One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to extend its flailing dynasty. Here's how it all went down.

The NBA trade deadline has come and passed.Teams had until 3 p.m. ET Thursday to reach agreements on trades. Activity in the lead-up to the deadline had been at an all-time high, meaning the final hours before the buzzer were filled with plenty more.

Durant, 36, famously signed with the Curry-Klay Thompson-Draymond Green Warriors in the summer of 2016, joining a team that had just lost to the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals a year after defeating Cleveland for its first championship in 40 years.