The action kicked off about a month ahead of this year\u2019s NBA trade deadline, with the Atlanta Hawks putting an end to the Trae Young era in January. Since then, we\u2019ve dished out grades on the most notable moves.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a recap, with more expected before Thursday\u2019s 3 p.m. ET deadline. (And we\u2019ll update as major deals and grades happen.):<\/p>\n
Feb. 3<\/a>: Harden gone \u2026 again<\/p>\n Cavaliers get: James Harden That escalated quickly. A day after it was reported that these two teams had discussed this potential deal, it happened. Harden, 36, has now been traded four times in the past six seasons. The 26-year-old Garland, a two-time All-Star, is heading west, and the Clippers are getting younger in the backcourt.<\/p>\n Cavaliers grade: C Feb. 3<\/a>: Celtics solve big issue<\/p>\n Celtics get: Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107, second-round pick People have wondered for months if the Celtics would eventually flip Simons and his expiring contract before the trade deadline. It happened two days out, and Boston is adding a much-needed big man in the process.<\/p>\n Celtics grade: A Feb. 3<\/a>: Pistons part with young guard<\/p>\n Bulls get: Jaden Ivey, Mike Conley The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons are satisfying their desire for a shooter by acquiring Kevin Huerter and parting ways with Ivey, who\u2019ll be a restricted free agent this summer. And the Timberwolves save some money and add a little flexibility for a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit. Due to how the contracts are structured, this deal will actually be two consecutive trades, but we\u2019ll combine them into one three-team deal for grading purposes.<\/p>\n Bulls grade: B+ Feb. 3<\/a>: Grizzlies start to pivot<\/p>\n Jazz get: Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Londale and Vince Williams Jr. Ja Morant is still on the roster, but it looks like Memphis is officially starting over. In Utah, the core moving forward will at least be Jackson, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen and the improved Keyonte George.<\/p>\n Jazz grade: A Jan. 31<\/a>: Cavs shake things up<\/p>\n Cavaliers get: Dennis Schr\u00f6der, Keon Ellis, Emanuel Miller This is a luxury tax-saving trade for the Cavs. It doesn\u2019t take them out of the second apron threshold completely, but it gives them big-time financial savings as they try to push toward the top of the East.<\/p>\n Cavaliers grade: C+
Clippers get: Darius Garland, second-round pick<\/p>\n
Clippers grade: B<\/p>\n
Bulls get: Anfernee Simons, second-round pick<\/p>\n
Bulls grade: C+<\/p>\n
Pistons get: Kevin Huerter, Dario \u0160ari\u0107, first-round pick swap
Wolves get: Cash considerations<\/p>\n
Pistons grade: B-
Wolves grade: B<\/p>\n
Grizzlies get: Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, Kyle Anderson and three first-round picks<\/p>\n
Grizzlies grade: B+<\/p>\n
Kings get: De\u2019Andre Hunter
Bulls get: Dario \u0160ari\u0107, two second-round picks<\/p>\n
Kings grade: B
Bulls grade: C+<\/p>\n