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McCullar (calf) played two minutes in Wednesday's 134-127 double-overtime win over the Nuggets, recording zero points (0-1 FG), two assists and one rebound.

The two-way player hadn't seen action for the Knicks or their G League affiliate since Jan. 17 while managing a calf issue, but he made enough improvement in his recovery to join the parent club ahead of Wednesday's contest. He handled a light role off the bench, checking into the game four times late in the first, second and fourth quarters as well as the first overtime period. McCullar is unlikely to be included in the rotation in the Knicks' next game Friday in Detroit, especially if trade-deadline pickup Dalen Terry and/or Josh Hart (ankle) and Miles McBride (ankle) return from injuries.

The Suns traded Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis to the Bucks on Thursday in exchange for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Richards fell out of favor in Phoenix, making only one four-minute appearance in January, but will get a fresh start in Milwaukee. He should slot right into the backup role behind Myles Turner, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Bobby Portis (hip) currently banged up, Richards and Turner may see the court together at times. If Richards can't get to Milwaukee in time for Friday's game in Indiana, his next chance to suit up will come Monday in Orlando.

The Bucks traded Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Suns for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Anthony was used sparingly by the Bucks this season, with 15.1 minutes per contest across 35 appearances. Minutes may be even harder to come by in Phoenix behind Devin Booker (ankle) and Collin Gillespie, so fantasy managers have no reason to scoop him up for the time being. Anthony can be considered questionable to debut Saturday against the 76ers, with Thursday's game out of the question.

Sexton (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Sexton was traded to the Bulls on Wednesday in a deal that sent Coby White to Charlotte, and the former could make his Bulls debut against Toronto. If Sexton ultimately joins Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (hamstring) on the sidelines, Yuki Kawamura and Mac McClung would be candidates for increased playing time. Jaden Ivey (recently traded), who is listed as probable to make his Bulls debut, could also see increased burn right away.

Dieng (recently traded) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Dieng was acquired via trade Wednesday and may be cleared in time to suit up for this contest. With the Bulls undergoing a rebuild, Dieng will have a chance to carve out a role for himself for the remainder of the season. He's set to be a restricted free agent this summer.

Ivey (recently traded) is probable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Ivey was traded to the Bulls in a three-team deal Tuesday and was initially listed as questionable for Thursday's game. However, it now appears likely he will make his team debut and could see heavy minutes, as Chicago will be shorthanded after a busy deadline. Ivey has played more than 22 minutes only once this season, as he works his way back from a broken leg last year.

Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Jones is slated to miss an eighth straight game due to a hamstring strain. He was deemed available for Chicago's previous contest in Milwaukee on Tuesday but never saw the court. With the Bulls active at the trade deadline and their new additions unlikely to play heavy minutes Thursday, Yuki Kawamura could see an expanded role in Toronto due to Jones' absence.

Pickett (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Nuggets' 134-127 double-overtime loss to the Knicks.

After playing just 10 minutes -- his fewest since the calendar flipped to 2026 -- in Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Pistons, Pickett was dropped from the starting five and moved out of the rotation entirely for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Pickett's absence from the rotation may prove to be short-lived, however. Both Spencer Jones (head) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) exited the game early and didn't return, which could reopen an opportunity for Pickett if neither injured player is able to play in the Nuggets' next game Saturday in Chicago.

The Lakers traded Vincent and a second-round pick to the Hawks on Thursday in exchange for Luke Kennard, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Vincent struggled to stay healthy over three seasons in Los Angeles but will get a fresh start in Atlanta and be a restricted free agent this offseason. He'll compete for backup backcourt minutes with fellow trade acquisitions CJ McCollum and Buddy Hield. Vincent's first chance to make his team debut will come Saturday against the Hornets.

The Hawks traded Kennard to the Lakers in exchange for Gabe Vincent on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Lakers have been in the market for another wing, and they secure an elite sharpshooter with this transaction -- Kennard is a career 44.2 percent shooter from beyond the arc. In Los Angeles, Kennard figures to play a modest role with the second unit. He can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Golden State.