While Kyrie Irving's trade to the Mavericks may go down as the biggest trade of this cycle, there could still be plenty more movement before the NBA trade deadline. The Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves are in discussions on a three-team deal that would send D'Angelo Russell to Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook and draft compensation to the Utah and Mike Conley Jr. to Minnesota, sources tell The Athletic's Shams Charania and Tony Jones.Follow along here as The Athletic's staff reports on what we're hearing and offers instant analysis of any deals.When is the NBA trade deadline?Thursday at 3 p.m. ETRequired readingInside the Kyrie Irving trade negotiations: Why the Mavericks beat out Lakers, Suns and other offersNBA Trade Deadline Big Board 2.0: O.G. Anunoby, Fred VanVleet near the topHollinger: At NBA trade deadline, follow the money on tax-team dealsSign up for The Bounce to get daily updates from Shams Charania as well as insight and entertainment from Zach Harper a
Clouds of trade smoke will billow out and eventually blanket the basketball world between now and the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. Discerning hoop heads.