Most of the top NBA playoff contenders stayed out of the down-to-the-wire frenzy at the trade deadline. “If there’s one thing I learned about the NBA, there’s no friends or loyalty,” Drummond wrote. The Warriors decided to make the Russell-for-Wiggins move, giving Wiggins a fresh start that he likely needs — the former No. And by throwing in a couple extra players, the Warriors also will likely escape the luxury tax this season. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMiami’s trade with Memphis also lowered the Heat potential tax bill, and Portland made a minor trade with Atlanta with a lower tax in mind as well.

Source: Fox News February 07, 2020 01:07 UTC