2008 NBA Trades

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November 2008
- Pistons Trade For Iverson, Send Billups to Denver
  
  Detroit Free Press | Nov 3, 08 12:16 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Detroit Pistons have agreed to acquire guard Allen Iverson from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for guard Chauncey Billups and forward Antonio McDyess, the Detroit Free Press reports. The 33-year-old Iverson, a former league MVP with a reputation as a malcontent, hasn’t helped Denver get deep into the playoffs, as the team expected when it acquired him from Philadelphia in 2006. More »
July 2008
- Ron Artest Going to Houston Rockets
  
  Houston Chronicle | Jul 30, 08 3:07 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Houston Rockets have made a deal to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, reports the Houston Chronicle . The gifted but hot-tempered forward is expected to give the Rockets a big boost toward chances at a title shot. The Rockets will give up guard Bobby Jackson and one other player, expected to be rookie forward Donte Greene. More »
June 2008
- Trade Spices Up Frosh-Heavy Draft
  
  ESPN | Jun 27, 08 8:33 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Bulls grabbed Derrick Rose with the first overall pick last night in a wild NBA draft dominated by college freshmen. For the first time in history, the top three picks all were first-year wonders, ESPN reports. The Timberwolves then traded that third pick—OJ Mayo—for No. 5 pick Kevin Love, who was, you guessed it, a freshman. More »
February 2008
- Prodigal Kidd Returns to Dallas
  
  Associated Press | Feb 26, 08 6:09 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Once more in Mavericks colors, Jason Kidd made his first game back in Dallas a good one. Kidd came two assists and a rebound shy of a triple-double as the Mavericks topped the Bulls, 102-94; he notched an assist on Dallas's first offensive possession, to the crowd's loud delight. Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers with 29 points. More »
- Cavs Land Wallace, Szczerbiak
  
  ESPN | Feb 21, 08 7:14 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are answering LeBron James’ prayers: ESPN sources say three-way trades will bring four new faces to the team, including the Chicago Bulls’ Ben Wallace and the Seattle Supersonics’ Wally Szczerbiak. The Bulls will grab four Cavs, including Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes, while the SuperSonics take on Cavs Ira Newble and Donyell Marshall plus Bull Adrian Griffin. More »
- Spurs Snag Thomas from Sonics
  
  San Antonio Express-News | Feb 21, 08 4:13 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Shortly after the Suns and Lakers each made high-profile trades for big inside men, the San Antonio Spurs moved to follow suit, picking up veteran center Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics. In return, the Spurs send under-utilized Francisco Elson and frequently injured Brent Barry, along with a 2009 first-round draft pick, reports the San Antonio Express-News . More »
- Wolves Trade Green to Rockets
  
  NBA.com | Feb 21, 08
  
  The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday that the team has acquired 6-6 guard Kirk Snyder, a 2010 second-round draft pick and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Gerald Green.
- Hornets Acquire Wells and James from Rockets
  
  NBA.com | Feb 21, 08
  
  The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have acquired guard/forward Bonzi Wells, guard Mike James, and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Adam Haluska, guard Bobby Jackson, forward Marcus Vinicius and a 2008 second round pick. As part of the three-team deal, the Memphis Grizzlies will receive Vinicius, the rights to Malick Badiane and cash considerations in exchange for the rights to Sergei Lishouk.
- Kidd: Mavs Deal's Alive and Well
  
  ESPN | Feb 18, 08 12:13 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Reluctant trade pieces Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse got their way and will be staying in Dallas—but Jason Kidd is likely joining them regardless, reports ESPN. The blockbuster deal for the veteran Nets point guard will include Mavs Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell instead, along with Devin Harris, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, draft picks and $3 million. More »
- Kings Send Bibby to Atlanta
  
  Sacramento Bee | Feb 17, 08 5:16 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Mike Bibby is headed to Atlanta as part of a trade that will give the Sacramento Kings four expiring contracts and a second-round draft pick, and allow the Hawks to (so they hope) make a run at the playoffs, reports the Sacramento Bee . "I had some good times here in Sacramento," said the veteran point guard, who had expected a trade. More »
- No Kidding: George Nixes Deal
  
  ESPN | Feb 13, 08 9:28 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The New Jersey Nets were on the verge of trading Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks, but Mavs forward Devean George has exercised his right to block the trade, reports ESPN. The NBA's latest blockbuster deal would have sent Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, and George to New Jersey, along with $3 million and draft picks. More »
- It's Official: Suns Get Their Shaq
  
  Associated Press | Feb 6, 08 6:15 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Center Shaquille O’Neal is now a member of the Phoenix Suns after he passed a physical exam, the final barrier to the completion of his trade from the Miami Heat, the Associated Press reports. The Heat—which has the NBA's worst record at 9-37—exchanged O'Neal, 35, for forward Shawn Marion and guard Marcus Banks. More »
- Nets Acquire Stromile Swift from Memphis for Jason Collins
  
  NBA.com | Feb 4, 08
  
  The New Jersey Nets have acquired forward Stromile Swift from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for center Jason Collins and cash considerations, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.
- Lakers Make a Big Move for Big Man Gasol
  
  Los Angeles Times | Feb 1, 08 10:09 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Kobe Bryant can't accuse the Lakers' management for not trying to build a supporting cast around him anymore. Today, they traded career disappointment and former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown to Memphis for Pau Gasol, a shining light on an otherwise disappointing Grizzlies team. Additional players, including Gasol's brother Marc, and picks were also exchanged, reports the L.A. Times . More »
August 2007
- Boston Builds for Halcyon Year
  
  Boston Globe | Aug 2, 07 4:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A sudden cascade of talent has catapulted Boston into contention for at least three championships and given its fans, including Globe columnist Dan Shaugnessy, reason to hope again. In the last week, the Celtics handed over a raft of prospects for superstar Kevin Garnett, and the Red Sox beat their archrivals in New York to a trade for consecutive-saves recordholder Eric Gagne. More »
July 2007
- Celtics About to Punch Ticket
  
  Sports Illustrated | Jul 31, 07 4:36 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Where the Celtics failed late last month, they now seem to be succeeding in prying 12-year vet and 2004 MVP Kevin Garnett from Minnesota. Pending the trade, Boston will have the formidable trio of Garnett, new pickup Ray Allen, and franchise stalwart Paul Pierce; they should become instant contenders to rival Detroit and Boston in a hapless East. More »