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In the hours leading up to the NBA trade deadline teams actively make moves to improve their roster for the future. This season's trade deadline wasn't like the other seasons, as there weren't any major stars that were moved. However, there were tons of players who did switch teams.
There were a few veterans who were moved around the league. A few of the players traded at the deadline couldn't suit up for the team that acquired them, as they were immediately waived.
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Which teams didn't make a deal at the NBA trade deadline?
The LA Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets did not make any changes to their roster.
Teams like the Lakers, Bulls and Heat have been in the trade news all season long but didn't push through with it.
Let's look at five players who were waived immediately after the trade deadline.
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#5. Killian Hayes
The Detroit Pistons didn't trade away Killian Hayes at the deadline but made headlines by waiving the guard. The team has decided to let go of Hayes after four seasons and move on with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey as their future backcourt.
Hayes was drafted by the Pistons in 2020 with the seventh pick. However, he did not develop into the player they wanted him to be and only showed one season of brilliance. Last season, he averaged 10.3 points and 6.2 assists, but his numbers declined this season, as he averaged 6.9 points and 4.9 assists in 42 games.
#4. Marcus Morris
The Philadelphia 76ers made waves at the NBA trade deadline and added a shooter in Buddy Hield. To complete the trade, the Sixers sent Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz, three second-round picks and cash considerations to the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers did not waste time trading him to the San Antonio Spurs for Doug McDermott.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the team will likely buy out Morris.
Morris played 37 games for Philly this season, starting in seven. He was acquired by the Sixers from the LA Clippers during the James Harden trade at the beginning of the 2023-24 season.
#3. Thaddeus Young
The Toronto Raptors moved Thaddeus Young to the Brooklyn Nets at the NBA trade deadline. After the trade, he was waived by the Nets, making him a free agent. Young has played 17 years in the league, starting from the 2007-08 season.
Young spent two and a half seasons with the Raptors as their veteran big man. The 35-year-old will likely be signed by a contending team over the next few days. However, there haven't been any rumors as to which teams have taken interest in him.
#2. Cory Joseph
Cory Joseph started the season with the Golden State Warriors and played only 26 games. However, his days with the team were limited as he was traded to the Pacers. Joseph didn't suit up for Indy, as the team waived him after the deal.
The veteran guard has enough experience in the league and will likely be signed by a contending team that needs a point guard. Joseph averaged 2.4 ppg, 1.2 rpg and 1.6 apg for the Warriors. He won the NBA championship with the Spurs in 2014.
#1. Spencer Dinwiddie
The Nets traded Spencer Dinwiddie to the Raptors for Dennis Schroder after which he was waived. According to Shams Charania, the Canada-based team wanted to "avoid a $1.5 million upcoming contract bonus for games played."
Teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Lakers and Sixers are rumored to be interested in pursuing the veteran guard. Los Angeles is the front-runner to sign Dinwiddie.
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