The passing of two major deadlines in the NBA this week yielded a flurry of transactions and, needless to say, the buy out period did not disappoint. Contenders like the Cavaliers and Wizards stocked up on recently released veterans like Deron Williams and Brandon Jennings. Meanwhile, others with grand aspirations like the Warriors and Raptors had fate intervene in the form of long-term injuries to key players like Kevin Durant and Kyle Lowry.
Signed
- The Bucks signed Terrence Jones for the remainder of the season.
- The Cavaliers signed Deron Williams for the remainder of the season.
- The Cavaliers signed Andrew Bogut for the remainder of the season.
- The Wizards signed Brandon Jennings for the remainder of the season.
- The Warriors signed Jose Calderon (sort of).
- The Knicks signed Chasson Randle to a multiyear deal.
- The Hawks signed Derrick Williams for the remainder of the season.
- The Thunder signed Norris Cole for the remainder of the season.
- The Hornets signed Briante Weber to a 10-day contract.
- The Mavs signed Ben Bentil to a 10-day contract.
- The Mavs signed Quinn Cook to a 10-day contract.
- The Lakers signed David Nwaba to a 10-day contract.
Released
- The Knicks released Brandon Jennings.
- The Sixers released Andrew Bogut.
- The Lakers released Jose Calderon.
- The Cavaliers released Jordan McRae.
- The Wizards released Danuel House.
- The Hawks released Lamar Patterson.
- The Nets released Luis Scola.
- The Warriors released Briante Weber.
- The Bucks released Axel Toupane.
- The Warriors released Jose Calderon.
Injured
- Sixers center Joel Embiid was ruled out indefinitely before being ruled out for the season.
- Warriors forward Kevin Durant injured his knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
- Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will undergo wrist surgery and may not return until the playoffs.
- Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is within 7-10 days of returning from a broken thumb.
- Pelicans guard Jarrett Jack will miss 4-6 weeks with a torn meniscus.
- Hawks forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. is out indefinitely with a right ankle injury.
- Knicks center Joakim Noah will miss the rest of the season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
News
- Lakers president Jeannie Buss prevented her brothers from wresting control of the franchise.
- Kings general manager Vlade Divac spoke about the DeMarcus Cousins and explained his comments about having a better offer on the table.
- Mavs forward Dirk Nowitzki is expected to play in 2017/18.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver says changes are coming to the All-Star Game.
Rumors
- The Jazz were said to be unlikely to sign contract extensions with Derrick Favors or George Hill prior to the February 28 deadline. (They didn’t).
- Former Kings lottery pick Jimmer Fredette is eyeing a return to the NBA.
- The Hawks are hoping to sign recently waived Jose Calderon.