BIG DEALS
Here are some recent trades involving unhappy superstars, including the trade's date, trade partner and who was received back.
Dwight Howard, Orlando
Aug. 10, 2012 • L.A. Lakers in four-team deal
Arron Afflalo, Nikola Vucevic, Moe Harkless, Al Harrington, Josh McRoberts, Christian Eyenga, the 12th pick in Thursday's draft and two second-round picks.
Chris Paul, New Orleans
Dec. 15, 2011 • L.A. Clippers
Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu, a Wolves first-round pick used to draft Austin Rivers, two second-round picks.
Deron Williams, Utah
Feb. 24, 2011 • New Jersey
Derrick Favors, Devin Harris, a first-round pick used to draft Enes Kanter and another used to draft Trey Burke, cash.
Carmelo Anthony, Denver
Feb. 22, 2011 • New York in 3-team deal
Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Raymond Felton, Timofey Mozgov, Knicks' first-round pick (since traded to Orlando), two second-round picks and $3 million in cash.
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