Overview

• Houston Rockets landed Kevin Durant and Clint Capela in a landmark seven-team swap to position themselves as genuine title contenders.
• Orlando Magic traded Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and five future first-round picks to acquire sharpshooter Desmond Bane and improve floor spacing.
• LA Clippers bolstered their frontcourt by adding John Collins in a three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to Miami and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a pick to Utah.
• Cleveland Cavaliers upgraded perimeter defense and playmaking by trading Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball to deepen their backcourt.
• Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard and signed Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract to pair a stretch-five with Giannis Antetokounmpo.