The 2025-26 NBA trade season began when the Atlanta Hawks finally ended the Trae Young era by sending the star point guard to the Washington Wizards. While plenty of notable rumors have swirled since the Young trade, there weren't any other trades executed until the weekend before the NBA trade deadline, which featured a pair of deals.
First, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls pulled off a three-team trade that featured the Cavs sending De'Andre Hunter to the Kings for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder. Then, the Hawks made another deal, sending Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and a pair of second-round picks.
NBA trade deadline week is now here, with the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga taking center stage. Will the Milwaukee Bucks actually pull the trigger and deal away their long-time superstar?
There are plenty of other rumors buzzing, including a shocker that dropped Monday night in the form of a possible James Harden trade. The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be at the front of the line for Harden, with talks of a possible Darius Garland swap coming to light.
Other names such as Anthony Davis, Ja Morant, Domantas Sabonis and Jonathan Kuminga have been bandied about for quite some time. Follow along with ClutchPoints' 2026 NBA trade deadline tracker for news and analysis of every trade, plus a look at plenty of rumors.
2026 NBA trade deadline tracker
Giannis not stoked about Warriors trade?
Jason Patt ·The Warriors are making an all-in trade push for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports rumblings that The Greek Freak might not be as excited about the possibility of teaming up with Stephen Curry as previously believed. Why? "Antetokounmpo could be turned off by the idea of joining an older team and/or facing the sort of criticism that Kevin Durant continues to absorb to this day about teaming up with Curry," writes Fischer.
Harden interested in Wolves, Hawks?
Jason Patt ·The Cavs may be at the forefront of the James Harden trade discussions, but The Stein Line reports the Timberwolves and Hawks as two other teams Harden has some level of interest in. ClutchPoints also reported on the Wolves being involved. However, it appears Minnesota is more focused on the Giannis Antetokounmpo chase, while Atlanta doesn't seem to be a serious suitor.
Clippers turned down Cavs' Harden request
Jason Patt ·While the Clippers and Cavs have had trade talks about a James Harden-Darius Garland swap, LA doesn't want to include any extra draft capital alongside Harden, according to ClutchPoints' Tomer Azarly and Brett Siegel.
