The Dallas Mavericks’ shocking trade of 25-year-old superstar Luka Dončić to the Lakers for 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis is one example of the power starting to sway back in the other direction. So was the not-as-stunning-but-still-consequential trade of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors.

They acquired forward De’Andre Hunter from the Hawks in exchange for guard Caris LeVert, forward Georges Niang, a trio of second-round picks and a pair of pick swaps, according to ESPN.

As it turned out, the bulk of the NBA trade drama occurred before the day of the deadline. There were no deals Thursday that matched the magnitude of Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis or Jimmy Butler changing teams.

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their push to win a championship this season with a high-quality wing addition to their starting five.

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