Buckle up, NBA fans!
The countdown to the Thursday, February 8, 2018 NBA trade deadline is here. As NBA teams attempt to make transactions up until the 3 p.m. deadline on Feb. 8, big names could be moved.
How crazy could this deadline get? Teams have done due diligence on LeBron James waiving his no-trade clause to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster.
Sixers trade deadline primer
From Clippers' stars DeAndre Jordan and Lou Williams to Grizzlies scorer Tyreke Evans , there's no shortage of complementary players that can be moved to help a playoff push.
After shipping out Tyler Zeller, what's the next order of business for the Nets in Brooklyn? Can the team continue to try to find undervalued assets that can assist in a long-term rebuild in the Atlantic Division?
At Madison Square Garden, the Knicks are a wild card as this year's deadline approaches. While it would be prudent for the Knicks to sell off parts like, say, Kyle O'Quinn and Jarrett Jack, it's hard to predict how owner James Dolan will approach things, especially after dealing away last year's star rookie Willy Hernangomez .
For the Sixers , the deadline could be the difference between making the playoffs or missing out again despite big-time production from a healthy Joel Embiid and emerging Ben Simmons. Will the front office surrender serious future draft capital for a win-now veteran or hold on for the future?
Here's all the latest news, notes and rumors around the NBA.
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</p><div>Are the Hawks ready to trade Marco Belinelli?</div><div>Marco Belinelli will not make trip to Orlando with Hawks. Team still weighing trade options prior to Thurs deadline.Michael Cunningham</div><div>Lou Williams has a new deal with the Clippers.</div><div>Lou Williams' new three-year deal with the Clippers will include a team option on the third year, league sources tell ESPN.Adrian Wojnarowski</div><div>Max value: $30,349,728
Lou Williams can't be traded for six months https://t.co/q4gXMlsh5dDan Feldman</div><div>Knicks are sending Willy Hernangomez to the Hornets for Johnny O'Bryant and picks.</div><div>Charlotte is acquiring New York's Willy Hernangomez for Johnny O'Bryant and two future second-round picks, league source tells ESPN.Adrian Wojnarowski</div><div>There you go...Knicks adding flexibility and picks. And lessening their glut of centers. https://t.co/q0kIn4KB8kAdam Zagoria</div><div>The Knicks problem hasn't been drafting. It's generally been development. NYK has had more All-Rookie First Teamers than any team the past 7 seasons.
10-11: Landry Fields
11-12: Iman Shumpert
13-14: Tim Hardaway, Jr.
15-16: Kristaps Porzingis
16-17: Willy HernangomezChris Herring</div><div>I also think that getting two 2nd-rounders for Willy is a good return for NYK. He has very good footwork and offensive skill, but he's still very far away from being able to play on defense, and KP will eventually be able to play his position.Chris Herring</div><div>Charlotte will see minor savings this year with the trade of Willy Hernangomez. The Hornets are now $1.9M under the luxury tax with 1 roster spot open. Hernangomez has a cap hit of $1.4M, $1.5M and a non-guaranteed contract of $1.7M in 2019-20.... https://t.co/yVRUc3doN5Bobby Marks</div><div>LeBron to the Warriors? Not so fast ...</div><div>NBA GM thinks that LeBron James leaked his own Warriors rumor"He's perfected the art of the social-media game."</div><div>LeBron James said he won't waive his no-trade clause.</div><div>LeBron: Would never waive my no-trade clauseAfter another disheartening loss for the Cavaliers, LeBron James said Tuesday night that he will not waive his no-trade clause before Thursday's trade deadline, saying he owes it to his teammates to finish the season with them.</div><div>Don't expect the Grizzlies to trade Marc Gasol.</div><div>NBA trade deadline: Plenty of teams appear ready to make movesThe Cavaliers continue to engage Sacramento on George Hill, sources told Yahoo Sports, and the Kings have quietly been looking for a third team to involve. ...</div><div>The Suns are looking to trade Tyson Chandler.</div><div>All quiet on Phoenix Suns trade front as deadline loomsIt's unlikely the Suns will be able to swing a major deal before the deadline</div><div>Joel Embiid's message to Kristaps Porzingis.</div><div>What was Sixers' Joel Embiid's message to Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis? | Will Ben Simmons replace him as All-Star?Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis suffered a major knee injury on Tuesday night. Sixers' Joel Embiid knows exactly what he's going through.</div><div>Sixers trade deadline primer.</div><div>NBA trade deadline primer: Sixers gearing up for busy day? | Bryan Colangelo, targets, assets, Philly's deadline historyThe NBA trade deadline is on Thursday, February 8, 2018 (2/8/18) at 3 p.m. ET. The Sixers could be busy, or they might stand pat. Which will it be?</div><div>Roundup of the latest rumors.</div><div>NBA trade rumors: Teams calling about Cavaliers' LeBron James? Sixers, Celtics battling for Tyreke Evans?Teams have reportedly called the Cleveland Cavaliers about LeBron James' availability in a trade. Yes, the 2018 NBA trade deadline could be insane. Here's the latest rumors, news, trades and deals, including where Memphis Grizzlies scorer Tyreke Evans could end up in a deal with a contender.</div><div>Are the Clippers keeping Lou Williams?</div><div>Story with @WindhorstESPN filed to ESPN: Extension discussions between guard Lou Williams and the Clippers have gathered significant momentum and a new contract is within reach before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday.Adrian Wojnarowski</div><div>Knicks could be changing gears after losing Kristaps Porzingis.</div><div>An MRI confirmed that Kristaps Porzingis tore the ACL in his left knee, the Knicks say.Ian Begley</div><div>Wizards could be moving Marcin Gortat.</div><div>Wizards have been in trade talks involving center Marcin Gortat, sources say: https://t.co/WPYVc7rhz4Brian Windhorst</div><div>This would break the internet.</div><div>Sources: As NBA teams do due diligence on his no-trade clause and potential of him dropping it, LeBron James is determined to see year through in Cleveland, focused on season and will not waive the clause.Shams Charania</div><div>The Sixers are among the front runners for Tyreke Evans.</div><div>Three frontrunners (Boston, Denver and Philadelphia) and a fourth team (Miami) staying engaged on Memphis' Tyreke Evans, league sources tell ESPN.Adrian Wojnarowski</div><div>Could the Grizzlies send Marc Gasol to the Cavs?</div><div>Lowe: What to expect and what could surprise at the NBA trade deadlineIs there a deal out there to help the Cavs? Are the Warriors going to make a move? And what will happen with DeAndre Jordan and Marcus Smart? Here's the latest.</div><div>The Lakers could be out as a free-agent destination this summer.</div><div>Sources: Lakers shifting free-agent focus to '19The Lakers aren't abandoning a 2018 summer pursuit of free-agent stars, but rather recalibrating their focus on a 2019 class that could include Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler, sources told Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski.</div><div>It sounds like the Cavs are preparing for life without LeBron James.</div><div>As the story also states, Cavs are looking to shed Tristan Thompson, J.R. Smith contracts. Oh, by the way, both Klutch Sports deals that LeBron played a part in getting done https://t.co/TDrayUAaIkSam Amick</div><div>Now this would be a blockbuster.</div><div>Cavs offered J.R. Smith, Tristan Thompson, and 2018 1st-round pick to Clippers for DeAndre Jordan, per @sam_amick https://t.co/qCfnsyq2g2 https://t.co/J0Sb69YP6SBleacher Report</div><div>When is the deadline?</div><div>When is the NBA trade deadline 2018? What time can teams make trades until?The 2018 NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 8, 2018 (2/8/18). NBA teams can make trades up until the 3 p.m. EST deadline on Thursday, Feb. 8. With Blake Griffin on the move from the Clippers to the Pistons, which big name will be dealt next?</div><div>Here's every player that makes sense for the Sixers.</div><div>NBA trade rumors: 55 players Sixers could target at deadline | Tyreke Evans, Avery Bradley, Aaron GordonThe NBA trade deadline will be Thursday at 3 p.m. and the Sixers are expected to be targeting a few different players to help in their push to the playoffs. Who might they target?</div><div>Could the Sixers reunite with an old friend?</div><div>NBA trade rumors: Hawks' Dewayne Dedmon to Sixers?The Hawks are looking to sell off assets before Thursday's trade deadline, and the Sixers might be interested in a couple of their players.</div><div>Tyler Zeller is on his way to the Bucks.</div><div>ESPN Story: Milwaukee acquires Brooklyn center Tyler Zeller. https://t.co/LTZWcoanwrAdrian Wojnarowski</div><div>What you need to know about every NBA trade possiblity. </div><div>Story: A breakdown of trade talks for all 30 NBA teams, according to league sources, for The Athletic. https://t.co/cjiSdws3d5Michael Scotto</div>
