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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 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t have the most exciting NBA trade deadline, but they were able to make a necessary move to bolster the roster for the second half of the 2024-25 season. Marcus Smart was sent to the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal that brought Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, a 2025 second-round pick […]

LOS ANGELES – Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, JJ Redick was unable to comment on the team’s trade for Mark Williams as it had not yet been made official by the NBA. But the trade became official before the game ended, paving the way for JJ […]

The Washington Wizards reminded the NBA world on Thursday why it’s important to stockpile second-round draft choices. While the picks individually aren’t worth much, the value increases when teams acquire several. That’s what happened with the Wizards-76ers deal hours before the trade deadline. The full details are below, via ESPN’s Bobby Marks: Wizards receive: 2026 […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner gave a hilarious reaction to not getting dealt at the trade deadline. Aside from trading James Wiseman, Indiana was pretty inactive over the past few days. Head coach Rick Carlisle’s team will now look to continue climbing up the Eastern Conference standings as the current No. 4 seed. Myles Turner […]

The Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline has come to pass for all 30 teams in the league. For the Chicago Bulls, they went through significant change but kept rising star Coby White, who seemed to have drawn interest from several squads. Cam Smith, KC Johnson, and Kendall Gill gave their thoughts on the Bulls’ trades […]

Throughout the 2024-25 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have embraced a “strength in numbers” approach, a strategy shaped mainly by head coach Kenny Atkinson. He firmly believes that team depth is crucial, aiming to keep his starters’ minutes around 30 per game. To achieve this, the Cavs have consistently utilized 10 to 11 players each night, […]

LOS ANGELES – The big question on fans’ minds following the Los Angeles Lakers’ bombshell trade for Luka Doncic, is when Doncic will make his debut on the court. He’s been dealing with a calf injury that’s kept him sidelined since Christmas Day. But his return to the court, and in the Lakers’ purple and […]

Now that the dust has settled, it’s clear that this was one of the most chaotic trade deadlines in league history. In fact, the Dallas Mavericks were at the center of the fiasco, as they were part of possibly the most lopsided trade in the record books. Despite fresh from an appearance at the 2024 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have stayed busy at the trade deadline. They first moved Daniel Theis to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who was let go by the team one day later. The Pelicans’ second move was trading Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Bruce brown, Kelly Olynk, and draft compensation. The Pelicans’ decision […]

Only a short while ago, the Phoenix Suns were expected to make serious noise at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Although they dealt Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets, no major moves occurred in The Desert. Bradley Beal refused to waive his no-trade clause and Kevin Durant wanted no part of a Golden State Warriors […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline ended up being one of the craziest periods we’ve ever seen in league history. Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and De’Aaron Fox are the key headliners of trades that were made, but there were even major discussions about Kevin Durant possibly being traded as well. All the dust has […]

The Golden State Warriors made a late push to acquire Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic before the NBA trade deadline, but discussions ultimately stalled. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Warriors made one final attempt to trade for Vucevic ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline. However, league sources indicated that the […]

The tight-knit Memphis Grizzlies stood relatively pat through the NBA Trade Deadline. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia are gone, but the core of the squad remains intact. There was no wavering from the plan by GM Zach Kleiman’s front office. The Grizzlies ignored Scotty Pippen Jr.’s shooting slump and stuck with the status quo. GG […]

The most electrifying deadline in NBA history has come and gone. Although the Philadelphia 76ers’ fireworks paled in comparison to the explosive deals involving stars like Luka Doncic, Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox, they made a few moves to address some needs. The 76ers remain on the outskirts of the playoff picture but want to […]

One key reason the Cleveland Cavaliers struggled recently against the Boston Celtics was Dean Wade’s absence. Wade is sidelined with a persistent knee injury. Wade’s impact on the court is undeniable; when he plays, the Cavs outscore their opponents by an impressive 7.2 points per 100 possessions. In contrast, that number drops drastically to just […]

Outside of trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks made more moves on their team by acquiring Caleb Martin from the Philadelphia 76ers. That trade took some time to go through because of Martin’s current injury, and they opted against voiding the trade due to his timetable on returning, according to […]

The San Antonio Spurs explored the possibility of acquiring Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young before ultimately landing De’Aaron Fox from the Sacramento Kings, according to senior NBA insider Chris Haynes. “Before the San Antonio Spurs made the move for De’Aaron Fox, they were considering De’Aaron and they were considering Trae Young,” Haynes said Thursday […]

With the NBA trade deadline in the rearview, teams will shift their focus toward the buyout market. Former first-overall pick Ben Simmons could be one of the top players available. Rival teams in both conferences are closely monitoring the three-time All-Star and expect him to be bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, league sources told […]

James Wiseman’s Indiana Pacers career is over after just five minutes of court time in yellow and blue. The Pacers sent Wiseman to the Toronto Raptors at the literal last second of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. The Pacers will send cash considerations to the Raptors in addition to Wiseman, Shams Charania reported. The deal […]

The Detroit Pistons just got help in their backcourt, as Dennis Schroder is landing with the team as a part of the deal that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, according to reporter Omari Sankofa II. Schroder was originally traded to the Utah Jazz, and there were reports that he would be rerouted […]

In the aftermath of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, franchises across the league are finally taking a breather to assess all that has transpired in one of the most memorable and active deadlines in history. The Atlanta Hawks, who currently sit ninth in the Western Conference with a 23-28 record, made surprising decisions to tweak their […]

The Charlotte Hornets acquired center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick from the Phoenix Suns for Cody Martin, Vasa Micic and a 2026 second-round pick, per Shams Charania. The Hornets have been active at the deadline, moving Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers the day before. The Hornets now have a starting-caliber center […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson once again voiced his excitement over the team’s moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline. In a series of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, Johnson reacted to the Lakers’ latest acquisition of Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, praising his skill set and potential impact. “I didn’t know […]

Jusuf Nurkic is happy to be a part of the Charlotte Hornets. As the result of an unsuccessful tenure, the Phoenix Suns dealt Nurkic to the Hornets at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Reacting to the trade, Nurkic tweeted a trio of emojis: two honeybees and one purple circle. The Bosnian did not release an […]

The Memphis Grizzlies waited until the last possible moment, but they got a last-minute trade in as they are sending Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards. The Grizzlies are getting two second-round picks in the deal. “The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in a multi-team […]

The Houston Rockets were rumored to be contemplating making a major move at the trade deadline this year, but they have largely added to the edges of their team. That continued with a trade made right before the buzzer sounded, as they shored up their big man rotation by adding veteran center Cody Zeller in […]

The Atlanta Hawks were busy hours before the trade deadline, trading away De’Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks, and two swaps. Hunter had been in trade talks for the past couple of days, as the Hawks have been trying to shed salary and have more flexibility going […]