With Thursday’s whirlwind NBA trade now past, here’s a list of confirmed trades and other pertinent information.
Lakers deal for Sessions, ship Fisher for Hill
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired point guard Ramon Sessions from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Christian Eyenga, Luke Walton and the Lakers’ 2012 first-round pick, according to ESPN.
The Lakers also dealt point guard Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets for backup center Jordan Hill.
Nene, McGee and Young swapped in three team deal
The Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-way deal that will include the following acquisitions according to ESPN.
Washington will receive Nene, Brian Cook and a 2015 2nd-round pick.
Denver will receive JaVale McGee and Ronny Turiaf.
Los Angeles will receive Nick Young.
Blazers deal Camby for Flynn and Thabeet, fire Nate McMillian
Marc J. Spears of Yahoo reports: Blazers will acquire center Hasheem Thabeet and guard Jonny Flynn from Houston for center Marcus Camby.
The Blazers also announced the team fired coach Nate McMillian Thursday after six seasons leading the team.
Spurs and Warriors swap Jefferson and Jackson
The Golden State Warriors dealt Stephen Jackson to the San Antonio Spurs for Richard Jefferson and a conditional first-round draft pick, According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports. (via Twitter: @SpearsNBAYahoo)
Howard officially signs opt out waiver. Will stay in ORL for another year
Update – 3-15 12:15am
Dwight Howard has officially signed the paperwork keeping him with the Orlando Magic through the 2012-2013 season. via ESPN
Update – 3/15 10am
Howard now will reportedly stay in ORL and has waived his right to opt out after the 2011-12 season. He has yet to sign the paperwork, but according to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, Howard has personally assured management that he will stay.
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After an odd set of trade demands, restrictions and refusals, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard came out Tuesday night and stated he wanted to remain with the Orlando Magic for the remainder of the season.
“I told those guys and I’ve been telling them for the past two or three weeks now that I’m going to stay and finish the season,” Howard said.
Howard had previously requested a trade but limited the teams he’d re-sign with to New Jersey, Dallas and Los Angeles.
Now Orlando is stuck between a rock and a hard place. If they keep Howard, there’s a great chance he’ll leave via free agency next season. But since his trade demands have become so public, potential trade partners will offer Orlando next to nothing-to-secure his services, especially without an ironclad agreement of Howard signing a long-term extension.
Gerald Wallace to NJ (via Adrian Wojnarowski – @WojYahooNBA)
“The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed in principle to trade Gerald Wallace to the New Jersey Nets for Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams and a protected first-round pick, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.”
Barbosa headed to Indy
Yahoo! Sports is reporting that the Indianapolis Pacers have acquired Leandro Barbosa from the Toronto Raptors for a 2nd-round draft pick.
Grizzlies deal Sam Young to Sixers
The Memphis Grizzlies dealt Sam Young to the Philadelphia 76ers for Reggie Evans and the rights to foreign prospect Ricky Sanchez.
Mike D’Antoni resigns as Knicks coach
This is not a trade, but big news nonetheless, according to Adam Shefter at ESPN (via Twitter) New York Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni is set to resign from his position.
The resignation comes after several reports of Carmelo Anthony being unhappy with his role and the Knicks’ poor play of late.
Bucks grab Ellis from Golden St.
The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson to the Golden State Warriors for Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown.
