Portland's big day, and a 2012 deadline roundup

It was a busy day for the Portland Trail Blazers, the team making a pair of deals and a change at head coach.

In the midst of a major slump that was topped off by a 42-point loss to the struggling Knicks on Wednesday night, the Blazers unloaded a pair of starters in deals that netted the team expiring contracts and draft picks.

First, Portland sent Gerald Wallace, who has a player option for the 2012-13 season, to the New Jersey Nets for Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams and a 2012 first round pick that is top-three protected.

Next, the Blazers dealt starting center Marcus Camby to the Rockets for Hasheem Thabeet, Johnny Flynn and a 2012 second round pick.

And finally, the team fired coach Nate McMillan. The Blazers went 266-269 under McMillan, never winning a playoff series.

The rest of the day's moves: