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.

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.

Butler led Miami to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, and is famous for his superb play in the postseason. This season, he's averaging 17 points on a career-best 54% shooting from the field, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 25 games.