TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- ATL: The Hawks' Lack Of Deadline Moves & What Could Come Next (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3125368/2022/02/11/insight-on-the-hawks-nba-trade-deadline-decisions-or-lack-thereof-and-what-could-come-next/
- BKN: Sean Marks On Moving On From Harden (from Tim Bontemps, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33268427/decisions-move-players-james-harden-never-easy-says-brooklyn-nets-gm-sean-marks
- BOS: Brad Stevens On Acquiring Derrick White & Daniel Theis (from Tim Bontemps, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33267961/boston-celtics-president-brad-stevens-lauds-derrick-white-daniel-theis-busy-deadline-day
From Ethan Fuller, Basketball News: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/evaluating-the-celtics-trade-deadline-additions-and-next-steps
-BOS: Udoka Inspired By White's Back Story (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/02/11/0211-bh-s-celtsnotes/
-BOS: What Derrick White Brings (from Adam Taylor, Celtic Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/2/12/22929239/a-deeper-look-into-derrick-white-brings-to-the-boston-celtics-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-marcus-smart
- CHI: Ask Sam Smith (from Bulls.com): https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/ask-sam-mailbag-nba-trade-deadline-roundup-and-more
- CLE: Trade To Cavs Revives Rondo (from Marla Ridenour, Beacon Journal): https://www.beaconjournal.com/sports/
From Chris Fedor, Cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/02/rajon-rondo-needed-cleveland-cavaliers-as-much-as-they-needed-him-and-now-he-feels-refreshed.html
- DAL: What Changed For The Mavs To Trade KP? (from Grant Afseth, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-trade-kristaps-porzingis-mark-cuban-luka-doncic#gid=ci02999f0e4000270f&pid=ab1e23d5-1a17-45b5-8a1a-13330ce9f464
- DAL: Mavs' Quest For #2 Star Begins Anew (from Brad Townsend, Morning News): https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2022/02/11/porzingis-aftermath-facing-near-future-in-luxury-tax-hell-mavs-quest-for-no-2-star-begins-anew/
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- DET: Cunningham Feeling His Way Back After Hip Injury (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/02/12/detroit-pistons-cade-cunningham-hip-injury/6761100001/
- HOU: The Rockets Are Playing The Long Game (from Lachard Binkley, The Dream Shake): https://www.thedreamshake.com/2022/2/12/22929341/houston-rockets-are-playing-the-long-game-so-be-patient-nba-2022
- HOU: Is Christian Wood The Center Of The Rockets' Future? (from James Piercey, The Dream Shake): https://www.thedreamshake.com/2022/2/11/22928911/houston-rockets-christian-wood-nba-trade-deadline-rumors
- IND: Pritchard Is All In On Haliburton (from James Boyd, Indy Star): https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2022/02/12/pacers-president-kevin-pritchard-all-tyrese-haliburton/6688693001/
- IND: Pritchard, Payton Set Sail In Another Direction (from Wheat Hotchkiss, Pacers.com): https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pritchard-pacers-set-sail-new-direction
- LAL: The Lakers Are A Case Study In Bad Asset Management (from Christian Rivas, Silver Screen And Roll): https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2022/2/12/22928057/lakers-trade-deadline-review-rob-pelinka-bad-asset-management
- MIA: Oladipo's Impending Return (from Matt Hanifan, Hot Hot Hoops): https://www.hothothoops.com/2022/2/11/22928739/nba-trade-deadline-passed-dont-forget-about-victor-oladipos-impending-return-miami-heat
- MIA: Coup's Notebook, Vol. 15 (from Couper Moorhead, HEAT.com): https://www.nba.com/heat/news/coups-notebook-vol-15-jimmy-butler-kyle-lowry-manipulating-mismatches
- MIN: Wolves Place Faith In Current Roster (from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3124413/2022/02/12/timberwolves-place-faith-in-current-roster-to-finish-run-to-playoffs/
- NYK: Randle's Revival? (from Tommy Beer, What's On Tap):
- OKC: Why The Thunder Stood Pat At The Deadline (from Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2022/02/10/why-sam-presti-thunder-largely-stood-pat-nba-trade-deadline/6733887001/
- ORL: The Rebuild's Next Steps (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily): https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2022/02/08/orlando-magic-trade-value-column-2022-preparing-next-steps/
- PHI: Embiid Happy Sixers Are Moving On (from Tim Bontemps, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33271303/joel-embiid-happy-philadelphia-76ers-moving-ben-simmons
- PHI: How Harden Can Help Elevate The Sixers' Offense (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers): https://www.libertyballers.com/2022/2/11/22927864/james-harden-philadelphia-sixers-offense-joel-embiid-ben-simmons-nba-trade-deadline
- PHI: Pros & Cons Of Trading For Harden (from Adam Aaronson, Rights To Ricky Sanchez): https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/normal-column/021122
- PHO: Torrey Craig Will Loom Large In Postseason (from Evan Sidery, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/suns-running-it-back-with-torrey-craig-will-loom-large-in-postseason
- POR: Dear Portland (from CJ McCollum, The Players' Tribune): https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/cj-mccollum-portland-trail-blazers-nba-basketball-new-orleans-pelicans
- POR: Josh Hart Is Billups' Type Of Player (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live): https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/02/new-trail-blazers-guard-josh-hart-is-exactly-what-coach-chauncey-billups-wants-hes-my-type-of-player.html
- TOR: Ujiri Pushes Against Orthodoxy, In Team Building & Otherwise (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3125944/2022/02/11/raptors-president-masai-ujiri-remains-steadfast-in-pushing-against-orthodoxy-in-team-building-or-otherwise/
- TOR: Raptors Trade Deadline Fallout (from Ryan Wolstat, Tornto Sun): https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/raptors-nba-trade-deadline-fallout-young-more-than-a-rental-pro-passing-on-porzingis-and-what-might-have-been-with-white
- WAS: Tommy Sheppard On Trading For KP (from Josh Robbins, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3126114/2022/02/11/what-wizards-exec-tommy-sheppard-said-and-what-he-meant-after-trading-for-kristaps-porzingis/
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
- Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/12/sports/how-james-harden-again-got-his-wish-be-traded
DEADLINE TRADE ANALYSIS: DAY TWO