The key to the trade is the unprotected 2031 Lakers pick that Jeff Peterson acquired. If the Dallas Mavericks are correct in their thinking about the low ceiling of a future led by Luka Dončic, or the ...

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The NBA trade deadline arrives at 3 p.m. Eastern. After Jimmy Butler was dealt to the Warriors on Wednesday night, is Kevin Durant staying put? Follow along for live updates.