NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 7

Luka Doncic acknowledged that concerns about his conditioning during his time with the Dallas Mavericks serve as a “big motive” for him as he begins his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, the 25-year-old addressed past criticisms and emphasized his commitment to improving his physical fitness. According […]

The Miami Heat are looking to ship out Jimmy Butler ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, and the star is sending an urgent message to the franchise with the clock ticking, according to Chris Haynes. “Sources: Jimmy Butler’s camp has repeatedly told Heat he’s in shape, healthy, and ready to continue his career and […]

Since the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks made the trade that flipped the NBA upside down, predictably, the majority of the attention has been on Luka Doncic, the 25-year-old with megastar potential who is suddenly joining one of the most storied franchises and iconic brands in all of professional sports. But don’t forget that […]

Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made their championship aspirations clear during the team’s introductory press conference on Tuesday. With Doncic now positioned as the franchise’s next cornerstone, both he and Pelinka emphasized their ultimate goal — bringing another title to Los Angeles. When asked by a local reporter if he […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers reportedly agreed to a trade on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Mavs are reportedly acquiring Caleb Martin in return for Quentin Grimes and the 76ers’ second-round pick. Dallas is sending the pick back to Philadelphia as part of the deal. It has been a busy trade […]

After securing Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade, the Los Angeles Lakers are now shifting focus to bolstering their frontcourt depth. With Anthony Davis departing in the deal, the team is actively exploring options at center, and Toronto Raptors big man Jakob Poeltl has emerged as a potential target. However, according to Michael Grange of […]

It’s been over 48 hours since the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks came together to produce arguably the most stunning trade in NBA history — a deal that sent five-time All-NBA superstar Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, and NBA 75th Anniversary Team member Anthony Davis to Dallas — and it still doesn’t feel totally […]

Time is ticking for teams to get a deal done before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Among the many teams looking to make a significant upgrade, the Golden State Warriors continue to be at the front of the line when it comes to making a move. In their efforts to get Stephen Curry more […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka received praise from former Laker guard Josh Hart for what he described as “highway robbery” in the team’s blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. Hart shared his thoughts on the deal after the New York Knicks’ 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Hart, who finished the […]

Once the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, he lost his supermax contract extension eligibility. A supermax extension with the Mavericks would have paid Doncic $345 million over five years. The new Lakers star could still sign a four-year extension worth nearly $229 million this summer that would be added to […]

Kyle Kuzma doesn’t want to fit in with the Washington Wizards’ rebuild, and the Milwaukee Bucks want to shed Khris Middleton’s salary. It makes sense for both parties to strike a deal ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The two teams are in talks, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins and David Aldridge. “Two league sources […]

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 […]