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Josh Robbins: The #Magic have officially waived Hakim Warrick. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hakim Warrick 

Rick Bonnell: if Magic waives Warrick, I bet he gets picked up fairly quickly by a team in playoff hunt. Boston, for instance, makes some sense. Twitter @rick_bonnell

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Hakim Warrick 

Sam Amick: The Magic are expected to waive Hakim Warrick, who they received in the deal with Charlotte that sent Josh McRoberts to Bobcats. Twitter @sam_amick

Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic, Hakim Warrick, Josh McRoberts 

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Redick deal is part of a three-way trade with Charlotte. As @Marc J. Spears reported, Hakim Warrick goes to Magic for Josh McRoberts. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic, Trade, Hakim Warrick, Josh McRoberts 

Ken Berger: League source confirms Bobcats awaiting league approval to send Hakim Warrick to Orlando or Josh McRoberts. Twitter @KBergCBS

Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic, Trade, Hakim Warrick, Josh McRoberts 

Rick Bonnell: BREAKING: Bobcats dealing Hakim Warrick for Josh McRoberts. Twitter @rick_bonnell

Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic, Trade, Hakim Warrick, Josh McRoberts 

According to sources close to the situation, Warrick’s camp had been working on securing a buyout for the veteran over the past couple months so the forward could choose his next career destination. However, they couldn’t come to a separation agreement with the Hornets. Warrick is set to earn $4 million this season, with a team option for the 2014 season. HoopsWorld

Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Hakim Warrick 

From the beginning, it appeared Warrick didn’t fit Hornets head coach Monty Williams’ preferred style of play. After the Hornets’ preseason loss to Atlanta, Williams told HOOPSWORLD that Warrick needed to learn to play the team’s style. “He has to keep working,” Williams said to HOOPSWORLD of Warrick back in October. “He has to keep working at it and he’s got to play the way that we play.” HoopsWorld

Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Hakim Warrick 

Sean Kelley: Want to thank Hakim Warrick for being a true pro while with the #Hornets. Wish him the best with the Bobcats. Twitter @SeanKelleyLive

Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Hakim Warrick 

B.J. Evans: Breaking @bobcats News: Team has acquired forward Hakim Warrick @hdubb21 from New Orleans in exchange for Matt Carroll. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Hakim Warrick, Matt Carroll 

Marc Stein: Hearing of a trade in the works: Matt Carroll from Charlotte to New Orleans for Hakim Warrick. Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Hakim Warrick, Matt Carroll 

Warrick is the second-oldest player on the Hornets, but he thinks he can extend his career a few more seasons, if he stays healthy. And every time the Sixers appear on the schedule, the game will mean something to Warrick. "Even if it's not in Philly, you know your family and friends will get a chance to watch," Warrick said. "When the schedule comes out, it's one of those games, you always look at it." Philadelphia Inquirer

New Orleans Hornets, Hakim Warrick 

Paul Coro: NBA approved #Suns trade: Lopez, Warrick, cash to NO & Lakers '14 2nd-rd pick to MIN to get 1st-rd pick, W Johnson & Miller/Dyson contracts. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez, Jerome Dyson 

Jared Dudley: My man @Hakim Warrick just got traded! Wish you best of luck out there in the NO.. Do work, and stay away from them late night Beignets!! Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley, Hakim Warrick 

The New Orleans Hornets' acquisition of center Robin Lopez and forward Hakim Warrick is now official, according to a league source. Procedural issues in making the trade compliant with the NBA and its collective bargaining agreement rules, prevented consummation of the deal for the last two days. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez, Jerome Dyson 

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team acquired three second-round draft picks and sent forward Wes Johnson and a future first-round draft pick to Phoenix in a three-team trade that also involved the New Orleans Hornets. NBA.com

New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez, Jerome Dyson 

The Wolves received two second-round draft picks from New Orleans: a 2013 pick of the Brooklyn Nets and a 2016 pick originally belonging to the Wolves. Both picks were acquired by the Hornets in a July 13, 2012 trade. The Wolves also received a second-round draft pick from Phoenix, a 2014 pick of the Los Angeles Lakers that the Suns acquired on July 11, 2012. NBA.com

New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez, Jerome Dyson 

Also in the trade, Phoenix sent center Robin Lopez and forward Hakim Warrick to New Orleans and the Hornets sent guard Jerome Dyson and center Brad Miller to the Suns. Johnson spent two seasons with the Wolves, averaging 7.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 144 games (127 starts). Minnesota drafted Johnson in the first round (4th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft. NBA.com

New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Brad Miller, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez, Jerome Dyson 

The chances of the Suns completing a trade that sends away Robin Lopez and Hakim Warrick and brings in Wesley Johnson and a first-round pick improved Thursday, but its completion remained tenuous with resolution expected Friday. The three-way agreement among Phoenix, New Orleans and Minnesota did not completely fit collective bargaining agreement rules regarding what the Suns were receiving. Arizona Republic

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Trade, Wesley Johnson, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez 

If the three-way trade does not work, Warrick would remain under contract with Phoenix, and Lopez likely would return on his $4 million qualifying offer for one season. Arizona Republic

Phoenix Suns, Trade, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez