NBA trade deadline: Latest news, rumblings and reports

The 2017 NBA trade deadline (Thurs., 3 p.m. ET) has come and gone. Our team of reporters kept track of talks between clubs -- from deals to no-deals -- throughout the day.More: Tracker | Trade Machine | Rumors 4:00 p.m. ET: The Toronto Raptors are sending...

NBA trade deadline: Latest news, rumblings and reports

The 2017 NBA trade deadline (Thurs., 3 p.m. ET) has come and gone. Our team of reporters kept track of talks between clubs -- from deals to no-deals -- throughout the day.

More: Tracker | Trade Machine | Rumors

4:00 p.m. ET: The Toronto Raptors are sending center Jared Sullinger and two second-round draft picks to the Phoenix Suns for forward P.J. Tucker, sources confirmed to ESPN.

3:26 p.m. ET: At the finish line, the Knicks were prepared to drop their demand for an additional piece and trade Derrick Rose straight up for Ricky Rubio but the Wolves balked, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.

3:14 p.m. ET: The Pelicans are expected to waive Terrence Jones so he can pursue other options, ESPN's Justin Verrier reports. In his fifth season, Jones is averaging 11.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.

3:08 p.m. ET: Deron Williams might receive teh full amount remaining on his contract from the Mavericks and be allowed to become a free agent -- if he wishes to -- as the team prepares to hand the point guard reins to Yogi Ferrell, ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Marc Stein report.

3:03 p.m. ET: The Timberwolves decided to walk away from a potential Ricky Rubio trade to the Knicks for Derrick Rose, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein.

2:58 p.m. ET: The Hawks traded Mike Scott to the Suns for a protected second-round pick and cash, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports.

2:57 p.m. ET: The Rockets traded guard Tyler Ennis to the Lakers in a move that creates an extra $3.5 million in cap space for Houston, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports.

2:50 p.m. ET: The Thunder are acquiring Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott and a 2018 second-round pick from the Bulls for Cameron Payne, Anthony Morrow and Joffrey Lauvergne, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports.

2:46 p.m. ET: The Nuggets have acquired Roy Hibbert from the Bucks for a protected future second-round pick, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports.

2:30 p.m. ET: The Rockets have traded guard K.J. McDaniels to the Nets, ESPN's Calvin Watkins reports. The deal creates $3.3 million in cap space for the Rockets, and Watkins reports the team will use it to acquire another player.

2:12 p.m. ET: According to ESPN's Chris Haynes and Marc Stein, the Nuggets made a "monster" offer to the Pacers for Paul George, but the talks went nowhere and Denver was told George was not likely to sign there long-term.

2:02 p.m. ET: ESPN's Marc Stein and Royce Young are reporting that with less than an hour before the trade deadline, the Thunder and Bulls are engaged in trade discussions involving Chicago's Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott. The Bulls have interest in OKC's Cameron Payne and Joffrey Lauvergne.

1:22 p.m. ET: The Clippers are interested in Knicks guard Courtney Lee, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Ian Begley report. The Knicks are interested in a draft pick in return for Lee, Begley reports, but the Clippers don't have any immediate first-rounders to make available.

1:20 p.m. ET: ESPN's Marc Stein reports the Pelicans are auditioning free agent Jarrett Jack as they continue to seek backcourt help after adding big man DeMarcus Cousins.

1:10 p.m. ET: According to league executives, Paul George is likely to be traded by the Indiana Pacers before Thursday's trade deadline, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports on SportsCenter. Windhorst says a trade for George will require a premium: "It's like buying a Bentley. They don't go on sale."

12:33 p.m. ET: The Cavs won't make a decision on bringing in Larry Sanders to fill their 15th roster spot until after the 3 p.m. ET trade deadline, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. Andrew Bogut is another big man the Cavs have coveted. Philadelphia is expected to move Bogut after acquiring him in a trade with Dallas.

12:07 p.m. ET: According to league sources, the Philadelphia 76ers are trying to find a trade home for recently acquired center Andrew Bogut, ESPN's Marc Stein reports. If unsuccessful, it is likely the Sixers will explore a buyout.

Noon ET: ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports on SportsCenter that the Boston Celtics have spoken with the Denver Nuggets about forward Danilo Gallinari.

11:55 a.m. ET: ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reports that Boston has let teams with players it has interest in know that the Celtics' valuable Brooklyn picks are in play. The Celtics own the rights to the Nets' 2017 and 2018 first-round picks. The Nets are a league-worst 9-47 this season.

11:47 a.m. ET: The Philadelphia 76ers are sending Nerlens Noel to the Mavericks for Andrew Bogut, Justin Anderson and a top-18 protected first-round pick, ESPN's Marc Stein reports. If the Sixers don't receive the pick, it converts to two second round picks -- one in 2017 and another in 2018, ESPN's Zach Lowe reports.

11:10 a.m. ET: At New York Knicks shootaround Thursday, ESPN's Ian Begley reports that Derrick Rose said he's prepared for anything that happens, but isn't thinking about being traded: "I'm just waiting." ESPN previously reported that Rose had been mentioned in a potential trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves.

11 a.m. ET: League executives anticipate that the Sacramento Kings will move guard Arron Afflalo prior to today's trade deadline, ESPN's Chris Haynes reports.

10:40 a.m. ET: ESPN's Chris Haynes reports that forward Paul George wants to remain with the Indiana Pacers, according to sources. With the exception of the Los Angeles Lakers, George will not "commit long-term" if dealt to any other team before Thursday's trade deadline, sources said. George can opt out of his contract at the end of the 2017-18 season.

10:30 a.m. ET: As Thursday's trade deadline approaches, league sources say the Toronto Raptors have pursued both Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker and Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.

9:38 a.m. ET: While Ricky Rubio for Derrick Rose works in ESPN's Trade Machine, Marc Stein reports the deal hasn't happened because the Knicks want an additional piece from the Wolves.

9:29 a.m. ET: The Suns keep trying to shop Brandon Knight and other vets -- including Tyson Chandler -- but have struggled to find suitors, reports ESPN's Marc Stein.

9:18 a.m. ET: Who wants to make a deal with the Bulls today? Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic all are available, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

9 a.m. ET: Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson has emerged as a trade target for the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN's Marc Stein reports. Gibson will become a free agent this offseason.

8:30 a.m. ET: According to ESPN's Marc Stein, center Jahlil Okafor's preferred destination is the Chicago Bulls should he be dealt Thursday by the Philadelphia 76ers. Okafor is a native of Chicago.

12:29 a.m. ET: Will Magic Johnson make another trade? ESPN's Marc Stein reports the Lakers are seeking a second-round pick for Nick Young.

10:34 p.m. ET: The Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams that have inquired about the availability of Indiana Pacers star forward Paul George in recent days, league sources told ESPN. Although the conversation didn't go beyond an initial expression of interest -- which is common in the NBA in advance of the trade deadline -- it's notable simply for the names involved. Yes, new Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and Pacers president Larry Bird were on the phone.

7:31 p.m. ET: According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Atlanta Hawks have acquired power forward Ersan Ilyasova from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for center Tiago Splitter. The Hawks will send a future second-round pick and will give the 76ers swap rights on another second-round pick as part of the deal. Ilyasova has been included in five trades since June 2015, but he is averaging 14.3 points and 2.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, both career highs. Splitter hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 31, 2016. Both Ilyasova and Splitter are in the final years of their respective contracts.

6:10 p.m. ET: The Detroit Pistons are welcoming offers on two players previously thought to be off-limits -- former All-Star center Andre Drummond and swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope -- as Thursday's trade deadline nears, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that 1xbet the Pistons have not committed to trading either player but have also not discouraged offers from teams interested in the two most prized names on the roster.

4:30 p.m. ET: The Brooklyn Nets have traded Bojan Bogdanovic and Chris McCullough to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Andrew Nicholson, Marcus Thornton and a lottery-protected 2017 first-round pick, sources confirmed to ESPN.

2:45 p.m. ET: According to ESPN's Ian Begley, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said he was feeling relaxed as Thursday's trade deadline approaches: "I haven't heard anything as of right now, so that's not something that I'm concerned about."

12:45 p.m. ET According to league sources, the Houston Rockets have expressed interest in acquiring guard Iman Shumpert from the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN's Marc Stein reports. ESPN's Calvin Watkins reports that the Cavaliers have expressed interest in Rockets guard Patrick Beverley. The New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls have also expressed interest, though a source close to the Rockets has said Houston doesn't intend to trade Beverley.

10:40 a.m. ET: ESPN's Marc Stein reports that the Washington Wizards have shown interest in Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad, according to league sources. Earlier this week, Wizards guard John Wall said the team is "looking at some options to help our bench out."

8:21 p.m. ET: The Utah Jazz have expressed interest in reacquiring point guard Deron Williams in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources who spoke to ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Marc Stein. Williams made two of his three All-Star appearances with the Jazz after Utah selected him third overall in the 2005 NBA draft. He is averaging 13.1 points and 6.9 assists per game this season with Dallas.

7:44 p.m. ET: The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard Lou Williams to the Houston Rockets in exchange for forward Corey Brewer and a first-round pick, according to ESPN Rockets beat writer Calvin Watkins. This would be the Lakers' first trade since naming Earvin "Magic" Johnson president of basketball operations, while the Rockets add yet another proficient shooter to their backcourt.

3 p.m. ET: League sources tell ESPN's Marc Stein that the Detroit Pistons will "not discourage" trade requests for center Andre Drummond before Thursday's trade deadline.

2:35 p.m. ET: League sources tell ESPN that the Indiana Pacers have reached out to the Philadelphia 76ers about center Jahlil Okafor. The extent of the conversation is unknown at this time. With other frontcourt players like Nerlens Noel and Joel Embiid on their roster, the 76ers are looking to unload Okafor, who has previously generated interest from the Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers.

2:20 p.m. ET: Multiple sources have told ESPN's Zach Lowe that talks between the Boston Celtics and LA Clippers for forward Blake Griffin have occurred in recent weeks, but a deal is unlikely. Sources tell Lowe that the Clippers would ask for a "bounty" in return for Griffin, including Jae Crowder and one of the Avery Bradley/Marcus Smart duo plus draft picks. Griffin will become a free agent this offseason.

1:15 p.m. ET: According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the price for Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez has fallen. Sources tell ESPN that the Nets would trade Lopez for a first- and second-round pick instead of a deal that includes two first-round picks.

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10:30 a.m. ET: According to league sources, the Indiana Pacers have made their 2017 first-round pick available in an attempt to surround Paul George with a more viable supporting cast, ESPN's Chris Haynes reports. The Pacers, who currently hold the No. 6 spot in the East, are looking to add an established wing or frontcourt player. Sources told ESPN that Indiana is pursuing Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor. George can opt out of his contract at the end of the 2017-18 season.

11:54 p.m. ET: Some members of the Utah Jazz front office have expressed interest recently in Lakers guard Lou Williams, ESPN sources say. Many around the league believe Williams is likely to be dealt before Thursday's trade deadline, ESPN's Ian Begley writes. Some teams that have talked to the Lakers about Williams believe Los Angeles is seeking a first-round pick in any Williams swap.

11:45 p.m. ET: The Boston Celtics have talked intermittently with the Los Angeles Clippers about Blake Griffin in recent weeks, per several league sources, but a deal is extremely unlikely, ESPN's Zach Lowe writes. Griffin will be a free agent this summer, and Boston would probably need official permission to talk to him about his future -- a concession Minnesota allowed Cleveland before the Kevin Love trade. The Clippers would ask for a bounty, starting with Jae Crowder and one of the Avery Bradley/Marcus Smart duo, plus picks, per league sources.

11:32 p.m. ET: Cleveland will allow its $4.4 million Anderson Varejao trade exception to expire, league sources tell ESPN. The Cavaliers had by the end of today to use it. Cleveland didn't find a deal that made sense, but they still hold an exception of similar value that was created from the Kyle Korver deal, ESPN's Chris Haynes reports.

10:23 p.m. ET: The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached out to the New York Knicks recently to discuss a potential trade for point guard Derrick Rose, sources told ESPN. Rose, a free agent this summer, played for seven seasons under current Timberwolves and ex-Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau.

10 p.m. ET: Isaiah Thomas has Celtics Nation on high alert after tweeting an eyes-wide-open emoji. The last time he did that: right before the Celtics signed Al Horford in July, Chris Forsberg writes.

3 p.m. ET: Keep an eye on the Houston Rockets regarding the pursuit of Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, league sources tell ESPN's Chris Haynes. Chandler (15.6 PPG, 6.7 RPG) is in the midst of the best statistical season of his NBA career.

2:50 p.m. ET: After acquiring All-Star DeMarcus Cousins from the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, the New Orleans Pelicans are now seeking a trade partner for forward Terrence Jones, league sources tell ESPN's Chris Haynes. The decision is mutual between the team and Jones' camp.

2:22 p.m. ET: The Boston Celtics have maintained interest in Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor

1:37 p.m. ET: New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony told The Undefeated on Sunday night that his situation in New York isn't as simple as some may think:

"I haven't figured out a situation that makes sense for both parties. I am not the kind of guy who just goes out there and says, 'Get me outta here ... get me outta here,' without having a plan. It's bigger than that."

11:41 p.m. ET: The Sacramento Kings stunningly changed course Sunday night and agreed to trade DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans just two weeks after publicly proclaiming that the All-Star center was off the market, league sources told ESPN's Marc Stein.

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11:58 a.m. ET: Will the Pistons make a move? ESPN's Marc Stein reports Detroit has discussed a trade with the Magic that would send point guard Reggie Jackson to Orlando in exchange for a package headlined by D.J. Augustin and Jeff Green, according to league sources. ESPN's Zach Lowe also details Detroit's mindset at the deadline.

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