With the NBA trade deadline looming, teams are making moves to bolster their rosters for the remainder of the season. Here’s a rundown of the latest trades and transactions:
Rockets Acquire Steven Adams from Grizzlies
In a swap involving injured players, the Memphis Grizzlies traded centre Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Victor Oladipo and three second-round draft picks. Despite being sidelined with a knee injury, Adams is expected to make a full recovery for the 2024-25 season. This move adds depth to the Rockets’ frontcourt.
Quick story on the Rockets looking ahead to next season by acquiring Steven Adams for Victor Oladipo https://t.co/VxFshMfv38
— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) February 2, 2024
Hornets Trade Terry Rozier to Heat for Kyle Lowry
The Charlotte Hornets traded guard Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat in exchange for veteran point guard Kyle Lowry and a protected 2027 first-round draft pick. The Heat gain a scoring threat in Rozier while shedding salary with Lowry’s departure. This trade signals the Hornets’ focus on accumulating draft assets for the future.
Following his trade to the Miami Heat, Terry Rozier said to the media, “When you in Charlotte you kind of used to losing, it’s kind of your DNA.” Is he right? What do the Hornets need to do to turn things around? pic.twitter.com/hl7C8Bw2Vo
— CLTure® ( culture ) (@CLTure) January 31, 2024
Pacers Land Pascal Siakam in Deal with Raptors
The Indiana Pacers acquired forward Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for three first-round draft picks, along with players Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and Kira Lewis Jr. This trade benefits both teams, with the Pacers adding a versatile forward and the Raptors securing future draft assets.
NBA trade rumour roundup: Pistons, Pacers, Kings rumoured favourites to land Pascal Siakam pic.twitter.com/OSD8slVJXl
— Lakshmi C K (@lakshmick96) January 6, 2024
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Pistons Acquire Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala from Wizards
The Detroit Pistons bolstered their roster by acquiring veterans Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers, and two second-round draft picks. This move provides veteran leadership to the Pistons’ young squad while the Wizards gain assets for the future.
The Washington Wizards are finalizing a trade to acquire forwards Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Livers and a pair of draft picks from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala, ESPN reported Sunday. https://t.co/Ook3WIoaee https://t.co/Ook3WIoaee
— Reuters Sports (@ReutersSports) January 14, 2024
Raptors Send OG Anunoby to the Knicks
In a significant trade, the Toronto Raptors traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round draft pick. This trade addresses the Raptors’ need for scoring while providing defensive prowess to the Knicks.
In a breaking development, the Raptors are in the final stages of a trade, planning to send OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa to the Knicks. The deal involves acquiring RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and draft considerations, as reported by sources close to Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/cOyJf0HSLj
— OutOfSightSports🚀™️ (@OOSSports) December 30, 2023
Clippers landed James Harden from the Sixers
In a blockbuster trade, the Philadelphia 76ers sent James Harden, P.J. Tucker, and Filip Petrusev to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Nic Batum, Robert Covington, Kenyon Martin Jr., Marcus Morris Sr., and multiple draft picks. The Clippers add Harden to their star-studded lineup, while the Sixers receive depth and future assets.
Good stuff (well, good intel, not news) from Kyle here on the Jrue Holiday-James Harden front. It’s sure feeling like the Clippers might land Holiday, leaving the Sixers and Harden pretty screwed! https://t.co/nikXXMEKKu
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) September 29, 2023
As the NBA trade deadline approaches, teams are making strategic moves to position themselves for success in the remainder of the season and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates as the deadline approaches.
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