
On January 30, 2018, the Los Angeles Clippers traded 5 time All-Star Blake Griffin, veteran center Willie Reed, and sophomore forward Brice Johnson to the Detroit Pistons for Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanović, a protected 2018 first-round draft pick, and a protected 2019 second-round draft pick.On December 7, 2017, the Philadelphia 76ers traded Jahlil Okafor, Nik Stauskas, and a 2019 second-round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets for veteran forward Trevor Booker.On November 17, 2017, the Phoenix Suns traded Eric Bledsoe to the Milwaukee Bucks for Greg Monroe and two 2018 first-round draft picks.
Splitter won an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014.
On February 19, 2018, Tiago Splitter announced his retirement from basketball due to a hip injury.
Butler won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.
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On February 8, 2018, Caron Butler announced his retirement after 14 professional seasons. Barnes won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in June 2017. On December 11, 2017, Matt Barnes announced his retirement from the NBA via Instagram. Barron played for seven NBA teams during his career, winning one championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. On November 20, 2017, Earl Barron became an assistant coach for the Northern Arizona Suns of the NBA G League, thus ending his 14-year playing career. Lee won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015. On November 19, 2017, David Lee announced his retirement from the NBA via Instagram. During his career, he won one NBA championship with the Lakers in 2010. On October 23, 2017, Metta World Peace was hired as player development coach for the South Bay Lakers, the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA G League affiliate, thus ending his 18-year playing career with the NBA. Brezec had played in Russia, Cyprus, Kuwait, and his native country Slovenia since last playing in the NBA during the 2009–10 NBA season.
On September 2, 2017, Primož Brezec announced his retirement after 21 professional seasons. On August 15, 2017, Tayshaun Prince was announced to be assistant general manager for the Memphis Grizzlies, which signified his retirement after playing 15 seasons and winning one championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. On August 4, 2017, Jason Maxiell signed a ceremonial contract with the Detroit Pistons and officially retired after playing 10 seasons. On July 19, 2017, James Jones was announced to be the vice president of basketball operations for the Phoenix Suns, which signified his retirement after playing 14 seasons and winning two championships with the Miami Heat in 20 and one championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. On July 17, 2017, Paul Pierce signed a ceremonial contract with the Boston Celtics and officially retired as a Celtic after playing 19 seasons and winning one championship with the Celtics in 2008. Main article: List of 2017–18 NBA season transactions Retirement