Now that the NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, we examine the winners and losers as well as how badly the Knicks got squashed.

The trade deadline came and went with a splash the size of a pebble entering the ocean. Many reports of potential trades surfaced with no big names moving the day off. The most significant deal happened prior to the deadline, Boogie Cousins relocating from Sacramento to New Orleans.

Here are the winners and losers from an underwhelming period:

Feb 12, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) hug after the game at Golden 1 Center. The Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Winners

New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans acquired a top five big man in DeMarcus Cousins for a three-piece combo and a bag of chips in return, or at least that’s how it felt. In this pace and space era of the NBA, New Orleans created a twin tower with Kentucky stars Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins teaming up. We have not seen two 20 and 10 guys on the same team since David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

It remains to be seen if a change of scenery will improve Cousins attitude on the court. Nevertheless, as long as the Pelicans can improve the shooters around these two, this team should have long lasting success.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder pulled off the second biggest heist of this trade season. They received Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott from the Bulls. It was only a matter of time before GM Sam Presti made moves to beef up the lineup around triple double machine Russell Westbrook. They added a tough as nails PF in Taj Gibson and a much-needed shooter in Doug McDermott.

The Thunder managed to pull this off while keeping Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis and any other noteworthy player on the roster. They also received a second round pick as a throw in, although Russ loses his pregame dancing partner in Cameron Payne.

Jan 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) and forward Nick Collison (behind Lopez) defend against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors

After a hot start to the season, the Raptors were on a downward spiral going into the all-star break. It came as no surprise that they were buyers as the trade deadline approached. The Raptors were able to snag Serge Ibaka and P.J. Tucker 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. Ibaka fills a hole at PF that the Raptors have struggled with over the years. Both acquisitions should bolster a struggling defense.

The asking price was not too much either. Terrance Ross moves on to Orlando but Tucker is a viable three and D replacement. Jared Sullinger has been riding the pine for the Raptors, appearing in only 11 games this year. The only downside to this deal is Ibaka and Tucker’s pending free agency this summer, instilling a sense of urgency to win now.

Houston Rockets

As if the Rockets were lacking in firepower, they lured sixth man of year candidate Lou Williams away from the Lakers. Daryl Morey also managed to clear cap space trading Tyler Ennis to the Lakers and K.J. McDaniels to the Nets. The Rockets can take on veteran buyout casualties with the free cap room.

Feb 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks president Phil Jackson and general manager Steve Mills look on during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Losers

New York Knicks

Despite every attempt by Phil Jackson to mentally break Carmelo Anthony and force him to waive his no trade clause, he is still a Knick.

Carmelo 1 – Management 0.

Advanced discussions between the Knicks and the T-Wolves led to nowhere. The trade would have featured a point guard swap of Ricky Rubio for Derrick Rose. At 3:01 p.m., the two teams could not agree on terms because the Knicks wanted another piece in addition to Rubio. Unfortunately, Derrick Rose has not been the point guard the Knicks need regardless of his individual statistics. Instead of getting a defensive minded, playmaking point guard, the Knicks will most likely let Derrick Rose walk over the summer without receiving anything of value back.

Sacramento Kings

Sacramento received Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans Langston Galloway and a 1st round pick for their former franchise player Demarcus Cousins. According to Sacramento owner Vivek Ranadive, he sees Stephen Curry potential in Buddy Hield, which is probably a stretch. Tyreke Evans is oft hurt and Langston Galloway is an NBA journeyman. In addition, the first round pick is top three protected. Sacramento missed a King’s ransom and accepted a bag of bones instead. Furthermore, the organization took a PR hit after voicing support for keeping Cousins all throughout the year.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls were almost as bad as Sacramento on the trade deadline. They sent out a young shooter in McDermott for an aged shooter Anthony Morrow. Morrows ability to create shots is limited. The Bulls also added Cameron Payne to a log jammed backcourt already featuring Rajon Rondo, Michael Carter Williams and Jerian Grant. Joffrey Lauvergne does have upside, but the Bulls should have been able to receive more in return for what they lost. This trade is a clear demonstration of lack of direction from the front office.

Jan 24, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) stands during a break in action against the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers had an abundance of big men to trade away and decided to send Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks. Immediately, this trade looks like a win, clearing way for Joel Embiid and Dario Saric while adding a much needed wing player in Justin Anderson.

Unfortunately, the 76ers moved the wrong big man as Noel would suit their style of play going forward more than Jahlil Okafor does. Furthermore, with Embiid nursing injury and Ben Simmons season in question, the 76ers are not in a position yet to take chances on losing assets.

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