The three-team trade between Seattle, Cleveland and Chicago is official, with Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West heading to Cleveland is now official.

The trades give Seattle 16 players, so Brent Barry was waived as part of the deal today. Barry is free to sign with whatever team he wants, but has to wait 30 days if he wants to go back to San Antonio.

With Kurt Thomas gone, Johan Petro will start tonight against Portland and get a chance to earn more minutes. Expect to see Robert Swift, Damien Wilkins and Mickael Gelabale on the floor more tonight as well.

I talked to Seattle general manager Sam Presti about the trades, and here are a few of his answers.

Q: Did you expect to be this busy before the deadline?

A: I think you can never predict exactly how things might go for you within a trade deadline period. You set out your objectives and you look to meet those if the right opportunities present themselves. It just so happens this particular week we were able to find situations that fit into our strategic planning.

Q: It looks like you saved about $8 million in cap space over the next two seasons. How do the moves help in the continued rebuilding process of this team?

A: “We’ve gained some flexibility, which allows a young team to assess and determine what decisions need to be made based on the time line for the team. And we feel good about taking another step to solidify a young core, and positioning ourselves to be able to add pieces in the future that will be able to grow with that young core.”

Q: Talk a little bit about the guys you picked up today.

A: “We’re pleased to add a veteran presence to our team. Each one of our new additions adds something to our roster and all bring a tremendous level of professionalism.

“Donyell and Ira both come from a team that went to the NBA finals last year. And Adrian comes is a defensive-minded player and someone who will be a positive influence in our locker room.”

I'll have more reaction from Carlesimo and the players later.