NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 8

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets were among the teams that were being hyped up as a worthy challenger to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the NBA championship. They were meeting the hype towards the start of the season, but they’ve had to weather a few storms over the past few months, with […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat linked to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the team is still playing games amidst all the noise. While the rumors will continue to swirl around the Heat with the trade deadline looming, head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks on how the roster is […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching, with time set to expire for teams to make deals on February 5th. Every year, certain NBA teams look to load up for a postseason run, while others are building for the future. The Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s official trade request, are likely the latter this […]

Ahead of the deadline, trade rumors have surrounded All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, while a report surrounding the New York Knicks trading for Portland Trail Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday is starting to feel less likely, according to reports. Holiday was linked to the Knicks in a deal that mentioned Mikal Bridges as a potential return for New […]

As rumors surround the Miami Heat ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, there’s no doubt that the team is being closely examined as one that will heavily go after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Heat have been in rumors for Antetokounmpo for some time now, the Feb. 5 date is quickly […]

Ahead of the deadline, the Sacramento Kings’ trade rumors are heating up, with names such as Keon Ellis, and veteran DeMar DeRozan have been mentioned as two players potentially on the move. Ellis and DeRozan are both privy to the rumors surrounding them and the team, as various reports suggest the Kings are combing through […]

If history has shown the NBA world anything, it is that the 2026 NBA trade deadline will certainly be crazy and filled with tons of moves, both big and small. Superstars are traded every season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have proven the importance of building for the future through the trade market, and some teams […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is coming up, and the biggest storyline is what’s happening with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have continued to spiral this season, sitting at 18-27, and Giannis has officially requested a trade away from the Bucks. Whether a deal gets done by the deadline remains to be seen; […]

The long-awaited day has arrived for both the Golden State Warriors and the NBA at large. Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially on the market, as the Milwaukee Bucks have finally begun to listen to aggressive offers for the franchise-altering superstar. With Shams Charania’s tweet in the wind, the media is in a frenzy to decipher potential landing […]

The NBA Trade Deadline (Feb.5) is coming quickly, and nobody knows what the Chicago Bulls will do with Coby White. Recently, there has been an abundance of trade rumors as White plays out the final year of his contract. Meanwhile, things seem to be heating up regarding a potential White trade. According to Brett Siegel […]

Amist trade season, the Boston Celtics were reportedly linked to centers that could be available ahead of the NBA trade deadline, as Jayson Tatum impending return lingers. With the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics (29-17) are reportedly interested in adding to a potential title-contending roster. However, Boston could settle for a smaller […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to upgrade the roster at the NBA trade deadline next week, but one main issue that the Lakers have run into is their lack of available trade assets. One player who could garner trade interest across the league is Rui Hachimura, who is now among […]

The NBA trade winds are blowing with the deadline just about one week away. With the Milwaukee Bucks expected to be an active team on the market, they reportedly engaged in trade talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers in recent days. In an effort to bolster the roster to provide help for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks […]

The future of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is up in the air as the trade deadline closes in. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Chicago Bulls have been among the teams frequently mentioned as potential landing spots for Morant. One of those who concurs is none other than Bill Simmons. On the latest episode […]

If there is one saying that fits the NBA trade deadline perfectly, it is to expect the unexpected. After all, that is what happened last year, as nobody thought the Dallas Mavericks would ever trade Luka Doncic. One year later, a quieter, less eventful NBA trade deadline appears to be on the horizon… that is, […]

For any team with serious interest in trading with the New Orleans Pelicans, it’s going to cost a price very similar to what the Orlando Magic paid in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III has been in trade rumors for weeks leading […]

The Atlanta Hawks made the first blockbuster deal of trade season when they sent franchise star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 5 so it’s possible they are not done dealing, and one name the Hawks have been linked to is Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis […]

The New York Knicks have had an up and down season, and some are wondering if the team’s roster is going to get shaken up in the coming days. While many analysts and reporters believe that Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns is untouchable, a new report is throwing cold water on that notion. “A belief […]

The Houston Rockets sent a message that could not be misread. As rumors grow louder before the NBA Trade Deadline, one name is closed in every Rockets trade conversation: Tari Eason. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Houston has made it clear that any speculation involving the fourth-year forward is off target. Teams […]

As the trade deadline looms, it feels like the Dallas Mavericks are still trying to find their space in the timeline spectrum: Do they try to win now or build for the future? With the string of unfortunate events since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are eager for any positive development, […]

Tyronn Lue Los Angeles Clippers are facing an interesting couple of weeks ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The organization is right under the first apron line, and will need to stay under that line for the remainder of the season to avoid any apron penalties. Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders, however, have made themselves […]

The Dallas Mavericks were once the center of attention when it came to trade rumors, and it all revolved around Anthony Davis. There were a number of teams that were interested in Davis, but after he suffered a hand injury, that interest went away. Still, rumors have swirled that the Mavericks could be looking to […]

Despite the impressive season the Detroit Pistons have put together to this point and the Boston Celtics battling injury adversity without Jayson Tatum, the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference so far has been the Toronto Raptors. Not only have the Raptors flown up the latest NBA power rankings, but they have done so with […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is closing in, and rumors surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers are growing louder around Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon. As first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey, the 76ers are willing to listen to offers for Drummond while also weighing Gordon’s expiring contract. The 76ers front office is not rushing, but […]

Rumor has it that the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going to make a splashy move at the NBA trade deadline. They made a blockbuster at last year’s deadline when they traded for De’Aaron Fox, and the rebuild is already ahead of schedule with the young core of Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Dylan Harper. […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans are a team that has come up in plenty of rumors. While teams reportedly continue to try and pry away Herb Jones and/or Trey Murphy III, one Pelicans player who could be on the move via trade is second-year big man Yves Missi, as per […]

Teams must remember that sometimes, fixes feel worse than the problem. The most dangerous deadline moves are the ones that initially feel productive. The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning that lesson the hard way in 2025-26. A year removed from a historic 64-win campaign, Cleveland is still good. They are, however, no longer special. As frustration […]

The Charlotte Hornets are seemingly a team to keep an eye on as the February 5 trade deadline looms. There is speculation that Miles Bridges could be dealt in the coming days. On Sunday, the star forward opened up about the buzz around the league. Bridges, who is 27 years old, isn’t letting the rumors […]

While the Utah Jazz have rejected trade offers for Walker Kessler, will the Washington Wizards swoop in with a deal ahead of the deadline? Despite the fact that Kessler is ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury, many believe the Jazz will bring him back via free agency in the offseason. However, there […]

As the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 nears, the New York Knicks have actively been discussing several options on the trade market involving French forward Guerschon Yabusele, league sources told ClutchPoints. The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans are two teams with which the Knicks have recently held extensive dialogue, among others. Since […]

The February 5 trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are at an all-time high. The latest buzz indicates the Portland Trail Blazers could get involved, but the speculation also includes New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges. No, the rumors do not suggest the Blazers are trying […]

Geatness has arrived in Oklahoma City, but greatness can tempt excess. The hardest part of building a champion is knowing what not to touch once you’re there. The Thunder are operating at a historic level. They have dismantled opponents with a precision that suggests inevitability rather than possibility. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, […]

Not every great season needs to end with a blockbuster. Sometimes, the most dangerous threat to momentum is impatience. The Toronto Raptors are living through one of the league’s most enjoyable stories of the 2025-26 season. They have blended elite defense, selfless offense, and genuine locker-room chemistry into a product that fans didn’t dare expect […]

Success has an interesting way of tempting overreaction. The most dangerous moment for a rising contender isn’t when things go wrong but when everything goes right. The Detroit Pistons have reached that inflection point. With wins piling up and the league recalibrating its expectations, Detroit now faces a subtle but critical threat as the 2026 […]

Urgency can become dangerous. Boldness brought the Houston Rockets back into relevance. Impatience could knock them right back out. After years of rebuilding, asset-hoarding, and internal development, Houston finally pushed its chips into the center of the table. It seems to be working. The Rockets are winning, respected, and dangerous. As the February 5 trade […]

Patience should always matter more than temptation. The most dangerous moment for a rising contender is premature confidence. The San Antonio Spurs have arrived ahead of schedule. They have morphed from a patient rebuild into a legitimate title threat almost overnight. That success, however, brings noise. Big names. Bigger rumors. As the 2026 NBA trade […]

The Golden State Warriors could be a team that is ready to make moves before the deadline, and it makes perfect sense as to why. With Jimmy Butler out for the remainder of the season, it will be imperative for them to find quality wing depth. It’s also a change that they may trade Jonathan […]

One perk of dominance is that it invites imagination. At a certain level of greatness, improvement becomes optional, but obsession makes it inevitable. The Oklahoma City Thunder are already operating at a historic altitude. They are overwhelming opponents with a blend of youth, precision, and ruthless efficiency rarely seen in the modern NBA. Yet as […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen short in the conference finals in back-to-back seasons. They were not due to a lack of effort, but arguably, inadequacies in personnel. The Timberwolves have built their roster around Anthony Edwards’ offensive gravity and Rudy Gobert’s rim protection, but they have struggled at times to surround them with consistent two-way […]