NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 5

The Detroit Pistons have a case for being the biggest surprise in the association this season; coming off a 14-68 season, they are currently boasting a 25-25 record, and if the season ended today, they will be making the playoffs outright as the six-seed. Cade Cunningham has been at the heart of the Pistons’ efforts […]

The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t done making trades after acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. After sending Anthony Davis back to Dallas, the Lakers had a glaring hole on the interior and clearly needed to add some more size to the roster. They did just that on Wednesday night when they traded Dalton Knecht, […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison infamously traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers late Saturday night. He received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round pick in return. And he claimed during his press conference on Sunday that he only offered Doncic to the Lakers, which sparked international discourse. But reports of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to acquire starting center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and a pick swap in 2030, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Williams, 23, has not only been one of the league’s most improved frontcourt talents, but he’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ eye may be fixed towards a more fruitful future of title contention, but they are not neglecting the here and now. This past weekend, the Spurs decided to start pushing their chips to the middle of the table, pulling off a trade for De’Aaron Fox to give Victor Wembanyama an All-Star-caliber […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading All-Star forward Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick, which was first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. This first-round pick going to New Orleans is the Indiana Pacers’ 2026 pick acquired by Toronto in their Pascal Siakam […]

The Golden State Warriors are making a surprising decision regarding their newest addition, Jimmy Butler. The franchise traded for the embattled six-time All-Star in a deal that cost them several key role players. Golden State might not be done at the trade deadline as it attempts to get the most out of Stephen Curry’s last […]

With the NBA trade deadline just one day away, the Milwaukee Bucks pulled the trigger on a trade for Kyle Kuzma with Khris Middleton heading to the Washington Wizards. While the deal was originally just between those two teams, that changed late Wednesday evening. The trade was expanded to include the New York Knicks and […]

The San Antonio Spurs made a significant organizational shift with the recent acquisition of NBA All-Star De’Aaron Fox. However, the trade with the Sacramento Kings also meant the Spurs parted ways with three players who have left an indelible mark on the team: Tre Jones, Zach Collins, and Sidy Cissoko. Interim head coach Mitchell Johnson […]

It doesn’t seem as though anyone can count anymore how many bridges Jimmy Butler had to burn just to get his wish of a trade from the Miami Heat to come to fruition, but on Wednesday night, it finally happened. The Heat finally found a suitable trade to send Butler out of town, with the […]

The Golden State Warriors have completed their star search ahead of the NBA trade deadline, acquiring Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday. Kevin Durant had previously been linked to a potential reunion this week, but things took a sudden turn, which shifted the Warriors’ attention to Butler. Durant’s lack of desire to return […]

On the eve of the NBA’s trade deadline, the Miami Heat traded superstar forward Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in a multi-team deal. Details are still rolling in, with five teams already reportedly involved. While all of that gets sorted out, another wild element from the trade surfaced. A fan at Tuesday night’s […]

Just a few days after the shocking Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers trade, the NBA was at it again, this time with a bombshell Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors trade. While official details are not fully confirmed yet, what is 100 percent certain is Butler will be teaming up with Stephen […]

The Golden State Warriors finally found their star to pair with Stephen Curry when they agreed to a trade that will send Jimmy Butler to Golden State and ship Andrew Wiggins and other pieces back to the Miami Heat. With this deal, the long, drawn-out Butler saga comes to an end and he finally has […]

After a nightmare start to the 2024-25 season, the Milwaukee Bucks are slowly coming back to life. They’re currently the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 26-22 record. Milwaukee also emerged victorious at the NBA Cup, replenishing its hopes to win another championship. But although the team is finally playing like a playoff […]

The Miami Heat have agreed to trade six-time All-Star forward Jimmy Butler to the Golden State in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III and a protected first-round pick ahead of the NBA trade deadline, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Upon being traded to the Warriors, Butler has also […]

For the past few seasons, the Washington Wizards have been downright terrible. It’s the same story this year, as they sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with an 8-41 record. With the franchise gearing towards a rebuild, expect the team to be major sellers at the trade deadline as they try to get […]

The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline will go down in the record books as one of the most shockingly entertaining weeks in league history. Amid the swirling rumors, ClutchPoints got a moment with Mitchell Johnson after the San Antonio Spurs made the move for De’Aaron Fox. The interim head coach shed some light on how the […]

The Sacramento Kings introduced Zach LaVine on Wednesday following his acquisition from the Chicago Bulls, marking an unexpected reunion with former teammate DeMar DeRozan. During the press conference, LaVine shared a humorous take on teaming up with DeRozan once again. “I know a couple of guys on the team,” LaVine said. “Obviously, DeMar couldn’t stay […]

As De’Aaron Fox joins the San Antonio Spurs via a trade that registered around the NBA, the All-Star guard opens up about why he wanted to join the Silver and Black. “I just felt that this could be a special team,” Fox told reporters. The Spurs acquired the All-Star about a week after reports surfaced […]

Supermax contracts are one of the NBA’s most prized accomplishments, reserved for players who meet specific criteria, including All-NBA selections. Even the notion of a supermax deal isn’t just about money; it’s a testament to a player’s elite status. Taylor Jenkins believes that honor is a good bet for Beale Street’s most dominant big man. […]

The Sacramento Kings have acquired center Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints. This trade was first reported by NBA insider Marc Stein. Valanciunas, 32, had been a hot topic of trade discussions around the league in recent days leading up to […]

Roughly 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do. Sources close to the team say that internally, there is a different sense of optimism about competing now, as well as the added runway trading for a 25-year-old Luka Doncic gives the team. The Lakers do still […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are ‘gaining traction‘ on a trade surrounding Brandon Ingram, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer on X. They’ve been engaged in talks involving the Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors. Funny enough, on Tuesday, Jeff Teague mentioned that the Hawks should trade for Brandon Ingram. Now, with Thursday’s deadline approaching, it […]

With the NBA trade deadline set for Thursday, speculation surrounding Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns continues to intensify. However, according to a report from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer on The Stein Line, Durant has “serious reservations” about the possibility of being traded to the Golden State Warriors for a second stint. Durant’s […]

The Golden State Warriors have been aggressively pursuing a trade for Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant leading up to the NBA trade deadline. Despite ongoing communication between the two teams, Durant has made it clear that he holds no desire to reunite with Golden State, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. League sources with direct […]

The Washington Wizards (8-41) plan to hold onto Khris Middleton following their trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. The deal, which sent Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, provides Washington with financial flexibility and opens up additional playing time for its young wing players, including AJ Johnson, who was also acquired in […]

As the Sacramento Kings take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, it will look a bit different with the recent blockbuster trade. Now former Kings star De’Aaron Fox was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs as general manager Monte McNair spoke to the media Wednesday about the trade. One of the simple questions McNair […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquiring veteran center Daniel Thies and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Theis, 32, has been involved in several trade rumors this season with the Pelicans looking to move below the tax line. Before making this trade with the Thunder, New Orleans […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green understands the trade buzz surrounding him. Although he’s been with the franchise for 12 years, anything can happen. After all, the Warriors are 100% discussing a Green trade as of writing this. Still, the forward understands the ramifications of this time of year and explained more on his show. […]

After months of rumors and speculation, the Washington Wizards finally dealt Kyle Kuzma on Wednesday. The full details are now out, via ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “[Milwaukee] Bucks get: F Kyle Kuzma, F Patrick Baldwin Jr., 2025 second-round pick (second-most favorable of WAS’ collection) Wizards get: F Khris Middleton, G AJ Johnson, MIL 2028 1st swap […]

As the Miami Heat face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the second game of a back-to-back, there are mere hours left until Thursday’s trade deadline. With Heat star Jimmy Butler the face of trade talks, that situation has been surrounding the team as Bam Adebayo has been the calming voice in the locker […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have suddenly become the topic of league-wide discussions ahead of the NBA trade deadline. As time continues to tick closer to Thursday’s deadline, Durant’s future with the Suns is suddenly very much in question. What many are left wondering around the league is how exactly we got here with […]

When the Utah Jazz made a deal with the Phoenix Suns for 3 1st round picks, NBA insider Brian Windhorst knew it wasn’t the end. After a deal involving the Sacramento Kings fell flat, Collins is a valuable name. He’s averaging 18.1 points and 8.3 rebounds, which is closer to where he was at his […]

The Phoenix Suns (25-24) conclude their four-game road trip Wednesday night against the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder (39-9). However, they will be without star forward Kevin Durant, who has been ruled out due to a left ankle sprain. Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Wednesday that league sources informed him Durant will not play. […]

The Golden State Warriors have made it clear they are looking to make a big move before the upcoming trade deadline, and they are continuing to be linked to a reunion with Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant. In order to make that happen, though, it could result in the Dubs moving on from one […]

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a trade Wednesday, sending Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma. The Bucks also included AJ Johnson and a pick swap while getting Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft compensation in the deal. While some may question the decision to trade a franchise legend like Middleton for a […]

One of the biggest names expected to be moved before the upcoming trade deadline is Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler. The trade saga between the two sides has been drawn out for a couple of months now, with Butler being particular about which team he lands with. One team he’s not interested in joining is […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers re-signed KJ Martin in the summer of 2024, it was effectively to serve as a human trade chip. Sure, he saw the court and actually played pretty well for Nick Nurse’s squad before suffering a foot injury back in December that has kept him out of action since. But ahead of […]