Welcome to TSN.ca's NBA trade deadline blog. Keep up with all the news as it comes in before the 3pm deadline. 

3:33pm - Spurs, Aldridge finalizing buyout

The San Antonio Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge are finalizing a buyout, making the 35-year-old an unrestricted free agent. 

3:25pm - Melli also on the move to Dallas in exchange for James Johnson, Wes Iwundu, and a second-round pick

As part of the J.J. Reddick trade, Nicolo Melli has also been moved to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for James Johnson, Wes Iwundu, and a second-round pick , according to Shams Charania.

3:21pm - Chriss dealt to Spurs

The Golden State Warriors have traded forward Marquese Chriss and cash to the San Antonio Spurs, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.

3:19pm - Theis headed to Bulls

The Bulls added another big man at the deadline, acquiring Daniel Theis in exchange for Mo Wagner. 

3:16pm - Miami the favourite to sign Aldridge?

The San Antonio Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge are expected to work on a buyout. If he becomes a free agent, the Miami Heat are the favourite to sign the 35-year-old, according to Marc Stein.

3:15pm - Olynyk, Bradley headed to Houston

Canadian Kelly Olynyk and Avery Bradley are heading to Houston as part of the return for Victor Oladipo. The teams will also swap picks. 

3:11pm - Raptors keeping Lowry

Kyle Lowry might be sticking with the Raptors afterall. According to Adria Wojrarowski, the Raptors did not find a deal for the 35-year old and will be keeping Lowry for the rest of the season.

3:09pm - Heat acquire Oladipo at the buzzer

The Miami Heat have acquired guard Victor Oladipo from the Houston Rockets, says Adrian Wojnarowski. Oladipo is on the move for the second time this season after being traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Rockets earlier this season.

3:06pm - Hornets acquire Wanamaker

The Charlotte hornets have acquired guard Brad Wanamaker from the Golden State Warriors, says Shams Charania. 

2:59pm - Drummond, Cavs working on buyout

The Cleveland Cavaliers could not find a trade partner for Andre Drummond and will work out a buyout with the 27-year-old centre. 

2:57pm - The Mavericks close to acquiring Reddick

The Dallas Mavericks are "close" to acquiring veteran shooter J.J. Reddick from the New Orleans Pelicans, says Shams Charania.

2:54pm - Raps clear more space, trade Davis to Kings

The Raptors have traded guard Terrance Davis to the Sacramento Kings for a future seoncd-round pick, says Adrian Wojnarowski. 

2:52pm - Sixers still in on Lowry

Despite the acquisition of George Hill, the 76ers talks surrounding Kyle Lowry were "too strong" ro rule them all the way out, according to Marc Stein.

2:46pm - Raptors asked teams for final offers

According to Brian Windhorst on The Jump, the Raptors have asked all teams involved to make their final offers for Kyle Lowry before the deadine. 

2:35pm - Lowry offers 'underwhelming'

According to TSN's Josh Lewenberg, the offers for Kyle Lowry have been underwhelming and the team is comfortable keeping the 35-year old past the 3pm deadline. 

2:31pm - Clippers finalizing trade for Rondo

The Los Angeles Clippers are finalizing a trade to acquire veteran point guard Rajon Rondo for guard Lou Williams, two second-round picks and cash, according to Shams Charania.

2:08 - Raps trade Thomas to Jazz

The Toronto Raptors continue to move assets, trading Matt Thomas to the Utah Jazz for a future second-round pick, says ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal opens up another roster spot for any potential Kyle Lowry trade.

 

2:03 - Heat and Lakers in on Lowry

The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are the two main suitors for Kyle Lowry, Shams Charnia said on Stadium's NBA Trade Deadline show.

The Lakers are reportedly offering Dennis Schroder and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope but the Raptors are holding out for young forward Talen Horton-Tucker.

The Heat are reportedly offering sharpshooter Duncan Robinson but the Raptors are holding out for young guard Tyler Herro.

Charania says Miami is Lowry's preferred destination. 

12:48pm - Powell moved to Portland

The Toronto Raptors first domino has fallen, as the team moved Norman Powell to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Gary Trent and Rodney Hood, says Adrian Wojnarowski. 

12:44pm - Sixers acquire Hill

The 76ers are finalizing a trade to acquire Oklahoma City Thunder point guard George Hill in a three-team trade with the Knicks. The Sixers send second round picks in 2025 and 2026 to the Thunder. 

 

 

12:42pm - Bjelica headed to Miami

The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to send forward Nemanja Bjelica to the Miami Heat in exchange for Moe Harkless and Chris Silva, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. 

 

12:29pm - Harris, Hampton, and first-rounder on the way to Orlando

The Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic have finalized a deal to send Aaron Gordon and Gary Clark to the Nuggets in exchange for Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton, and a protected 2025 first-round pick, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. 

12:26pm - Chicago acquires Brown, Wagner from Wizards

The Chicago Bulls continue to add to pieces to their roster, acquiring Troy Brown and Mo Wagner from the Washington Wizards for Daniel Gafford and Chandler Hutchinson, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. 

12:19pm - Nuggets closing in on Gordon

The Magic continue their busy day as they are "close" on a deal that would send Aaron Gordon to the Denver Nuggets, says Shams Charania. 

12:13pm - 76ers do not consider themselves leader for Lowry

Contrary to earlier reports, the Philadelphia 76ers do not consider themselves as the current leader in discussion for Kyle Lowry and are exploring other trade options, according to Sixers reporter Kyle Neubeck. 

11;35am - Sixers nearing Lowry deal?

According to Brian Windhorst, Kyle Lowry is preparing to be traded to the 76ers. 

11:30am - Celtics acquire Fournier

The Boston Celtics are finalizing a deal to acquire Evan Fournier from the Orlando Magic for two second-round picks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.

The 28-year-old is averaging 19.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists this season. 

11:19am - Magic continue trade diiscussions

The Orlando Magic continue trade discussions following the moving of Nikola Vucevic, with both the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics emerging as suitors for Evan Fournier, according to Mac Stein. Other bidder could emerge depending on how the Kyle Lowry domino falls. 

 

11:02am - Vucevic on the move to Chicago

The Orlando magic have traded star centre Nikola Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Chicago Bulls for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and two first-round picks in 2021 and 2023, according to ESPN's Adrian Woknarowski. 

 Vucevic will try to get the Bulls into the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-2017 season. They are currently 1.5 games behind the Boston Celtics for the eighth seed. 

10:38am - Orlando continues to listen on Vucevic, Gordon

The Orlando Magic continue to work on a trade for forward Aaron Gordon following his request. The team will also continue to listen to offers on two-time all-star centre Nikola Vucevic. 

Vucevic is averaging a career-high 24.5 points this season, to go along with 11.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

10:30am - Herro not on the table for Lowry

three-point sharpshooter Duncan Robinson is available from the Heat in trade talks for Lowry. Tyler Herro is not according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

10:19am - Raptors' asking price for the 76ers

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Raptors are asking for point guard Tyrese Maxey, forward Matisse Thybulle, and two first-round picks from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade for Kyle Lowry.

10:05am - McGee headed to the Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are finalizing a deal to acquire centre JaVale McGee from the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The Cavaliers will receive centre Isaiah Hartenstein, a 2027 unprotected second-round pick and a 2023 protected second-round pick, protected through No.46. 

McGee, 33, is a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. He is averaging 8.0 points and 5.2 rebounds this season. 

9:07am - Lowry's last dance?

The morning after what could have been his final game as a Toronto Raptor, Kyle Lowry remains the biggest trade piece available at this year's trade deadline. According to TSN's Josh Lewenberg, Lowry spoke like a player who knew he played his final game for the franchise. 

 
“I’m going to be honest, usually I bulls--- y'all, but it was kinda weird tonight not knowing what the next step would be, understanding there are things that could possibly be done on the front of me and the other guys on our team and the organization,” Lowry said following Wednesday’s 135-111 win over the Denver Nuggets.

“So, it's kinda weird, I'm gonna be honest with you, but it was great to get a win, it felt good to be out there and, of course, it would've been crazier if it was in Toronto. But it was different tonight, for sure. I mean, who knows what's going to happen? No one knows what's going to happen but it was definitely, for sure, different.”

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat are seriously engaged in trade talks with the Raptors. 

7:43pm, March 24 - Drummond headed to the Big Apple?

The New York Knicks have emerged as a serious destination for Cleveland Cavaliers centre Andre Drummond, according to The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor.

Drummond, 27, has not played since Feb. 12 as the Cavaliers continue to search for a trade partner for the former ninth overall selection in the 2012 NBA Draft. Drummond is in the final year of his contract, which carries a cap hit of $28 million.