When the New York Knicks arrived in Detroit, they were red-hot and looking to prove themselves even more. However, they ended up leaving Little Caesars Arena humbled and cooled off by the Pistons.
While several players with All-Star appearances on their NBA résumés were traded this week, only one former Most Valuable Player changed teams: James Harden.
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The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster deal at the deadline, but held on to disgruntled guard Ja Morant. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, it's no surprise that the out-of-favor Morant is staying put.
An eventful NBA trade deadline passed with superstars changing teams, longtime veterans getting cut loose and contenders choosing tax savings over competition.
That tiny moment of chance could determine whether Indiana builds the next Eastern Conference dynasty — or simply stays close, forever knocking on the door.
The 12th-place Bucks began Thursday with a record of 20-29, and the perception exists that Milwaukee isn't one offseason away from catching the other advertised contenders in the Eastern Conference.
Days after sending Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers traded their All-Defensive center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin and two first-round picks.