Is this a travel?

[smginnis]

I'm doing this sans book, so I'm sure I'm up for correction, but..

When a player in possession of the ball picks up his pivot foot, he must pass or shoot prior to putting the pivot foot back to the floor... Dropping the ball to himself is not one of the two, so its a travel.

Don't have the book to quote, but it does matter if the defender touches it. I'm sure the offensive player can even throw the ball at the defender on purpose, much like one might experience on inbound (though this might result in a T). Is there any provisions that prohibit the offensive player from throwing the ball against a defensive player on purpose? I think its a deflected pass, intentional or not.