Nico Harrison 2 weeks ago on how much Luka Doncic is worth: ‘I don't know that you can put a price tag, honestly. The value that Luka brings to the franchise, to the NBA, to Dallas Mavericks. It's immeasurable.’

[Charania] Ben Simmons is finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets to become a free agent, sources tell me and @WindhorstESPN. Simmons will meet with the Cavaliers and Clippers starting Friday as he decides his next home.

[Amick] Jimmy Butler told those close to him that Pat Riley referenced his recently deceased father several times during the meeting, offered “unsolicited and unwanted” parenting advice and even shed tears before ending the meeting by telling Butler he loved him.

Which player do you think will have the most impact immediately?

We Indians are considered to be the lowest of all minorities in the US.

Hawks recent round first draft picks: '19: (4) De'Andre Hunter - Traded to Cavs '20: (6) Onyeka Okongwu - Avg 9 pts/6 reb '21: (20) Jalen Johnson - Out for season '22: (16) AJ Griffin - retired '23: (15) Kobe Bufkin - 27 total games '24: (1) Zaccharie Risacher - Avg 11 pts/4 Reb

[Haynes] The Sacramento Kings are acquiring Jake LaRavia from Memphis, league sources tell me.

Which players should have gotten traded but didn't?

[Hine] A source says no moves for the Timberwolves as the 2 p.m. deadline hits.

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The Atlanta Hawks are trading Cody Zeller and Houston's 2028 second-round pick to the Rockets, sources tell ESPN.

[Charania] The Atlanta Hawks are trading Cody Zeller and Houston's 2028 second-round pick to the Rockets, sources tell ESPN.

[Haynes] The Spurs had Trae Young on their radar before trading for De’Aaron Fox. Trae really wants to "win now"

via Shams

[Jared Weiss] the Hawks have been seeking a first-round pick and have been reluctant to take on long-term salary if they are going to move Hunter, according to league sources.

And then there was 1. 💔

This guy is a hawk now

[Charania] The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two swaps, sources tell ESPN.

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[Charania] The Phoenix Suns are trading Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick, sources tell ESPN.

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[mannix] A name to watch today is Atlanta's De'Andre Hunter. Hawks have been fielding calls on Hunter, with the Cavs emerging as a frontunner for the 6'8" swingman, sources tell SI now.

[Zach Lowe] I am predictably obsessed with the Mark Williams trade. Threw some extended (by social media standards) thoughts on Instagram, including the obvious and fraught links b/w this transaction and the Luka deal

[Offday Thread] The NBA trade deadline is today at 3pm and we’re serving up hot takes and copium

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