3:00 p.m. EST on Feb. 18 marked the last day that any NBA team could make a trade with another NBA team. Despite the fact that last year's NBA trade deadline featured more trades within 24 hours than the NBA had ever experienced, this season's deadline stayed relatively quiet.

The lack of activity did not come as a surprise to most analysts, since the NBA salary cap is due to increase by $20 million in each of the next two years. Therefore, teams would be less inclined to ship players with more than a few years left on their contract elsewhere, because even if they are currently considered a bust, their current salary would not be as expense of a deal in future years.

Regardless, eleven trades transpired before the trade deadline, and here is how they turned out:

TRADE #1

Charlotte Hornets get:

Courtney Lee SG (from Grizzlies): A-

Memphis Grizzlies get:

PJ Hairston, SF (from Hornets); Chris Andersen C; and two second-round picks (from Heat): A-

Miami Heat get:

Brian Roberts, PG (from Hornets): C

Conclusion:

The biggest winner of this trade is Charlotte. Courtney Lee has proven himself to be a gifted scorer, and with the news of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist being out for the season, they need more scoring in order to make the playoffs down the stretch. The Grizzlies do not just get change in return; however, with Chris Andersen adding some depth to the center position as Marc Gasol returns from an injury. PJ Hairston is a young defensive prospect whose recruitment to the Grizzlies only adds on to one of the most defensively sound teams in the NBA. Miami looks to free up cap space in receiving Brian Roberts, but gives up a bit too much in dealing two second-round picks in the process.

TRADE #2

Detroit Pistons get:
Tobias Harris, SF: B

Orlando Magic get:
Brandon Jennings, PG; Ersan Ilyasova, PF: A

Conclusion:

In an effort to make a playoff push, the Pistons have acquired Tobias Harris. Although Harris has shown that he can play, he has also shown to be inconsistent and injury prone. This trade is certainly a gamble to some degree for the Pistons. Though, the Magic receive loads in return for Harris. Brandon Jennings is a proven starter in the NBA at the PG position, but did not pan out very well in Detroit. He has a fresh start in Orlando, as a mentor towards younger players like Elfrid Payton and Victor Oladipo. Ersan Ilyasova is a floor spreading big man who has been averaging 11 PPG as a starter for Detroit.

TRADE #3

Miami Heat get:

Protected second-round pick: C

New Orleans Pelicans get:

Jarnell Stokes, F; $700,000 cash: C

Conclusion:

Not much can be said about this trade as the Miami Heat continue their player dump in order to avoid paying the luxury tax, which is only paid if a team is over the salary cap. They do, however, get a second round pick back for a small sum of cash and a below-average player.

TRADE #4

Chicago Bulls get:

Second-round pick (from Atlanta via Utah); Justin Holiday, SG: B

Atlanta Hawks get:

Kirk Hinrich, PG: B+

Utah Jazz get:

Shelvin Mack, PG - B

Conclusion:

In terms of players, all three of the guys in this trade do not have a very high NBA usage. However, they each have an upside. Justin Holiday has championship experience with the Warriors, Shelvin Mack has some upside with some starting experience, and Kirk Hinrich is a great three-point shooter and a respected veteran. This trade will not turn many heads on the stat sheet, but should not be overlooked.

TRADE #5

Detroit Pistons get:

Donatas Montiejunas, PF; Marcus Thornton, SF: A

Houston Rockets get:

Joel Anthony, PF; 2016 first-round pick (top-eight protected): B-

Conclusion:

The complete mess that is the Houston Rockets organization begins their rebuilding process by letting go of two talented players who did not pan out, for relatively nothing. The first-round pick is their prize in this trade, but the real winners are the Pistons. Montiejunas averaged 12 PPG just last season, and Marcus Thornton averaged 21 PPG just five years ago, and he is not even in his 30s yet. The Pistons are going to be deep team down the stretch.

TRADE #6

Oklahoma City Thunder get:
Randy Foye, SG: B-

Denver Nuggets get:

Steve Novak, SF; D.J. Augustin, PG; two second-round draft picks: A-

Conclusion:

All three of the players involved in this trade have recently seen career low numbers, so it is healthy for all of these players to receive a change in scenery. Randy Foye is a solid veteran, but the Thunder gave up too much in this trade. DJ Augustin gets a starting job in Denver, where he will most likely produce more, and Steve Novak is a proven three-point specialist. With the addition of two second-round picks, this trade was a bargain for the Nuggets.

TRADE #7

Cleveland Cavaliers get:
Channing Frye, F (from Magic): B

Portland Trail Blazers get:
Anderson Varejao, C (from Cavs); conditional first-round pick (from Cavs): B+

Orlando Magic get:

Jared Cunningham, SG (from Cavs); second-round pick (from Blazers): B-

Conclusion: The Cavs get a three-point shooting big man in Channing Frye who also adds a veteran perspective to the locker room. The Magic get depth at shooting guard along with a pick, continuing to prepare for the future. The biggest winners are Portland, who not only receive a first-round pick, but also receive an underrated center in Anderson Varejao, who has starting potential if he stays healthy.

TRADE #8

Phoenix Suns get:
Kris Humphries, PF; DeJuan Blair, PF; protected first-round pick: B+

Washington Wizards get:

Markieff Morris, PF: A+

Conclusion: The Suns begin a much-needed rebuilding process with two underutilized big men. Although Kris Humphries is the most hated player in the NBA, he also averaged 11 rebounds just four years ago. However, the overwhelming winner in this trade is most certainly the Wizards. Markieff Morris is poised to start right away, where he could contribute to a run into playoff contention. Morris has averaged almost 21 PPG in the last five games and looks to increase his production even more for an organization that he actually wants to play for.

TRADE #9

Los Angeles Clippers get:
Jeff Green, SF: A

Memphis Grizzlies get:

Lance Stephenson, SG; first-round pick: A

Conclusion:

This Clippers team has been without a scoring Small Forward for a long time. With Jeff Green, the Clippers receive a much-needed scorer who will split time with veteran Paul Pierce. Lance Stephenson, who led the league in triple-doubles just two years ago, receives yet another chance to start over, in what can be seen as a bit of a gamble by the Grizzlies. The first-round pick they also receive provides a good cushion for what is most likely the most mutually beneficial trade of the trade deadline.

TRADE #10

Philadelphia 76ers get:
Joel Anthony, C: B+

Houston Rockets get:
Rights to 2011 draft pick Chukwudiebere Maduabum: B-

Conclusion: This trade was conducted purely for the purpose of a salary dump on the part of the Rockets. The Sixers receive some veteran experience behind rookie star Jahlil Okafor.

TRADE #11

Portland Trail Blazers get:
Brian Roberts, PG: C+

Miami Heat get:

Cash considerations: B-

Conclusion: The last trade of the deadline finalizes the Heat's successful efforts of avoiding a luxury tax payment. Brian Roberts gets moved once again purely for a second backup point guard in the event that Damian Lillard gets injured for the Blazers.

The trade deadline concluded without a blockbuster deal, but the aforementioned trades are sure to have a lasting effect on several teams' rosters.