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76ers trade Michael Carter-Williams, K.J. McDaniels in frenzied afternoon

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Two first-round draft picks weren’t enough for Sixers’ GM Sam Hinkie.In a shocking move Thursday afternoon, Philly took part in a four-team blockbuster trade that sent Michael Carter-Williams to the Bucks in a deal that netted the Sixers the Lakers first rounder (protected if it’s a top-five choice).Carter-Williams is the fifth player in NBA history to win the Rookie of Year Award in one season and be traded in the next — Chris Webber (1994-95).MCW was taken a little off guard, as he tweeted:“I can’t lie I’m shocked. I love this city thank you for everything. I can honestly say I gave it my all. I wish Philly nothing but the best”The details of the trade came out just as the 3 p.m. deadline had passed, but a second trade was reported to also have been completed. This one sends reserve forward K.J. McDaniels to the Rockets in exchange for Isaiah Canaan and a second-round pick.Earlier in the day, Hinkie made a sly move to acquire JaVale McGee and a first round pick (protected if it’s in the top 18) from the Nuggets.The 76ers don’t part with any real assets in the deal, but essentially get a free draft pick to take on McGee’s salary. It is expected that he will be waived by Philly.The Sixers could have as many as four first-round picks, with nearly a half-dozen second rounders in the 2015 NBA Draft in June.A bevy of other last-minute deals took place in the NBA Thursday afternoon.The Pistons got Reggie Jackson, the Thunder Enes Canter, Steve Novak and Kyle Singler and the Jazz Kendrick Perkins in a three-team deal. The Nets and T’Wolves swapped Kevin Garnett and Thaddeus Young. The Kings and Wizards traded Andre Miller and Ramon Sessions. Portland acquiredArron Afflalo andAlonzo Gee from the Nuggets, who recieved Thomas Robinson, Will Barton, Victor Claver and a2016 first-round pick (lottery protected). Goran Dragic was dealt to the Heat.