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Thursday marks the arrival of the 2018 NBA Trade Deadline, but plenty of franchises will be making moves today and tons of trade rumors will swirl besides. Here’s your rundown of trade news, in reverse chronological order, with the newest events at the top.
Adrian Wojnarowski goes crazy with late-night updates:
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
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
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
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
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
Avery Bradley may not be with the Clippers for long.
The Clippers are seeking a first-round pick to surrender Avery Bradley, who just arrived in LA via last week's Blake Griffin blockbuster
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 8, 2018
The Spurs have emerged as a trade suitor for the Clippers' Avery Bradley, according to league sources
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 8, 2018
Lou Williams is not part of the Los Angeles Clippers fire sale, inking a three-year contract extension.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams has agreed to a three-year contract extension, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 7, 2018
The Phoenix Suns may be looking to move Marquese Chriss:
For what it’s worth, seems the Phoenix Suns are looking at deals involving Marquese Chriss. Several teams seem to be involved, with the Lakers being considered the Favorites.
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) February 7, 2018
In the opening salvo of the day, the New York Knicks trade Willy Hernangomez to the Charlotte Hornets.
Sources: Charlotte is sending Johnny O'Bryant and two second-round draft picks to the Knicks for Willy Hernangomez.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 7, 2018
Sources: Charlotte is sending its own 2020 and 2021 second-rounders to New York in Hernangomez deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 7, 2018