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Lots of action at NBA trade deadline

Published: Feb. 24, 2005 at 7:05 PM

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Antoine Walker and Keith Van Horn were among the large crowd of players changing teams Thursday at the NBA trade deadline.

Walker was dealt to Boston by Atlanta in exchange for Gary Payton, Tom Gugliotta, Michael Stewart and a first-round draft pick.

Van Horn went from Milwaukee to Dallas for Alan Henderson, Calvin Booth and cash considerations.

In other activity on the busy day of trading:

-- Glen Robinson was dealt by Philadelphia to New Orleans for Rodney Rogers and Jamal Mashburn.

-- Mike James traveled from Milwaukee to Houston for Mike James and Zendon Hamilton.

-- Jiri Welsh was traded by Boston to Cleveland for a first-round choice.

-- New Orleans sent Baron Davis to Golden State for Speedy Claxton and Dale Davis.

-- San Antonio picked up Nazr Mohammed and Jamison Brewer from New York for Malik Rose and two first-round picks.

-- Maurice Taylor went to New York from Houston for Vin Baker and Moochie Norris.

Thursday's action followed Wednesday night's blockbuster trade that saw Chris Webber go from Sacramento to Philadelphia in a six-player deal.

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