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Ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest trades in NBA history. They shocked the world by striking a deal for Luka Doncic, but the move also sent out Anthony Davis and left the team without depth at the center position. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka […]

The NBA trade deadline is always hectic. Over the last few years, teams have regularly made tons of trades, and a bunch of stars have been moved. This year, the drama was even crazier than normal. After all, Luka Doncic was traded for Anthony Davis in a deal that some are calling the biggest trade […]

Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont is continuing to comment about why the team parted ways with Luka Doncic. Dumont is implying that dealing Doncic was right for the franchise’s culture. “In my mind the way teams win is by focus, by having the right character, by having the right culture, and having the right dedication […]

No team found as much success at the NBA trade deadline than the Los Angeles Lakers did before Thursday afternoon. Aside from sending shockwaves through the entire league with their massive trade for Luka Doncic at the expense of Anthony Davis, the Lakers also swung for the fences and continued to push their chips to […]

Even though it took far longer than most expected it would, Jimmy Butler was indeed moved at the NBA Trade Deadline, departing the Atlantic Coast for the Pacific Coast, leaving behind ‘Heat Culture’ for arguably the greatest culture-setter in the history of the NBA, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Butler and Curry have only […]

New Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (recently traded) didn’t play in the team’s 125-11 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks (25-28) on Saturday night, but he introduced himself to the fanbase anyway. The 30-year-old was the first player to talk to the media after the game, showing up to the interview room in street clothes. […]

The Golden State Warriors have something to hope for after the trade deadline. They’ve finally landed a third megastar in Jimmy Butler to boost their championship hopes. Landing the disgruntled star ultimately takes a huge burden on the aging bodies of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Although it was a major win-now move, it wasn’t […]

When news broke that the Lakers’ trade with the Hornets was being rescinded, with Los Angeles getting their picks and players back while Mark Davis returned to Charlotte, it took the NBA by storm. How, fans, pundits, and reporters alike wondered, could LA lose their second-biggest addition from the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline when fans […]

When news broke that Mark Williams had failed his physical with the Los Angeles Lakers and would, as a result, be returning to the Charlotte Hornets, it took the NBA world by storm. Suddenly, the second-most shocking trade the Lakers made before the trade deadline was no more, LA’s need for a certified lob threat […]

While practically every other mid-standings team scrambled, the ever-evolving, second-place Memphis Grizzlies did not waver in their approach to the NBA Trade Deadline this year. Rather than making flashy moves to win a press conference, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman focused on strategic decisions that set the franchise up for long-term success. All things considered, it’s mission […]

The Washington Wizards cooked with grease at the trade deadline, and now they’re sitting pretty with a stash of future assets. The best part is that they didn’t give up much for two first-round picks, AJ Johnson, and more. Here’s a complete summary of the action: Outgoing players (Position, Name, Traded To, Outgoing Salary) F […]

The San Antonio Spurs turned out to be one of the winners from the 2025 NBA trade deadline. The team managed to land a second star to pair with Victor Wembanyama in the form of De’Aaron Fox when they pulled off a blockbuster deal with the Sacramento Kings. And not only did they land one […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a tricky spot, roster-wise, in the aftermath of their trade acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The Dubs had to send away four players to make the deal work, so at the moment, they only have 12 players on the roster, and that’s with Quinten Post’s two-way contract […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have established themselves as a legitimate contender in the Western Conference. They’re second in the West with a 35-16 record. Prior to the trade deadline, the Grizzlies were looking for some minor upgrades to their roster; an acquisition that would finally complete the championship puzzle. But instead, Memphis decided to go with […]

This year’s NBA trade deadline was jam-packed with jaw-dropping moves. The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers set the NBA world ablaze with a blockbuster Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis exchange. And yet, despite all the big moves around the league, the Denver Nuggets decided to stand pat and made no trades before the deadline. […]

The Chicago Bulls finally released a big burden off their hands prior to the trade deadline by getting Zach LaVine off their books. LaVine spent eight seasons in Chicago, serving as the face of the franchise. But despite unloading the heavier burden that was his contract, they somehow failed to move the remaining star from […]

One of the wildest NBA trade deadlines in recent history has officially passed and stars re on the move all over the league. Luka Doncic is a Laker, Anthony Davis is a Maverick, Jimmy Butler is a Warrior and Brandon Ingram is a Raptor after an extremely chaotic week. One star who didn’t end up […]

The Phoenix Suns (25-25) perplexed a number of fans ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, as Kevin Durant became a surprise name on the rumor mill. How they decide to proceed going into the 2025-26 campaign is expected to hinge on how the team finishes this season. Though, even if owner Mat Ishbia agrees to […]

The Washington Wizards-Kyle Kuzma marriage ended with Wednesday’s trade, but he has no hard feelings. The 29-year-old posted a statement in his “Kuz Kontrol” newsletter (curated by Athletiverse) after Washington agreed to the deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. “DC, Thank You,” Kuzma titled the letter. “If this is my last chapter in D.C., just know—it […]

Coming off the news that the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler, the return included such players as Toronto Raptors’ Davion Mitchell, Golden State Warriors’ Kyle Anderson, and former No. 1-overall pick Andrew Wiggins. As former Warrior now Heat star Wiggins got an emotional sendoff from his former head coach Steve Kerr, he would receive praise […]

When news broke that the Philadelphia 76ers were holding KJ Martin out of their contest against the Dallas Mavericks with a “pending trade” designation, it got fans hyped. Finally, fans would get to see Daryl Morey’s off-season masterclass come to fruition,  and the 76ers would be able to use the forward’s inflated cap hit to […]

The Atlanta Hawks decided to move on from Bogdan Bogdanovic at the trade deadline, sending him and three future second-round draft picks to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Terance Mann and Bones Hyland. After the trade was announced, Bogdanovic took to Twitter/X to send a heartfelt farewell to fans of the Hawks. “Atlanta, […]

The Dallas Mavericks did not do much to endear themselves to their fan base with the trade between the Los Angeles Lakers involving franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. While Davis is a star in his own right, Mavericks fans were understandably frustrated following the initial news of the trade. But during his introductory […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most active teams leading up to the NBA trade deadline. After shocking the NBA world by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, they followed that up by addressing their center needs in Mark Williams in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. The trades left the Lakers’ […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers are exiting the trade deadline with a losing record and a spot just outside of the play-in. Daryl Morey still believes they can win a championship. Morey doubled down on his approach to bring three stars together and figure out the rest later. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul […]

An unparalleled NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Golden State Warriors have locked down one of their best role players for the future. The team has converted two-way 7-foot center Quinten Post to a two-year standard NBA contract, George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN, per Shams Charania. Post, […]

What is the best word you can come up with to describe the 2025 NBA trade deadline? For everyone around the league, this trade deadline period was nothing short of shocking due to the number of former champions and All-Stars that were moved. Of course, everything started when the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline may have been the most consequential one ever, with the Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler deals only the tip of the iceberg. Senior NBA insider Shams Charania is exhausted after covering the flurry of news, via ESPN. .@ShamsCharania after the trade deadline 😭 Wildest deadline in NBA history? pic.twitter.com/nvUlttZMSO — […]

After the Miami Heat trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors was made official Thursday, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke for the first time regarding the news. As there had been some drama with the Heat and Butler that involved Spoelstra, he had nothing but good things to say regarding his former […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers decided not to trade Guerschon Yabusele at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Teams were interested in Yabusele, a forward who can shoot, dribble and pass while also moonlighting as a center in smaller lineups. Darl Morey decided to keep the versatile forward for the rest of the season. The […]

The Detroit Pistons are optimistic after their activity at the NBA trade deadline. President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon spoke to the media about the acquisition of Dennis Schroder and Lindy Waters III at the NBA trade deadline. The Pistons scooped up the two veteran guards as a part of the Jimmy Butler deal to […]

There is really no way to describe what happened at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. A total of 10 different players with at least one championship were traded, and nine different All-Stars now find themselves on new teams, headlined by Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. On top of all the trades, no storyline was greater […]

It’s one thing to engineer a one-sided deal, but the Washington Wizards pulled off a heist just before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Not only did they acquire a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies, but they gave up little to get it. The full details are below, via NBA.com. Wizards get: Colby Jones Alex […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and for the most part, the Boston Celtics stood pat. That certainly wasn’t true for the rest of the league, as a plethora of big blockbuster trades were made. And while the C’s weren’t directly involved in those deals, the ever-changing makeup of the league could […]

Even though the Miami Heat traded away Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, there have been new details emerged of the faltered relationship between the two parties. As Butler had qualms with the Heat regarding their long-term commitment and other aspects, the star believed the team willfully made changes to shut him out. As […]

Quentin Grimes is on the move again. At this point in his NBA career, the Philadelphia 76ers’ new wing is perhaps more accustomed to moving places than he is to staying put. Although he’s joining another new team at the trade deadline, familiarity with some of the new faces should make his transition easier. Grimes […]

The NBA trade deadline was one of the busiest that it’s been in years, and a number of superstars were on the move to new teams. One of those trades was Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, which ended up involving several players and five teams. It took some time to get it approved, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived veteran center Daniel Theis, after acquiring him in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. As part of the deal, the Thunder sent cash considerations to the Pelicans for Theis and a 2031 second-round pick The move freed up space for the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is excited about the team’s new make-up. The Lakers made headlines around the world for trading for Luka Doncic. Then in quieter fashion, the team bulked up the front court by adding center Mark Williams. James is not worried at all about team chemistry, in light of the recent […]