2011 NBA trade deadline
Two New York stars and a changing map
Carmelo Anthony reached the Knicks, Deron Williams landed with the Nets and Boston unexpectedly moved Kendrick Perkins.
Why this window matters
#7 in the Sportsboxd NBA trade deadlines ranking
The deadline accelerated the star-movement era and gave both New York-area franchises a marquee centerpiece before the Nets moved to Brooklyn.
In the order it happened
The transaction timeline
Major signings, trades and roster decisions are ordered by announcement or completion date. Open linked trades for the original package and every downstream asset.
February 22 · Trade
Carmelo Anthony reaches New York
The Knicks sent a deep player-and-pick package to Denver to pair Anthony with Amar'e Stoudemire.
February 23 · Trade
Deron Williams lands with the Nets
New Jersey answered the Knicks' star move by acquiring Williams from Utah for Derrick Favors, Devin Harris and two firsts.
February 24 · Trade
Boston unexpectedly moves Kendrick Perkins
The defending East champion traded its starting center to Oklahoma City for Jeff Green and Nenad Krstić.
February 24 · Deadline day
Portland adds Gerald Wallace
The Trail Blazers added a versatile veteran as a crowded final day redistributed starters across both conferences.