NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 7

The Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden sweepstakes are the talk of the NBA as Thursday’s trade deadline approaches. However, several other marquee names are trade candidates. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is among the most notable. Porter has rehabilitated his value and then some after the Denver Nuggets salary-dumped him to the Nets this […]

In a shocking move, roughly 48 hours away from the NBA trade deadline, the Memphis Grizzlies have traded away star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a deal involving eight total players and three draft picks, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints. The Grizzlies are trading Jackson, John Konchar, Jock Landale, and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers about a Darius Garland for James Harden swap. That rumor started Monday night with a cryptic post from @MGRADS on X and was later clarified by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix and other reporters, including ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and Tomer Azarly. But why would […]

The Dallas Mavericks have plenty of decisions to make, especially with the NBA Trade Deadline on Feb. 5. One of the players mentioned as a potential trade is forward Naji Marshall. Recently, his name has been floated as someone the Los Angeles Lakers are keeping an eye on. However, Marshall wants to spend his days […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently signaled a shift in their roster strategy by acquiring Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in a multi-team deal that moved DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento. While Schroder was brought in to bolster the backcourt, his arrival has intensified speculation regarding the future of starting point guard Darius Garland. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst […]

It appears more and more likely according to reporting that the Milwaukee Bucks and star Giannis Antetokounmpo could be parting ways very soon. There are several NBA teams lining up to take a shot at trading for Antetokounmpo. The Brooklyn Nets appear to be a minor player in the sweepstakes, per the New York Post. […]

Former two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the biggest name circling the NBA Trade Deadline, but the Los Angeles Lakers are not in that race. According to insider Jake Fischer, the Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks see the market very differently right now. Fischer made it clear that a Giannis trade is not on the purple-and-gold […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have surfaced as a sneaky contender in the race for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the NBA trade deadline nears. According to Brett Siegel, Jaden McDaniels serves as the ultimate X-factor for this dark-horse pursuit. If the Timberwolves suddenly made McDaniels available, he could likely be traded for three or four first-round picks, similar […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have reached a crossroads as they navigate an 18-29 record and a current five-game losing streak while superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined with a calf injury amid endless trade rumors and speculation. As the Giannis trade rumors swirl, the Bucks are reportedly finally considering a blockbuster in the days before the trade […]

The NBA trade landscape is bracing for a potential shift as the Golden State Warriors pursue an all-in move for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the upcoming deadline, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Following the major trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis exactly one year ago, the Warriors are now the most aggressive suitors for the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have spent weeks circling the biggest name on the market. They are dreaming about what Giannis Antetokounmpo could mean next to Anthony Edwards. That swing makes sense, of course. Superstars do change timelines. The trade deadline, though, is ruthless. Reality rarely waits for dreams to materialize. If Giannis doesn’t land in Minnesota […]

As the NBA Trade Deadline nears for the Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden once again shakes the rumor mill. Sources cited by Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line say Harden has looked toward the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks as appealing destinations, even while remaining with the Clippers. Yet interest has not […]

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 swirled after the Young trade, there weren’t any other trades executed until the weekend before the NBA trade deadline, which featured a pair of […]

The LA Clippers have found themselves in the thick of trade rumors as the NBA’s trade deadline approaches. The main player the Clippers are reportedly eyeing trades for is James Harden. Reports surfaced late Monday night during the second quarter of the Clippers home game against the Philadelphia 76ers that the team was in advanced […]

Just as everything was going smoothly for the Los Angeles Clippers, they have to deal with another fork in the road. On Monday night, reports came out that James Harden, due to his desire for a contract extension that takes his deal past the 2026-27 campaign, had asked for a trade from the Clippers due […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off the second midseason trade of the season to end last week, bringing in Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for De’Andre Hunter. This trade is nothing short of a huge win for the Cavs even though it guts their wing depth even further. Hunter may […]

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report. INGLEWOOD — The LA Clippers are in advanced trade talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers for James Harden for guard Darius Garland, league sources have told ClutchPoints. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix was the first to report the rumored trade of Harden for Garland. Amid ongoing discussions, […]

It’s the thick of the NBA’s trade season, as the deadline to make deals is only a few days away. Things are about to get very heated really soon, with the Milwaukee Bucks’ impending decision on whether or not to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo set to define the NBA for the next few days. Just to […]

The New York Knicks have spent the better part of two years positioning themselves for a moment like this. They have deep pockets, flexible contracts, and a roster good enough to dream big. The Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter is real. However, so is the risk of waiting too long while the rest of the East sharpens […]

The NBA could be on the brink of a major trade. With just a few days before the trade deadline, reports of a trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers have emerged. Kelly Iko reports that both teams are discussing a trade involving Cavs star Darius Garland and Clippers star James Harden. […]

With the trade made official on Sunday afternoon, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder are now Cleveland Cavaliers, and De’Andre Hunter is off to the Sacramento Kings. That night, before and after Jarrett Allen put on a show against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Cavs reacted to the deal and how it would affect the wine […]

The Miami Heat are no stranger to blockbuster moves under Pat Riley. After all Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James arrived to South Beach as free agents. Does that mean Giannis Antetokounmpo is gearing up to become Miami bound? Teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors are linked to the perennial All-Star. […]

The Golden State Warriors have never been a franchise that waits for the perfect moment. They create it. With the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes threatening to slip beyond reach and Stephen Curry’s championship window narrowing by the week, the February 2026 trade deadline looms as a defining inflection point. If their Plan A dies, urgency begins. […]

When news broke that the Milwaukee Bucks were taking calls on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, fans openly wondered if the Philadelphia 76ers could make a move on the former MVP using VJ Edgecombe as the centerpiece of the deal. While some, like ESPN’s Bobby Marks, believe a deal centered around […]

The Toronto Raptors are hoping that their patience will finally meet opportunity. They have spent the better part of two seasons preaching development over desperation, flexibility over flash. The NBA, though, has a way of interrupting even the best-laid plans. Now, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee suddenly clouded by injuries and underachievement. As such, the […]

It’s crunch time for the Chicago Bulls. The NBA Trade Deadline is scheduled for Feb.5, and nobody knows what’s ahead. In the meantime, veteran center Nikola Vucevic is putting out a call to action to the organization, per Joe Cowely of The Chicago Sun-Times. One thing is for sure, Vucevic doesn’t want the Bulls to […]

The biggest story in the NBA right now is what will happen with Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether he will be traded by the NBA Trade Deadline. There are a few options for Antetokounmpo to end up with teams like the Timberwolves, the Knicks, the 76ers, the Warriors, and the Bulls. However, another outside-the-box option could […]

Despite losing the MVP race last season and potentially again this year due to missed time, there is no questioning that Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. The three-time MVP and former NBA Finals MVP is averaging 29.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game. The Denver Nuggets star just returned […]

Availability has long been the variable that clouds Zion Williamson’s ceiling. Thankfully, the two-time All-Star has been clocking in and stepping up a lot more often lately. James Borrego believes that speaks to something far beyond the box scores. As the stuck-in-place New Orleans Pelicans prepared for LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte Hornets, which was adjusted to […]

With the NBA trade deadline only a couple of days away now, one of the biggest questions is what the Milwaukee Bucks will decide to do regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future. There’s no question that several teams are interested in the Bucks’ star even as he recovers from a calf injury. The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly […]

While the New York Knicks are reportedly active ahead of the trade deadline, All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns’ short-term future remains tethered to Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The Knicks are reportedly not aggressively courting Antetokounmpo via trade talks. However, New York will keep its options open as we inch close to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may be in a pickle for the remainder of the season, as Paul George has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s drug policy. George has played well this season and was relatively healthy, which has helped the 76ers be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. The […]

When Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, it was assumed there was a genuine zero percent chance that he’d be traded. Last season, he was just 25 years old and fresh off leading his team to an NBA Finals appearance. While the defense was suspect, there was no questioning that the Slovenian star was […]

As the 2026 NBA trade deadline nears, this week’s power rankings are all about intel surrounding all 30 teams and where they stand. All eyes continue to be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, especially since a decision for him to stay or be traded will have a domino effect on the rest of the trade landscape. Teams […]

With the NBA trade deadline drawing near, one name that has reportedly garnered plenty of trade interest in Chicago Bulls wing Ayo Dosunmu. One team in particular that has registered plenty of interest in a Dosunmu deadline trade with the Bulls is the New York Knicks, as per Alex Kirschenbaum of Bleacher Nation. There’s only […]

With the NBA trade deadline just a couple of days away, the Atlanta Hawks’ search for a big man still has them reportedly interested in Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. Although Davis is currently sidelined due to a hand injury, the Hawks still maintain some level of trade […]

As the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaches, Milwuakee Bucks have expressed interest in D’Angelo Russell of the Dallas Mavericks, which could be connected to a blockbuster deal centered around All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, as NBA insider Marc Stein reported. For a player who hasn’t played since December 27, Russell’s trade value is surprisingly higher than expected […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently evaluating the NBA trade market with a specific focus on the forward position, leading to significant buzz regarding a potential reunion with Andrew Wiggins. According to reporting from Brett Siegel, league personnel have increasingly linked Wiggins back to the Warriors as the February 5 deadline approaches. While the organization […]

The Golden State Warriors have been involved in trade talks for some time, and with the deadline approaching, it’s hard to tell if they have anything in place to make a deal. With Jimmy Butler out for the season, the need for depth is important, but the main story is whether Jonathan Kuminga will have […]