The drama in Miami is finally over—Jimmy Butler has found a new home in the Bay. Meanwhile, the Lakers pulled off a remarkable trade for Luka Dončić. But what about everything in between? Who came out on top, and who took a loss? Let’s break it all down.

Jimmy Butler to the Warriors – A

The Warriors had to make a move, and it doesn’t get much better than Jimmy Buckets. With Steph and Butler’s championship window closing, they now pose a serious threat to all contenders.

Andrew Wiggins to the Heat – B

Despite all the drama and toxicity, Pat Riley still managed to get a decent return. Wiggins could be a solid piece for Miami, depending on what other moves they make in the offseason. Plus, with their young talent developing, the Heat could be a tough team next year.

Luka Dončić to the Lakers – A+

I mean, it’s Luka Dončić. Have I been extremely critical of him? Yes. Have I called him a defensive cone? Also yes. But Luka has shown flashes of being able to hold his own on defense, and at the end of the day, he’s a top-five—arguably top-three—offensive option. The Lakers have found their successor for when LeBron James decides to call it quits… another 20 years from now.

Anthony Davis to the Mavs – Z-

The Mavs traded Luka for every excuse in the book and claimed they were in “win-now” mode. Well, now AD is out indefinitely, and there goes that. We can point fingers at Nico Harrison, but we can also speculate that this decision came from higher up.

De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs – A

Wemby finally has his running mate, and the Spurs will add even more talent through the draft. In the meantime, they have the luxury of soaking up knowledge from Chris Paul. Fox is the second option this team needed, complementing their young core, including Castle.

Zach LaVine to the Kings – C

Did the Kings forget that LaVine and DeRozan already played together—and it didn’t work? This isn’t a knock on LaVine; he’s having a phenomenal season. Honestly, I would’ve loved to see him land somewhere like Denver. For this trade to pay off, the Kings will need to hit in the draft.

Brandon Ingram to the Raptors – B

When healthy, Ingram is an absolute bucket. I like what the Raptors are building with Scottie Barnes, IQ, and RJ Barrett, and now they’re adding Ingram into the mix. But his injury history will determine the true value of this trade.

De’Andre Hunter to the Cavs – A+

The Cavs addressed their biggest area of concern by bringing in a guy who’s having a fantastic season and adds even more versatility to an already well-rounded roster. Hunter may be known as a 3&D guy, but he brings more than that to the table. This was the most underrated move of the deadline, and the Cavs are legitimate contenders this year and beyond.

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