Nets acquire swingman McDaniels from Rockets
By BRIAN MAHONEY
NEW YORK (AP) _ A person with knowledge of the details says the Brooklyn Nets have acquired swingman K.J. McDaniels from the Houston Rockets.
The person says the Nets are sending a future draft pick to the Rockets, but details are still being finalized. The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity because the deal would not be official until approval by the league office.
McDaniels has played in just 29 games this season, struggling to find playing time in Mike D’Antoni’s first season as coach. The 2014 second-round pick of Philadelphia was dealt to Houston the following February, and the trade clears about $3.4 million for the Rockets to upgrade their roster.
The Nets also waived guard Marcus Thornton, acquired Wednesday in their trade with Washington.
Mavs get Noel from Philadelphia
UNDATED (AP) _ The Mavericks have acquired big man Nerlens Noel from Philadelphia, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The Sixers get Andrew Bogut, Justin Anderson and a protected first-round draft pick in the deal.
Deron Williams headed to Cavs after Mavs waiver
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI
The Dallas Mavericks waived point guard Deron Williams on Thursday, and the five-time All-Star is now looking to join the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Williams plans to join up with LeBron James to give the Cavs the backup point guard they need. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because Williams has to clear waivers before signing with Cleveland.
Williams is averaging 13.1 points and 6.9 assists for the Mavericks this season. The 32-year-old is a five-time All-Star.
James said earlier this season that the Cavaliers were in need of another play-maker off the bench to backup starter Kyrie Irving.