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The 2024 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, leaving fans buzzing about the notable deals and surprising non-deals that defined this year’s edition.

One of the headline stories was the retention of Dejounte Murray by the Atlanta Hawks, despite widespread speculation about his availability. Similarly, the struggling Los Angeles Lakers opted to stay put, declining to make any moves despite their ninth-place standing in the Western Conference.

However, amidst the quiet, significant transactions took place that are bound to shape the remainder of the season. The New York Knicks made waves by acquiring Bojan Bogdanović and Alec Burks from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Quentin Grimes, bolstering their offensive firepower. The move earned praise from analysts, with The Athletic’s Zach Harper awarding the Knicks an “A” grade for the trade.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers addressed their need for shooting by adding Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers, while sending Patrick Beverley to the Milwaukee Bucks. This move aims to compensate for the absence of Joel Embiid due to injury.

In a surprising turn, the Oklahoma City Thunder, currently tied for first in the Western Conference, secured forward Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets, signaling their intent to make a playoff push.

Here is a comprehensive list of all completed trades over the past two days, listed in chronological order:

1. Robin Lopez to the Sacramento Kings with cash going to the Boston Celtics.

2. Jaden Springer to the Celtics.

3. Dalano Banton to the Portland Trail Blazers.

4. Cory Joseph and cash to the Indiana Pacers, with a second-round pick going to the Golden State Warriors.

5. Draft rights to Israel Kamagate to the LA Clippers with cash going to the Denver Nuggets.

6. Doug McDermott to the Pacers, Marcus Morris, a second-round pick, and cash to the San Antonio Spurs.

7. Patrick Beverley to the Bucks, Cam Payne, and a second-round pick to the 76ers.

8. Royce O’Neale and David Roddy to the Phoenix Suns, with three second-round picks and salaries going to the Brooklyn Nets, and Yuta Watanabe to the Memphis Grizzlies.

9. P.J. Washington to the Dallas Mavericks, Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a first-round pick to the Hornets.

10. Spencer Dinwiddie to the Toronto Raptors, Dennis Schröder and Thaddeus Young to the Nets (Note: Dinwiddie will be waived by the Raptors).

11. Daniel Gafford to the Mavericks, Richaun Holmes, and a future first-rounder to the Washington Wizards.

12. Bojan Bogdanović and Alec Burks to the Knicks, Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier, Malachi Flynn, and two second-round picks to the Pistons.

13. Danuel House to the Pistons with a second-round pick going to the 76ers (Note: Pistons will waive House).

14. Gordon Hayward to the Thunder, Tre Mann, and Dāvis Bertāns to the Hornets.

15. Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji to the Raptors, Kira Lewis, Otto Porter, and a 2024 first-rounder to the Utah Jazz.

16. Buddy Hield to the 76ers, Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz, and three second-round picks to the Pacers.

17. Monté Morris to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Shake Milton, Troy Brown, and a second-round pick to the Pistons.

18. Xavier Tillman to the Celtics, with two second-round picks and Lamar Stevens going to the Grizzlies.

19. Simone Fontecchio to the Pistons, with Kevin Knox and more going to the Jazz.

Despite the flurry of activity, the overall sentiment is one of tempered excitement, as none of the trades were particularly headline-grabbing. The impact of certain deals, such as those made by the 76ers and Bucks, remains uncertain pending the return of key players from injury.

One interesting remark came from Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, who, unlike Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, refrained from discussing his team’s acquisitions. The Mavericks focused on shoring up their defense and adding depth, bringing in Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington to complement their offensive stars, Luka Dončić and, when healthy, Kyrie Irving. Kidd expressed confidence in his team’s ability to contend, even in an era where defensive prowess seems to be waning, albeit in a lighthearted tone.