Larsen: Some NBA talent finally moved from West to East in this year’s trade deadline — but it might just be a temporary reprieve

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 file photo,Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris, left, passes the ball as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. Toronto, Milwaukee and Philadelphia made their moves. Anthony Davis will have to wait until the summer for his. The New Orleans Pelicans held onto Davis but dealt Nikola Mirotic to the Bucks, one of the Eastern Conference contenders who fortified their teams on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 before the NBA trade deadline. The Raptors are getting center former All-Star center Marc Gasol from Memphis. The 76ers, a day after acquiring forward Tobias Harris from the Clippers, sent Markelle Fultz to Orlando and will hope Jonathan Simmons can provide some production where the former No. 1 pick couldn’t.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)