The Golden State Warriors set their sights on Kevin Durant before pivoting to a deal with the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's Shams

Six days ago, we thought the best chance we had at a fun trade deadline was convincing Bradley Beal to waive his no-trade clause. Since then, Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, Khris Middleton and De’Aaron Fox have been traded. Beal is still chillin’.

Nine players who have appeared in the NBA All-Star Game were traded between opening night and Thursday's trade deadline, and we're not just talking about one-time flukes here. Luk