Unfortunately, then, that immediately disqualifies the following teams: Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks are also very close to the first apron and could struggle to sign him as well.

The Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons are working toward a contract buyout, a league source said Friday, and Simmons will meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Clippers and Houston Rockets as he decides on his next destination.

They acquired forward De’Andre Hunter from the Hawks in exchange for guard Caris LeVert, forward Georges Niang, a trio of second-round picks and a pair of pick swaps, according to ESPN.

The Cavs landed a small forward in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks. Was it the right move? Check out our grade for the NBA trade deadline move.