So frequently we develop something in our minds, just to feel extreme disillusionment when it neglects to satisfy hopes. That is the reason it's so sweet and fulfilling when the inverse occurs, and our most extravagant fantasies are surpassed by the real world.
The last option was the 2022 NBA exchange cutoff time, which saw a mix of blockbuster bargains including genius players, astonishes that appeared suddenly, and geeky list moving that would make the world's best market analysts stand up and extol. There was such a lot of development about a potential James Harden-for-Ben Simmons exchange that we nearly persuaded ourselves that it was a distraction, however the arrangement followed through in the entirety of its brilliance to stir up the scene of the Eastern Conference and the title race.
There's a lot to talk about from that bargain alone, in addition to significantly more. Here is a recap of the multitude of exchanges that went down, trailed by the champs and washouts from the 2022 NBA exchange cutoff time.
Key trades ahead of Feb 10 deadline
- 76ers pull off blockbuster for James Harden
- Kristaps Porzingis is making a beeline for the Wizards for a bundle that incorporates Spencer Dinwiddie
- Celtics get Daniel Theis from Rockets for Dennis Schröder
- Bucks, Pistons, Clippers and Kings make four-group bargain
- Raptors send Goran Dragic to Spurs for Thad Young
- Suns get Torrey Craig from Pacers
- Celtics exchange Josh Richardson to Spurs for Derrick White
- The Celtics moved PJ Dozier and Bol to the Magic in an expense cutting arrangement
- Jazz get Blazers' Alexander-Walker, Spurs' Hernangomez in 3-group bargain
- Lords surrender Haliburton to get Sabonis
- Pelicans land McCollum from Blazers in seven-player bargain
- Pacers send LeVert to Cavs for Rubio, picks
- Trimmers get Powell, Covington from Blazers
- Knicks land Reddish from Hawks for Knox, safeguarded 2022 first-rounder
Here are your winners and losers of the 2022 NBA trade deadline:
winners :
- Ben Simmons
- Daryl Morey
- James Harden, the human being
- Boston Celtics
- Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Marvin Bagley III
Losers :
- James Harden, the teammate
- Kyrie Irving
- Los Angeles Lakers
- New York Knicks
- Dallas Mavericks
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Sacramento Kings
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— Colin Ward-Henninger (@ColinCBSSports) February 10, 2022