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 Athlore 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
The draft, major signings, trades and roster decisions are ordered chronologically. Complete draft boards, trade packages and free-agent jersey changes are embedded at the moment they happened.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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