The Bulls also weren’t done making moves, sending two-time All-Star Nikola Vučević to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick. The Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers also have discussed a trade that would swap James Harden for Darius Garland, Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko reported.

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As soon as Anfernee Simons was sent to Boston for Jrue Holiday in the offseason, many people wondered if the Celtics would eventually flip Simons and his expiring contract before the trade deadline. That answer has been confirmed as yes, they will. The Celtics are sending Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for veteran big man Nikola Vučević.

All of this lines up quite nicely, and according to Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers and Hornets have indeed held preliminary conversations about a Ball trade that would help Cleveland get below the second apron before Thursday's deadline.

James Harden's latest trade request was granted on Tuesday, as the Los Angeles Clippers sent him to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second round pick according to ESPN's Shams Charania.