Oklahoma City, which will also get a second-round draft pick in 2018, parted with Joffrey Lauvergne, Anthony Morrow and Cameron Payne in the trade with Chicago. Gibson adds the athleticism and experience to the front line that the Thunder lost when they traded Serge Ibaka last year. The Raptors sent forward Jared Sullinger and second-round picks in 2017 and 2018 to the Suns, who also acquired forward Mike Scott from the Atlanta Hawks for cash. Meanwhile, the defending-champion Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to add to their backcourt depth by seeking to sign veteran point guard Deron Williams, who was waived by the Dallas Mavericks. Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio, long rumored to be on the trading block but is still with Minnesota, said of the deadline: “We're professionals.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 24, 2017 00:26 UTC