NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 7

The Golden State Warriors are hovering around .500 after a 12-3 start to the season, and although there are not many public displays of frustration amid the team’s struggles, this season has tested the patience of everyone, including head coach Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. “I snap every handful of games,” Steve Kerr […]

The Denver Nuggets have no plans to move Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. If there were any lingering concerns about the sixth-year swingman’s future, head coach Michael Malone put them to rest on Monday. After the Nuggets’ 125-113 home win over the Charlotte Hornets, Malone addressed the media with the […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is just like the rest of us when it comes to the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Porter is one of the latest NBA players to speak out about the blockbuster deal that shocked the world, expressing how “confused” he was when he saw what went down. “I was pretty […]

Could Paul George’s time with the Philadelphia 76ers be coming to an end already? Although it isn’t likely, other teams are showing interest ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Numerous teams are interested in trading for George, including the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, it […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are open to moving Brandon Ingram at the NBA trade deadline, and the Toronto Raptors are interested. So where are we with this potential trade? The latest update is that the Raptors may be interested, and the Pelicans may like what they would potentially get in return, but the truth is, […]

It is seen as an inevitability that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler will be traded before Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET NBA Trade Deadline, and ESPN insider Brian Windhorst said that his focus is solely on ending up with the Phoenix Suns, to the degree that he has nixed deals to go to other good situations […]

The Golden State Warriors sit at 25-24 with the NBA Trade Deadline looming on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, and Draymond Green said that he expects his team to be aggressive due to Joseph Lacob’s mindset when it comes to running the team. “I mean I think, you know, obviously I think we probably have […]

The 2024-25 campaign has been a mixed bag for Portland. Currently holding a 21-29 record, the Blazers have shown promise but have mostly been hampered by inconsistency. Despite being in a rebuilding phase, they’ve managed to stay competitive, positioning them for a projected No. 7 pick in the upcoming draft. That’s not quite high enough […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in a difficult spot ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. At 12-37, the Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the league. Although they have a talented core, injuries have left no room for success this season. The Pelicans made a win-now move this offseason by trading for […]

A surprise late-night trade has created ripples across the NBA landscape. News has broken that the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets have made a deal involving draft picks. The Hornets will receive a 2029 second-round selection, while sending a 2030 conditional second rounder to Oklahoma City, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel on X, formerly […]

Leading up to the San Antonio Spurs blockbuster deal for De’Aaron Fox, reports buzzed that the Spurs were in trade talks for the Sacramento Kings star. Though the chatter raised to noise at various times leading up to Sunday, Victor Wembanyama maintained a stoic demeanor publicly. “I trust the front office,” Wembanyama said . “[I] […]

The Orlando Magic have weathered injuries that would have crippled many teams. However, coach Jamahl Mosley has consistently managed to find ways to secure wins with the players he has at his disposal. With hefty contract extensions for Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs set to kick in next summer, and a max deal for Paolo […]

The Timberwolves recently appeared to be on an upswing. They were riding a five-game winning streak heading into the weekend before an unexpected loss to the lowly Washington Wizards. As of this writing, the Wolves are playing against the Sacramento Kings. Take note that Minnesota made some financial adjustments by trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the […]

Ever since Klay Thompson moved on to the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors have been looking for another star to pair with Stephen Curry. They’ve been linked to seemingly every big name on the trade market, and a blockbuster deal seems inevitable ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Stars are being moved left […]

Jeff Teague gave a stunning reaction to the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade and how it affects the Lakers’ immediate future. The most shocking blockbuster of all time gives Los Angeles its star to build around for the next decade. Regardless of what happens in the coming few months, the Lakers’ future immediately brightened on Saturday […]

Anthony Davis won’t forget the memories he made throughout his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, even as he prepares for a new life with the Dallas Mavericks. Since joining them in 2019 after the Lakers acquired him from the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis was successful throughout his tenure. He was named an NBA All-Star […]

Luka Doncic is officially a Los Angeles Laker after the Dallas Mavericks traded him there on Saturday night. However, another team could have been in the mix for his services, according to former NBA player Austin Rivers. Rivers uploaded an episode of his Off Guard with Austin Rivers podcast on Monday, reacting to the trade […]

The New York Knicks could be getting a key piece of their rotation back shortly. Big man Mitchell Robinson, who hasn’t suited up yet in 2024-25 due to a foot injury, has been cleared to practice, as Tom Thibodeau announced on Monday. However, not 5-on-5 quite yet: Via Ian Begley: “Mitchell Robinson has been cleared […]

Although undermanned against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Dallas Mavericks were shocked. Besides general manager Nico Harrison, no one on the Mavericks knew that Dallas would rock the NBA by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. It’s why Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd became a meme after his real-time reaction to […]

When news broke that the Dallas Mavericks were trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal that netted them Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick, it quite literally took the NBA by storm. Suddenly, one of the association’s top stars was on the move, […]

The Chicago Bulls were able to finally trade Zach LaVine after he had been in rumors since the beginning of the season. In a three-team deal with the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs, LaVine was sent to the Kings and will be a part of a team that has the talent to try and […]

The Chicago Bulls started to hit the eject button on the current iteration of their team on Sunday night when they helped facilitate a three-team trade that sent star guard Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings and sent De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs. In return, the Bulls got their first-round pick back from […]

The Sacramento Kings traded De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a deal that felt inevitable to happen over the past week. General manager Monte McNair recently spoke about the trade, showing his love for Fox and also welcoming Zach LaVine to the team. “De’Aaron has played a pivotal role with our franchise, and […]

The Utah Jazz were unaware that Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis were involved in the blockbuster Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Mavericks trade until about an hour before it was finalized, according to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon. League sources revealed that while the Jazz organization learned of the full scope roughly an […]

The Chicago Bulls may finally be inching their way toward a rebuild after trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings in a deal that also sent De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs. The team is incurring some cumbersome contracts in the form of Kevin Huerter and Zach Collins, but it is gradually moving itself […]

Luka Doncic envisioned spending his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks, much like franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki, according to a report by The Athletic’s Fred Katz, Joe Vardon, and Sam Amick. A league source close to Doncic stated that the star guard hoped to follow in Nowitzki’s footsteps as a lifelong Maverick. “He wanted to […]

People are still stunned by Luka Doncic getting traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, even people within the league. Doncic was the obvious franchise player for the Dallas Mavericks, and there was a chance that he could be with them for the rest of his career. Nonetheless, general manager Nico Harrison had […]

After years of trade rumors, the Chicago Bulls finally traded All-Star guard Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night as part of the De’Aaron Fox blockbuster trade. And while the move has been met with mixed reviews for the Bulls, reports have indicated that the team’s ownership is pleased with the deal. In […]

Luka Doncic is reportedly “ecstatic” about joining the Los Angeles Lakers, with early signs pointing toward a long-term future with the team, according to a report from Fred Katz, Joe Vardon, and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Lakers’ acquisition of the 25-year-old in a blockbuster trade has reshaped the franchise’s outlook, and despite initial […]

In the immediate aftermath of the massive trades made across the NBA this past weekend involving the likes of Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and Zach LaVine, the Golden State Warriors are aggressively pursuing a second star to pair with Stephen Curry before the NBA trade deadline, league sources told ClutchPoints. The Warriors have […]

Kevin Durant is the latest superstar involved in trade discussions. The Phoenix Suns’ lone All-Star has been targeted by some teams before Thursday’s trade deadline. Most notably, the Warriors are rumored to try and trade for Kevin Durant before the deadline, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. However, if a deal were to be […]

The Milwaukee Bucks remain linked to Jimmy Butler as the February 6 NBA Trade deadline creeps closer. But Kyle Kuzma might be the player more likely to end up in Milwaukee. The Bucks may have redirected their attention to the Washington Wizards forward, NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Monday. “There has been little fresh […]

There has already been a ton of superstar movement at this NBA trade deadline. DeAaron Fox is headed to San Antonio, Zach LaVine is headed to Sacramento and Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis are swapping places out west. Now, the Golden State Warriors are trying to get in on the action. The Warriors were making […]

The Dallas Mavericks claim that Luka Doncic’s conditioning issues and Anthony Davis’ elite defense were the main reasons behind the trade that shocked the world, but many fans aren’t buying it. That’s why Bill Simmons had some fun with conspiracy theories on his podcast this past Sunday. The famed journalist brought up the popular idea […]

When that notification first came in saying that Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, who else thought it was fake? This is one of those scenarios where you see it and immediately discredit it because there’s no way something like this could ever happen, right? Well, Doncic is now […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks sent shockwaves through the NBA late Saturday night into early Sunday morning when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. The trade, one of the most significant midseason deals in league history, instantly became a viral moment. HoopsHype noted that Charania’s tweet […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic leaves a defensive void in the roster. However, Bill Simmons sees the Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks making a deal surrounding starting center, Onyeka Okongwu. He explained more on his podcast about what would need to happen. “Would the Hawks want to trade (Onyeka) Okongwu […]

De’Aaron Fox will forever be a Sacramento Kings legend after helping them end their NBA-record 16-year playoff drought in 2023. However, the San Antonio Spurs’ newest star will now gun for championship rings alongside Victor Wembanyama and Gregg Popovich after getting traded on Monday night. Fox posted an emotional farewell to the Kings on Tuesday, […]

When Zach LaVine was traded to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, it made current Kings guard DeMar DeRozan quite ecstatic. Although the franchise lost their point guard, De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, it reunited the two former Chicago Bulls players. As a result, DeRozan took to Instagram and shared a photo on his […]