NBA Trade Deadline live coverage

By Andy Larsen | Posted - Feb. 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

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SALT LAKE CITY — The NBA's trade deadline is at 1 P.M. MT Thursday. KSL.com's Andy Larsen brings you all of the latest news around the NBA, and analysis and insight on what the Utah Jazz will do. He'll also answer some of your questions from the comments below, and from Twitter.

Thursday, 02:10pm

Wrapping up the deadline coverage

It's now an hour after the deadline, so news is slowing. Now seems like a good time to wrap up the coverage (and for me to get lunch). In the end, the Utah Jazz did not make any deals before the deadline, in a moderate surprise. More information on that will be posted in this article throughout the day. There were seven other deals around the league, though. Here's the rundown:

The Philadelphia 76ers traded Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks for Justin Anderson, Andrew Bogut, and a first round pick that is top-18 protected. If the pick does fall in the top 18, the Sixers will receive two second round picks.

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne, and Anthony Morrow.

The Toronto Raptors acquired P.J. Tucker from the Phoenix Suns for two second round picks and Jared Sullinger.

The Denver Nuggets acquired Roy Hibbert from the Milwaukee Bucks for a protected second round pick.

The Houston Rockets traded K.J. McDaniels into the Brooklyn Nets' cap space.

The Houston Rockets traded Tyler Ennis to the Los Angeles Lakers for Marcelo Huertas, who was waived.

The Atlanta Hawks traded Mike Scott to the Phoenix Suns for a protected second round pick.

It's been fun. I'll keep trying to get to your questions in the comments, and as always, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @andyblarsen or by email at alarsen@ksl.com.

Thursday, 01:53pm

Terrence Jones getting waived

Pelicans big man Terrence Jones will be waived, according to ESPN's Justin Verrier. Tones is undeniably talented and makes some sense for the Jazz, but I hear that the Pelicans are waiving him after an off-court incident. That will undoubtedly cool the market for him in the waiver/free agency market. Jones is a bargain, though, making essentially the minimum salary.

Thursday, 01:43pm

Going back to the Pleiss trade

Remember before the season, when Tibor Pleiss was on the roster? Pleiss was traded to the 76ers along with 2 second round picks, giving the Sixers incentives to take on Pleiss' salary before waiving him. Back then, the deal made sense because it allowed the Jazz to have the opportunity to resign either Derrick Favors or George Hill. But if those extensions don't happen (and if the Jazz don't sign a player for $13 million, which seems unlikely), it was a waste of two draft picks to dump Pleiss on the Sixers instead of just waiving him. Of course, the Jazz didn't know then that Favors' injury situation would look so bad. And of course, it's only two second round picks, not a big deal for a team with a full roster. But it's a small misallocation of assets, certainly.

Thursday, 01:19pm

Jazz players getting raises

Since the Jazz are $4.2 million dollars below the salary floor, that difference will be distributed among the players in a manner determined by the NBA's player union. I guess keeping your current players happy is a bonus? But on the other hand, not using that money is a definite missed opportunity.

Thursday, 01:14pm

Deron Williams buyout possibility

So, without a Jazz trade, will the Jazz improve the roster in other ways? Signing Deron Williams in the buyout market is possible, though unlikely. Of course, Williams actually being bought out would have to happen first.

Source: Deron Williams "possibly" receiving a buyout from the Mavs. Dallas is preparing to hand point guard reins to rookie Yogi Ferrell.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) February 23, 2017 In particular, Williams has not been waived. That had been erroneously reported by a member of the Dallas media earlier today.

Thursday, 01:07pm

Official: Jazz have not made any trades

The Jazz have not made any trades before the deadline. I'll be honest, I'm surprised. I thought with all of the opportunities for the Jazz from an asset and a cap standpoint, and with all of the discussions they've had this week, I thought something was likely to get done. Clearly, I was wrong. There is still the buyout market, which might include Deron Williams. But for now, the Jazz head to Milwaukee with the same players they've had all season long.

Thursday, 12:59pm

P.J. Tucker traded to the Toronto Raptors

The Jazz had been interested in acquiring Suns forward P.J. Tucker, but they won't be landing him. Woj reports that he's headed to Toronto:

The Phoenix Suns are trading PJ Tucker to the Toronto Raptors, league source tells @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017 I'll be curious if the Raptors had to give up a first round pick for Tucker, as that's what they were asking for from Utah. Update:

Sources: Toronto is sending Jared Sullinger and two future second-round picks to Phoenix for PJ Tucker.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017 Interesting, so it wasn't a first round pick, and the Raptors were even able to dump Jared Sullinger, who hasn't really been playing. I wonder if the Raptors just preferred to trade Tucker to the Eastern Conference? On the other hand, why do they care, they're not playoff contenders. Update #2: Oh, it's because the Suns like Sullinger for some reason.

Suns GM Ryan McDonough was part of Celtics front office that drafted Sullinger. Sullinger arrives in Tucker deal.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017

Thursday, 12:56pm

An even tinier trade!

Mike Scott has been traded for cash.

Sources: Atlanta has traded Mike Scott to the Phoenix Suns for cash.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017

Thursday, 12:52pm

Pacers keeping Paul George

Looks like Pacers are keeping Paul George for now.

Indiana has passed on trade offers for Paul George and All-Star forward will remain with the Pacers, league sources tell @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017 Why? Well, they were asking for a lot from Boston, and they weren't getting it. And the Lakers feel like they can just sign him in 2018, so they're not willing to give up assets.

Sources: Pacers asking for 3 of 4 from group of Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, Marcus Smart, and Jaylen Brown + 2017 Nets pick for Paul George.

— Mike Ortiz Jr. (@xOrtiz4x) February 23, 2017

Thursday, 12:50pm

Tiny Lakers/Rockets trade

Another trade just reported by Woj:

Sources: The Lakers will send guard Marcelo Huertas to the Rockets in Ennis deal. The Rockets will waive Huertas.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017 I will miss Marcelo Huertas in the NBA. 10 minutes until the deadline.

Thursday, 12:45pm

Roy Hibbert headed to Denver

Roy Hibbert is headed to Denver, according to Woj

Milwaukee is finalzing a deal to send Roy Hibbert to the Denver Nuggets, league sources tell @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017

Denver will send a heavily protected second-round pick to the Bucks for Hibbert, league sources tell @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017 I don't really get why? Hibbert isn't going to play over either Mason Plumlee or Nikola Jokic. I suppose Hibbert helps them get to the salary floor, but there's not much of a penalty for not getting there.

Thursday, 12:42pm

OKC/Chicago trade

Looks like another Western Conference opponent is upgrading:

Sources: OKC and Chicago are nearing agreement on a trade to send package centered on Cameron Payne for Doug McDermott and Taj Gibson.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2017

OKC sending Joffrey Lauvergne and Anthony Morrow, w/CHI sending '18 second-round pick with McDermott and Gibson, sources tell @TheVertical.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2017 I sort of liked the idea of Taj Gibson in Utah as a tough defensive veteran to add for the playoff run, but I don't think the Jazz were going to give up a good young player, like Cam Payne. Doug McDermott just doesn't have much value, it turns out. Joffrey Lauvergne replaces the position for the Bulls.

Thursday, 12:33pm

K.J. McDaniels headed to Brooklyn

Houston's K.J. McDaniels has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets, according to Adrian Wojnarowski:

Houston has traded K.J. McDaniels to the Brooklyn Nets, league sources tell @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017 I like McDaniels a little bit, and the Nets can actually give him time to develop. The Rockets get cap space they could possibly use in the buyout market. I like the move for both sides.

Let's work lil bro @KJMcDaniels

— Trevor Booker (@35_Fitz) February 23, 2017

Thursday, 12:31pm

Deron Williams held out of practice

Deron Williams has been held out of Mavericks practice today because of a "pending" situation".

Deron Williams was held out out practice once again, with Rick Carlisle citing a "pending" situation.

— Bobby Karalla (@bobbykaralla) February 23, 2017 Is he going to Utah? Washington? Cleveland? Or nowhere? We'll soon find out!

Thursday, 12:21pm

Dante Exum staying with Pelinka's Landmark Sports Agency

Dante Exum's agent Rob Pelinka was recently named the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, under new president of basketball operations Magic Johnson. That means Pelinka will have to divest his clients, including Exum. But according to Exum today, his contract will remain with Pelinka's agency, Landmark Sports. I don't think that means that Exum's going to end up in L.A., though. Not all of Bob Myers' clients went to Golden State, not all of Justin Zanik's clients went to Utah, etc. Agencies send their clients to the best situations for them to make the most money, and that isn't necessarily L.A.

Thursday, 12:09pm

Jazz open practice

Jazz just opened practice to the media. All of the rumored players are here today, including Derrick Favors, Shelvin Mack, and others. We'll be speaking with Rudy Gobert, Joe Johnson, Dante Exum and Quin Snyder today. Quotes to come.

Thursday, 12:00pm

One hour left

We've got one hour left until the NBA's trade deadline, and the rumor mill is relatively quiet, both in Jazzland and around the league. Sometimes that means executives are busy! More frequently, it means that teams are realizing that the market isn't there for the players as they hoped. Now is when teams have to make the hard choices: are they willing to budge on their demands to get the players they want?

Thursday, 11:49am

Enes Kanter's advice on getting traded

Enes Kanter spoke about what getting traded felt like two seasons ago, and what advice he has for players who get traded today.

Enes Kanter's advice to players who get traded today: "Be nice to the fans"

He knows pic.twitter.com/a2esokuGaV

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) February 23, 2017 Kanter, famously, went the other way when he was traded from the Jazz, and, well, his teammates weren't happy with him afterwards.

Thursday, 11:33am

And apparently, Jimmy Butler's less likely to be moved

About a week ago, it looked like Jimmy Butler was more likely to be traded than Paul George. As the deadline approaches, it seems like the opposite is more true.

Hearing that there's no movement on a potential Jimmy Butler trade 80 minutes to the deadline. Bulls have been saying he won't move today.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) February 23, 2017 I think Butler should probably have more value than George in a vacuum, thanks to the extra length on his deal and George's public flirtation with the Lakers. But man, any team with the long-term assets (and I don't think the Jazz have those assets) should be very interested in either of those players, because they're really, really good.

Thursday, 11:23am

Paul George has a real chance of being traded

Indiana's star Paul George might be traded today, if teams will give the Pacers what they're asking for.

Can echo what @WindhorstESPN just said on @SportsCenter: More than a few rival teams out there think Boston has a shot at Paul George today.

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 23, 2017 The Celtics would need to trade the Nets pick, that currently projects to be the No. 1 pick in this year's draft. But what are the odds that that player turns out to be better than Paul George? On the other hand, what are the odds PG13 is traded to Boston, then leaves after his contract is done in 2018 and goes to L.A.? My bet is that nothing happens here. Ainge has just been too stingy with his assets to this point.

Thursday, 11:12am

Deron Williams won't ask for a buyout

David Aldridge of NBA.com is reporting that, if Deron Williams isn't traded, he won't ask for a buyout.

Still waiting to hear if Jazz move to bring Deron Williams back to the SLC. If no deal is done, Williams won't ask for a buyout from Mavs.

— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) February 23, 2017 Then again, that might be leaked word from Dallas or Deron's camp. After all, if they want a trade to happen today, they want to it to sound like the Jazz (or any other team!) won't have a second chance in the buyout market.

Thursday, 11:06am

Trey Burke shopped?

Trey Burke was traded to the Washington Wizards for a second round pick this summer. Now, the Wizards are already looking to move on form Burke.

Sources: Washington Wizards are exploring the trade market for veteran point guard Trey Burke and are asking for a second-round draft pick.

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 23, 2017 Burke is averaging 5.0 points and 1.8 assists per game backing up John Wall in Washington.

Thursday, 11:02am

ESPN's Tim MacMahon: no Jazz deal likely right now

We still have two hours left to go until the deadline, but according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon:

No deal appears likely for the Jazz at this point, according to a source.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) February 23, 2017

Thursday, 10:55am

Saying goodbye

After the Sixers traded Nerlens Noel, here's video of Joe Embiid saying goodbye:

Joel Embiid saying goodbye to Nerlens Noel: pic.twitter.com/7iK48eStUj

— Tom Moore (@tmoore76ers) February 23, 2017 It'd be sad to have a friend in the locker room who, all of a sudden, you're only going to see again twice a year. On the other hand, that's life. By the way, I love that Embiid is practicing jumpers barefoot. Believe it or not, he's now the longest-tenured Sixer.

Thursday, 10:50am

Andrew Bogut buyout

The former University of Utah man may end up being a free agent.

Sources: Barring unlikely landing spot by 3 PM ET, Andrew Bogut, 76ers beginning to engage on buyout talks. Bogut wants to be free agent.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017 Bogut would get a lot of interest around the league, including from Cleveland, which would be quite the story. According to The Vertical's Bobby Marks, Golden State is ineligible to sign Bogut. He'd also be interesting in a Jazz uniform. While he doesn't fit a positional need, he'd give the Jazz some needed toughness, and he's an absurdly good screener and passer for a big man. I'd expect the Jazz to at least make a call should Bogut be a free agent.

Thursday, 10:47am

Derrick Rose to Minnesota?

This is so weird.

The Knicks and Timberwolves remain engaged in trade talks toward a deal headlined by Derrick Rose and Ricky Rubio, league sources tell ESPN.

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 23, 2017 Remember, Minnesota's coach and GM is Tom Thibodeau, who coached Rose in Chicago. But I don't think Rose is an actual upgrade for the Wolves, who also just aren't going anywhere this season. Unless Minnesota is getting assets back, I don't think this deal makes a ton of sense for them: it just takes away time from Kris Dunn and the ball from Andrew Wiggins. For the Knicks, why not, I guess. The NBA is weird.

Thursday, 10:41am

Answering reader question:

Here's a question from the comments below: I don't think it's very likely the Jazz trade for Deron Williams today. Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the conversations between the Jazz and the Mavericks for Williams are "on again, off again", and it seems like people feel that Williams has much more interest in returning to Utah than the Jazz have in giving up assets for him. That being said, if he were bought out, and the Jazz could pick him up for free, that would make some sense, if everyone on the team is on board with it. As for trading draft picks, I think it's possible the Jazz trade one of their two first rounders today to get a rotation player, but that rotation player would probably need to be on the team in the long term. That means it probably has to be used on someone who isn't expiring this summer, or is someone who the Jazz could feel confident in resigning.

Thursday, 10:18am

Jazz practice today

The Jazz are practicing this morning at 10:30 a.m. before they fly out to Milwaukee this afternoon, where they play their first game after the All-Star break. I'm a little bit surprised that the Jazz are practicing today, given the trade deadline and travel, but it makes sense that the team would get together. I'll bring any interesting quotes we hear from Quin Snyder, and whatever players we end up speaking to at practice.

Thursday, 10:10am

Dallas trades for Nerlens Noel from Philadelphia

And a trade!

Philadelphia is sending Nerlens Noel to Dallas for Justin Anderson and a first-round draft pick, league sources tell @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017

Dallas center Andrew Bogut will go to the 76ers in the Noel trade too, league source tells @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017 I like the deal for Dallas, mostly because I believe Nerlens Noel is a game-changing defensive presence when healthy. Justin Anderson is a decent prospect, but wasn't playing much this year and had mostly fallen out of favor with Rick Carlisle. For the Sixers, it's another first round pick in their rebuilding efforts. Noel and Embiid played just 8 minutes next to each other all season long, and clearly, the Sixers chose Embiid as their center of the future. We'll see what the Sixers choose to do with Andrew Bogut, but I'd bet he's forwarded to another team or waived after this deal. That might be an intriguing piece for a team that could use rim protection.

Thursday, 10:01am

What the Utah Jazz will do

It's hard to figure out right now what the Jazz will do: sources are talking among themselves right now trying to get deals done, not to the media. Still, in the days leading up to the deadline, they've been more available, to help figure out what the Jazz are thinking. Maybe this will be completely embarrassing later, but here are my predictions on the likelihood of individual moves:

Derrick Favors gets traded today: 15%

Alec Burks gets traded today: 10%

Shelvin Mack gets traded today: 50%

The Jazz acquire a rotation player: 50%

The Jazz make a minor move to take advantage of salary cap space: 35%

In the NBA, no trade is likely until the deal is almost or actually done. But I do think it's likely the Jazz will make a deal of some sort today, even if it's minor.

Thursday, 10:00am

Welcome to KSL.com's trade deadline live coverage!

Welcome to KSL.com's trade deadline live coverage! With the NBA's trade deadline just three hours away, I'm going to keep you updated with all of the latest news, rumors, and insider information from the day. First of all, it's already been one of the busiest deadlines in recent memory: there have already been 8 trades in the last few weeks. Will today see the kind of action that we saw two years ago, when double-digit trades happened on deadline day? Or will all the action fizzle out? We'll see.

NBA Trade Deadline live coverage

By Andy Larsen | Posted - Feb. 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Wrapping up the deadline coverage

Terrence Jones getting waived

Going back to the Pleiss trade

Jazz players getting raises

Deron Williams buyout possibility

Official: Jazz have not made any trades

P.J. Tucker traded to the Toronto Raptors

An even tinier trade!

Pacers keeping Paul George

Tiny Lakers/Rockets trade

Roy Hibbert headed to Denver

OKC/Chicago trade

K.J. McDaniels headed to Brooklyn

Deron Williams held out of practice

Dante Exum staying with Pelinka's Landmark Sports Agency

Jazz open practice

One hour left

Enes Kanter's advice on getting traded

And apparently, Jimmy Butler's less likely to be moved

Paul George has a real chance of being traded

Deron Williams won't ask for a buyout

Trey Burke shopped?

ESPN's Tim MacMahon: no Jazz deal likely right now

Saying goodbye

Andrew Bogut buyout

Derrick Rose to Minnesota?

Answering reader question:

Jazz practice today

Dallas trades for Nerlens Noel from Philadelphia

What the Utah Jazz will do

Welcome to KSL.com's trade deadline live coverage!

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