now bro, but come on home to the #LakeShow and make the cavs regret losing you… again…
💍💍💍💍💍💍🤷🏻♂️😁— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) February 8, 2018
1:51 p.m.: Derrick Rose might not be long for the Utah Jazz.
The Timberwolves will try to sign Derrick Rose if he clears waivers after his looming release by Utah, according to league sources
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 8, 2018
1:35 p.m.: Here’s a recap of the Cavs’ trade madness:
Cavs reportedly
Getting:
Rodney Hood
George Hill
Jordan Clarkson
Larry Nance Jr.Sending:
IT
Rose
Wade
Shumpert
Frye
Crowderhttps://t.co/HkC22FV6P8 pic.twitter.com/80zbOBpWvH— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 8, 2018
1:30 p.m.: It’s not exactly Isaiah Thomas to the Lakers, but hey.
Toronto is finalizing deal to send Bruno Caboclo to Sacramento for Malachi Richardson, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2018
1:11 p.m.: Cleveland is going for the nuclear option, it seems.
Cleveland is trading Dwyane Wade to Miami, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
Miami will send a heavily protected second-round pick to Cleveland for Wade, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
1 p.m.: The Cavs reportedly just made another major move, acquiring Rodney Hood while parting with Jae Crowder and Derrick Rose.
Utah will also send Joe Johnson to Sacramento, and Cleveland will send Jae Crowder and Derek Rose to Utah, league sources tell ESPN. Sacramento sends George Hill to the Cavs.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
12:51 p.m.: The Knicks could pursue young Boston Celtics forward Guerschon Yabusele, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.
Knicks also got a $1.5M trade exception in the Hernangomez deal which they can use for a player today. Sources indicate they inquired about Celtics young French power forward Guerschon Yabusele, 22.
— Marc Berman (@NYPost_Berman) February 8, 2018
12:48 p.m.: It’s looking increasingly likely that LeBron James finds a new home next season.
The Cavs did not get a commitment from LeBron James that he will stay past this season before executing today's trade, sources said. Team still took on $28 million and traded a future first. https://t.co/Eal9t1E0bG
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 8, 2018
12:37 p.m.: Two important updates on the Cavs-Lakers trade front:
Cavs are taking on long-term money and helping the Lakers clear cap space, opening up LA's 2018 free agency dreams. The Cavs are wagering they're keeping LeBron with this move.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 8, 2018
The Lakers intend to keep both Frye and IT, per source. https://t.co/oHzU3sdfZw
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 8, 2018
12:36 p.m.: The Cavs reportedly won’t be able to move their Brooklyn Nets 2018 first-round pick until after the season.
The Cavs will now be barred from trading the Brooklyn Nets pick they own until after the draft. So that issue can be retired.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 8, 2018
12:34 p.m.: The floodgates are starting to open now.
Memphis has traded James Ennis to Detroit for Brice Johnson and a second-round pick, league sources tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
12:09 p.m.: Wow. Isaiah Thomas is on the move once again, per the Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor.
I'm hearing it's Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, and the Cavs first to Lakers for Clarkson and Nance.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) February 8, 2018
12:05 p.m.: The Lakers and Cavs indeed have a deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Lakers sending Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance to the Cavaliers, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
11:57 a.m.: OK, you have our attention…
Cleveland and Lakers in serious talks on a trade, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
11:56 a.m.: The Brooklyn Nets could try to move veteran forward DeMarre Carroll, per USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick.
One trade deadline possibility, I'm told, would send Brooklyn's DeMarre Carroll to Indiana for Al Jefferson. As @JeffZillgitt noted, Carroll causing chatter today. He's owed $15.4 million next season (Jefferson has $10 million team option).
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 8, 2018
11:54 a.m.: Meanwhile, the Cavs reportedly aren’t making much process in trying to trade for Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker.
Cleveland is staying persistent in trying to construct a Kemba Walker deal, but there remains no traction there, league sources tell ESPN. MIchael Jordan isn't easily parting with Walker.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
11:52 a.m.: The Toronto Raptors, just one game back of the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference, could pursue DeAndre Jordan, according to a report.
They would likely need a third team to help facilitate, but the Raptors have tried to work their way into the DeAndre Jordan trade mix, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 8, 2018
11:32 a.m.: The Detroit Pistons are especially active today.
Pistons and Pelicans seriously discussing a Brice Johnson-Dante Cunningham deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
11:21 a.m.: The Jameer Nelson trade isn’t exactly a blockbuster, but there reportedly are picks involved, too.
Sources: As part of Jameer Nelson deal, Bulls and Pistons are swapping their second-round picks in 2022.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2018
11:08 a.m.: We have a deal!
Sources: Detroit is sending center Willie Reed to the Bulls for Jameer Nelson, who shores up Pistons' PG rotation.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2018
10:44 a.m.: Well, that’s no fun…
Several teams tell ESPN that they're already easing out of the trade market today to focus on filling needs with what is expected to be a strong post-deadline pool of free agents in the buyout market.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
10:04 a.m.: Could the Utah Jazz move guard Rodney Hood before the deadline? He has plenty of suitors, per Marc Stein.
Watching Utah today will be fascinating, with some 20 teams said to have inquired about Rodney Hood. Does Dennis Lindsey resist the interest and keep Hood … but also allow him to become a restricted free agent July 1?
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 8, 2018
Hood apparently wouldn’t mind a change of scenery, either.
“My gut feeling is that I won’t be here by the deadline,” Hood recently told Yahoo! Sports’ Shams Charania. “I’ve enjoyed my time here, but I’ve felt isolated the past month and I would not be surprised if I was moved.
9:22 a.m.: We suppose a good offer is better than a bad one…
On DeAndre Jordan, Clippers have told inquiring teams: Make the offer a good one. Message has been there won’t be a Jordan auction before 3 pm. LA willing to hold onto him, evaluate options this summer.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) February 8, 2018
9:20 a.m.: Keep a close eye on… the Nuggets?
One team that could play immense part in dictating final hours of trade deadline: Denver. They're active on several fronts, including trying to acquire Tyreke Evans, move Emmanuel Mudiay and Wilson Chandler, and use pick to incentivize a team to take on Kenneth Faried’s contract.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
9:19 a.m.: Here’s one framework for an Avery Bradley deal involving the San Antonio Spurs, according to The New York Times’ Marc Stein:
Danny Green and a first-round pick for Avery Bradley is one potential trade construction that the Spurs and Clippers have discussed, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 8, 2018
8:54 a.m.: New York Knicks big man Joakim Noah reportedly is drawing interest from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Assuming the Knicks don’t find a trade for Joakim Noah, opposing executives expect OKC and Minnesota to be among the teams interested in Noah if he’s waived or bought out by the Knicks, per sources. As of earlier this week, Noah remained opposed to a buyout, sources say.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) February 8, 2018
8:52 a.m.: The Cleveland Cavaliers still are in the hunt for Los Angeles Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan, per Jordan Schultz of Yahoo! Sports.
#Clippers and #Cavs spent last night engaged in serious trade talks revolving DeAndre Jordan, per league source. Should a deal get done however, Clips are insisting it include the #Nets pick (which Dan Gilbert doesn't want to surrender). I'm told only the Cavs pick is on table.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 8, 2018
Per a league source, one caveat to a potential DeAndre Jordan trade is that the #Clippers would require a big in return from the #Cavs or move another piece to get a big. It is worth noting that Montrezl Harrell (plus 22 PER) has played quite well for LA. https://t.co/nxDt7HyjTM
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 8, 2018
Could a third team get involved here, too?
The Clippers and Cavaliers continue to discuss the possibility of a trade centered on DeAndre Jordan, including conversations with potential third teams to help create a pathway to a deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
8:06 a.m.: We have an update on the Tyreke Evans front, and it’s not great for the Boston Celtics.
Sources: Memphis still holding out for a first-round pick to move Tyreke Evans — and Boston, Denver and Philadelphia have resisted offers beyond either a young player or a second-rounder. First-rounders have never been gripped so tightly in the league
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
We hope Adrian Wojnarowski is wrong about this one:
As NBA GM’s prepared for the final hours to the trade deadline, there was little enthusiasm for an impactful final day of player movement. Deals, yes. Difference-makers? Not so much.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
8 a.m. ET: Here the most notable overnight developments, courtesy of ESPN’s insider extraordinaire, Adrian Wojnarowski.
First, an update on Los Angeles Lakers big man Julius Randle:
So far, the Lakers have turned down several teams offering second-round picks for Julius Randle, league sources tell ESPN. No one will offer a first with him headed into restricted free agency.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
It appears Marc Gasol is staying put with the Memphis Grizzlies:
Teams reaching out to Memphis on Marc Gasol have been consistently shut down, league sources tell ESPN. Grizzlies refuse to discuss trades on the franchise center.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
The Indiana Pacers might be trying to clear some cap space:
Indiana has been aggressive in offering its salary space to extract a first-round pick for absorbing a bad contract, league sources tell ESPN. Pacers would send Al Jefferson back in those deals.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
