NBA Trade Deadline Live Blog: Celtics Officially 'Standing Pat' With No Trades
3:19 p.m. ET: Looks like we might be done here!
What did you think about this deadline day?
3:07 p.m. ET: If you were hoping that a Celtics deal might slip through the wire after the deadline, we've got bad news.
Boston Celtics: No deals. "Standing pat," source says.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Official all-clear: No moves by the Celtics at the deadline.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) February 23, 2017
With trade deadline passed, next big day for Celtics fans to circle on their calendar: NBA Draft Lottery on May 16.
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) February 23, 2017
Isaiah Thomas, your thoughts?
3:01 p.m. ET: The Raptors have gotten better. According to Woj:
The Phoenix Suns are trading PJ Tucker to the Toronto Raptors, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Tucker is averaging 7 points and 5.7 rebounds this season.
He came cheap.
Sources: Toronto is sending Jared Sullinger and two future second-round picks to Phoenix for PJ Tucker.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Sources: Toronto is sending Phoenix its 2017 and 2018 second-round picks in the Tucker trade.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
We're past the deadline ... deals will trickle in for the next 15-20 minutes.
2:56 p.m. ET: There are some minor deals going on.
Sources: Atlanta has traded Mike Scott to the Phoenix Suns for cash.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Sources: The Lakers will send guard Marcelo Huertas to the Rockets in Ennis deal. The Rockets will waive Huertas.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:47 p.m. ET: Is this just one final instance of posturing from the Pacers, or is Paul George officially off the market?
Indiana has passed on trade offers for Paul George and All-Star forward will remain with the Pacers, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:45 p.m. ET: Another trade! Roy Hibbert to Denver.
Milwaukee is finalzing a deal to send Roy Hibbert to the Denver Nuggets, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Denver will send a heavily protected second-round pick to the Bucks for Hibbert, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:43 p.m. ET: Looks like Doug McDermott and Taj Gibson are going to OKC.
Sources: OKC and Chicago are nearing agreement on a trade to send package centered on Cameron Payne for Doug McDermott and Taj Gibson.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2017
2:40 p.m. ET: Ohhhhh, Isaiah. You scamp.
2:32 p.m. ET: It looks as though Andrew Bogut will be hitting the free-agent market. Not surprising -- once word got out that he was a buyout candidate, why would a team give up anything of value to get him?
The Sixers do not expect to find a trade for Andrew Bogut before the 3 PM deadline, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
2:29 p.m. ET: If you want Paul George, you can get him. But you're basically only getting him for a little over one season.
I repeat: Paul George - barring a title chance in Indy - is hell-bent on heading for Laker Land. This message has been sent throughout NBA.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017
That message has been delivered throughout the day, but not quite as forcefully. That obviously hurts Larry Bird's leverage in negotiations with any interested party.
2:24 p.m. ET: Apparently the Sixers are trying to pry Avery Bradley from the Celtics ... without much success.
Sources: Philadelphia searching for defensive-minded guards to play with Ben Simmons. One target: Boston's Avery Bradley. No traction.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:11 p.m.ET: A trade! (Maybe!) Dougie McBuckets, on the move! (Perhaps!)
Doug McDermott is close to being traded to OKC. (via @FisolaNYDN)
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) February 23, 2017
The Dougie McBuckets trade to OKC is getting closer, according to a league source.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) February 23, 2017
The deal would include Andre Roberson and Cam Payne.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) February 23, 2017
2:03 p.m. ET: Adrian Wojnarowski said that the Celtics have no traction on any of the big deals that have been rumored.
1:45 p.m. ET: If you wanted to get Jimmy Butler ... you may have missed your chance.
Hearing that there's no movement on a potential Jimmy Butler trade 80 minutes to the deadline. Bulls have been saying he won't move today.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) February 23, 2017
1:18 p.m. ET: Get excited, folks.
Pacers involved in talks with teams potentially to clear roster spots, sources say. Teams suspect might be related to Celtics talks
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 23, 2017
If Pacers start to randomly get dealt, it's happening
— Nick Cattles (@NickCRadio) February 23, 2017
1:11 p.m. ET: All quiet so far on the Celtics' talks with Indiana and Chicago. Key words: "so far."
Sources: Less than two hours until the NBA Trade Deadline, but no significant traction for Boston on Jimmy Butler or Paul George deals. Yet.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Marc Stein says ... there's a chance.
Can echo what @WindhorstESPN just said on @SportsCenter: More than a few rival teams out there think Boston has a shot at Paul George today.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
12:52 p.m. ET: When the Sixers acquired Andrew Bogut, it was understood that they wanted to flip him to a new team. Adrian Wojnarowski now reports that Bogut and the Sixers will work on a buyout if they can't find a landing spot by the deadline.
Sources: Barring unlikely landing spot by 3 PM ET, Andrew Bogut, 76ers beginning to engage on buyout talks. Bogut wants to be free agent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Will be a free for all for Bogut if he hits the buyout market. Half dozen teams--or more--will show strong interest. https://t.co/WwfcXKuu7T
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) February 23, 2017
11:59 a.m. ET: David Aldridge tweeted that the 76ers could be looking to flip the newly acquired Andrew Bogut in another trade, with the Celtics being a "possibility" for a the center's next destination.
Philly likely re-routing Andrew Bogut, just acquired from Dallas w/Justin Anderson & pick for Nerlens Noel. Boston possibility, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 23, 2017
11:48 a.m. ET: Wojnarowski tweeted that the Philadelphia 76ers are trading Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks for Andrew Bogut, Justin Anderson, and a conditional first-round pick.
Philadelphia is sending Nerlens Noel to Dallas for Justin Anderson and a first-round draft pick, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Dallas center Andrew Bogut will go to the 76ers in the Noel trade too, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
11:45 a.m. ET: Wojnarowski updated his previous tweet, saying that the Celtics' Nets pick has now entered the trade conversation for Paul George.
Update on Boston, Indy: Boston hasn't met Indiana's asking price on Paul George, but Nets pick has entered conversation now, sources say.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
11:34 a.m. ET: Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that the Celtics and Pacers had "preliminary talk" on Paul George, but there won't be "real dialogue" until the Celtics' draft pick from the Nets (presumably 2017) is part of the deal.
Sources: Boston, Indy had preliminary talk on Paul George, but there won't be real dialogue until/unless C's introduce Nets pick into deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
10:58 a.m. ET: The Boston Herald's Steve Bulpett is reporting that the Celtics are still "hoping for a blockbuster," but it appears that Danny Ainge would be happy holding onto his most prized assets.
Sorry.. (CORRECTED LINK) In today's Herald: Celtics still hoping for blockbuster, but are happy to go pick/FA route. https://t.co/Bc2XvWFacX
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) February 23, 2017
10:36 a.m. ET: Something to keep in mind on the Paul George front ...
Teams mulling Paul George trade apprehensive knowing he wants to win w/Pacers, Plan B is Lakers. He won't commit longterm outside those two.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 23, 2017
That means he can either be had for cheap ... or he can't be had at all.
10:30 a.m. ET: You can add Reginald Shon Jackson to the names of players potentially on the move today:
Detroit has been aggressive in shopping Reggie Jackson, sources told @TheVertical. Looking for a first round pick, young player, expiring.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) February 23, 2017
10:29 a.m. ET: It seems as though the Raptors are intent on getting better today.
In addition to P.J. Tucker, Toronto has also pursued Wilson Chandler, league sources say. Denver, like Phoenix, wants a first-rounder back.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
10:20 a.m. ET: Furthering the earlier report about Ricky Rubio, it appears he'll be on the move today in some capacity:
The T-Wolves have continued to shop Ricky Rubio to non-Knicks teams too, even as they've continued to talk with NY about a Derrick Rose deal
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017
9:33 a.m. ET: The Celtics would presumably have some interest in P.J. Tucker. But they may not be the only Eastern Conference contender looking to add him.
Toronto's big Deadline Day decision, of course, is whether to finally surrender a first-rounder (likely with Jared Sullinger) for PJ Tucker.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
9:31 a.m. ET: This wouldn't qualify as surprising news.
The Suns continue to shop Brandon Knight and other vets (including Tyson Chandler) but have struggled all week for traction on their guys.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
And this might not even qualify as news:
Hearing Pelicans looking to move some contracts, including Alexis Ajinca (two years, $10.1M left) and Quincy Pondexter ($3.8M next yr).
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 23, 2017
9:25 a.m. ET: Adrian Wojnarowski has checked in with his first note of the day. Not exactly a Woj-bomb, but still:
Minnesota's Ricky Rubio remains a significant target for the Knicks today, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Rubio is averaging 8.9 points, 8.3 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game in his 32 minutes per night for Minnesota.
9:15 a.m. ET: As it becomes widely believed that the Celtics might not make a move on account of getting a top-two pick, Brian Robb says ... not so fast.
C's remaining patient may be safe play but there is risk involved with that. 53.5% chance that 17 BKN choice is not top-2 pick post lottery.
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) February 23, 2017
9:01 a.m. ET: It's early, so the rumors aren't flying too furiously yet. But add one name to the list: Taj Gibson.
The Thunder are frequently good for a Deadline Day surprise and league sources say Chicago's Taj Gibson has emerged as an OKC trade target.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
Stein's other early report: Jahlil Okafor would like to go to Chicago, if he had his choice.
The Sixers will make the best deal they can find, of course, but word is Jahlil Okafor's preferred destination on Deadline Day is Chicago.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
8:43 a.m. ET: As the basketball world wakes up, here's a look at the trades that have already been made this week.
Kings-Pelicans
The Pelicans got:
DeMarcus Cousins
Omri CasspiThe Kings got:
Buddy Hield
Tyreke Evans
Langston Galloway
First-round pick
Second-round pick
Lakers-Rockets
Lakers got:
Corey Brewer
First-round pickRockets got:
Lou Williams
Hawks-76ers
76ers got:
Tiago Splitter
Second-round pickHawks got:
Ersan Ilyasova
Wizards-Nets
Wizards got:
Bojan Bogdanovic
Chris McCulloughNets got:
Andrew Nicholson
Marcus Thornton
First-round pick
7:30 a.m. ET: Well, folks. We've made it. After weeks and weeks of rumors, it's finally here. Trade deadline day.
We may see some big names moved around the league. Perhaps Paul George, or Jimmy Butler, or Andre Drummond, or Jahlil Okafor, or some other name that's not on our radar just yet. That's the beauty of deadline day.
The one guarantee is that by 3 p.m. ET, there will be no more rumors, no more scuttlebutt and no more speculating. The deals will be done, and the teams will be set as they gear up for their playoff runs.
But before we reach that point, we're going to have a busy day. So, to try to keep things organized, we'll be on top of every report and rumor that's sent flying around the basketball world on Thursday right here in the live blog. Check back throughout the day for the latest rumblings and reports on what is sure to be an exciting day around the NBA.