The Heat pushed as hard as they could to get Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA trade deadline.
Miami went all in on Giannis, made everyone but Bam available, but it wasn't enough... They decided not to pursue Morant after much discussion... They ultimately stood by their core fundamental principle of not ever giving up on a season and trading players for future picks. They… https://t.co/qnDq9DWc8i
While some teams dabbled with the idea of trading for Ja Morant, it appears nobody wanted to give much up for him.
Ja Morant remained with the Memphis Grizzlies past today's NBA trade deadline. Multiple teams were intrigued by Morant's talent but none were willing to make a serious offer, sources said.
The Nets are waiving Cam Thomas, allowing him to enter free agency, ESPN's Shams Charania has reported.
The Brooklyn Nets are waiving Cam Thomas, allowing the scoring guard to enter free agency, sources tell ESPN. The Nets made the decision to allow Thomas to find a new home. pic.twitter.com/sK75uB6ZV1
The Hornet have traded Tyus Jones to the Mavericks for Malaki Branham.
The Charlotte Hornets are trading Tyus Jones to the Dallas Mavericks for Malaki Branham, sources tell ESPN. Mavericks have had interest in Jones this season and get him today. Hornets open up a $7 million trade exception.
NBA Insider Jake Fischer is reporting that the Heat could turn their attention to Ja Morant after not being able to land Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, he adds that no aggressive offer has been made.
Jake Fischer on Ja Morant to Miami Rumors:
“As of last night they have not been actively pursuing Ja Morant to my knowledge… maybe now that they’re out on Giannis a Ja flip could happen but all along I’ve been told from people who would know the Heat haven’t been making… pic.twitter.com/gyxr6IKZYJ
ESPN's Shams Charania is reporting that the Clippers are trading Ivica Zubac to the Pacers. The return for the Clippers includes Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, a 2026 first-round pick, a 2029 first-round pick and one second-round pick.
Clippers are receiving a 2026 first-round pick from the Pacers, protected 1-4 and 10-30 -- plus a 2029 Pacers unprotected first-rounder. https://t.co/Detz6u6luR
The Sixers sent Eric Gordon and a 2032 second to the Grizzlies.
The Philadelphia 76ers are trading Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies, sources tell ESPN. This gives the 76ers the flexibility to complete conversion of two-way Dominick Barlow.
According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer, the Heat tried to up their offer on Giannis just prior to the Bucks shutting it down. They even looked to make secondary moves to add more draft capital to fetch the Bucks superstar.
Jake Fischer said Miami was trying to improve their offer before Bucks shut it down:
“It really did seem like Miami was approaching possibly getting something done…was definitely hearing Miami was looking at making secondary moves to potentially add more draft captial to send… pic.twitter.com/5unJuDvvOu
Miles McBride is having surgery on Friday to repair a core muscle injury and might be sidelined until the playoffs.
BREAKING: Knicks guard Miles “Deuce” McBride will undergo surgery Friday on a core muscle injury, more commonly referred to as a sports hernia, and could be sidelined until the playoffs, league sources tell @JLEdwardsIII and myself.
