Kevin Durant remained with the Phoenix Suns through the 3 p.m. cutoff, while Paul George stayed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The Timberwolves have begun to perk up a bit and are close to catching the Clippers in the standings for the No. 6 seed.

Butler leaves the Heat after his troubles in Miami this year made headlines for months. Elsewhere, Brandon Ingram is heading ...

Atlanta is sending De'Andre Hunter to Cleveland. And Philadelphia picked up Jared Butler and draft picks for Reggie Jackson. Read what you missed: ...