Welcome to the NBA Trade Deadline. In one of the most memorable trade windows in NBA history, teams stayed active throughout the last week.
Contending teams have added pieces to bolster their lineups, while teams have invested in the future for young talent and draft picks.
What a week in the NBA
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Here are the list of moves that went down in one of the craziest weeks to date.
Feb. 6
In a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Toronto Raptors acquired center James Wiseman from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a future draft pick.
The former No. 2 overall pick appeared in only one game for Indiana, scoring six points. Wiseman has battled injuries throughout his career, which spanned two seasons with the Warriors and two seasons with the Pistons. He will likely provide center depth for Toronto alongside veteran big man Jakob Poeltl.
Toronto also receives cash considerations.
The Pacers receive a top-55 protected future draft pick.
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Feb. 6
In a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Clippers acquired Milwaukee Bucks forward MarJon Beauchamp in exchange for Kevin Porter Jr.
Beauchamp was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft by Milwaukee and has seen limited playing time, mainly playing rotational minutes off the bench. In 26 games this season, Beauchamp is averaging two points per game.
Porter has spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers. He emerged as an offensive threat in Houston, averaging 17.2 points per game in three seasons. Porter joins a Bucks team sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and will likely provide instant offense off the bench playing behind Damian Lillard.
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Feb. 6
The Wizards continued to make moves in the trade window.
In a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired forward Marvin Bagley III in exchange for Marcus Smart in a three-team deal involving the Grizzlies, Wizards and Kings.
Memphis receives the former No. 2 overall pick, guard Johnny Davis, a 2028 second-round pick and a future second-round pick. After spending time with the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons, Bagley experienced an uptick in scoring after moving to the capital city during last year’s trade deadline, averaging 13.3 points per game. This season, Bagley has battled injury and only appeared in 19 games, averaging 4.9 points per game. Bagley and Davis join a talented Grizzlies team in contention for the top seed in the Western Conference.
The Wizards acquired guard/forward Colby Jones, Smart, Alex Len and a 2025 first-round pick. After nine seasons in Boston, Smart spent two seasons with the Grizzlies, where he battled injuries. In his two seasons with Memphis, Smart appeared in 39 games and averaged 11.6 points per game and 1.6 steals per game. The former DPOY and 11-year veteran will provide leadership to a rebuilding Wizards team who recently acquired Khris Middleton.
The Kings also receive forward Jake LaRavia from Memphis.
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Feb. 6
In a three-team move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Terance Mann from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Bogdan Bogdanovic.
The Hawks bolstered their backcourt room, adding Mann and Bones Hyland. Mann has appeared in 37 games for the Clippers this season, mainly coming off the bench. He is averaging six points per game.
In addition to Bogdanovic, the Clippers also receive three second-round picks. Bogdanovic has dealt with injury in the 2024-2025 season, only appearing in 24 games while dealing with a hamstring injury. He will provide sharpshooting ability to a Clippers backcourt consisting of James Harden and Norman Powell.
The Rockets also acquired veteran center Cody Zeller and a 2028 second-round pick in the move.
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Feb. 6
The Cleveland Cavaliers are acquiring forward De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks in a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Atlanta will acquire guard Caris LeVert, forward Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two future pick swaps.
Hunter has emerged as a great two-way wing, averaging 14.8 points per game in his six seasons with the Hawks. This season, Hunter has appeared in 37 games, mostly providing instant offense off the bench. He is in the midst of his best offensive season, averaging 19 points per game and shooting 39.3% from beyond the arc. Hunter will now join a Cavaliers team sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference.
LeVert and Niang will now join a Hawks team sitting in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, currently in position for a play-in tournament berth. The two veterans will provide depth to Atlanta’s guard and forward positions, spots currently held by No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and steals leader Dyson Daniels.
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Feb. 6
Patrick Baldwin Jr., a piece in the trade package in the Kyle Kuzma trade, is joining the San Antonio Spurs in a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The Spurs will receive an undisclosed amount of cash.
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Feb. 6
After trading away their center, the Charlotte Hornets brought a veteran one back.
In a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Hornets acquired center Jusuf Nurkic in exchange for forward Cody Martin and guard Vasilije Micic.
Nurkic is an 11-year veteran who spent time with the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns. He has averaged 12 points per game and nine rebounds over his career.
In addition to the players, Charlotte also receives a 2026 first-round pick, and Phoenix receives a 2026 second-round pick.
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Feb. 6
Two cornerstones from Baylor’s NCAA championship squad in 2021 have been dealt in this deadline.
In a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Miami Heat acquired guard Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for forward P.J. Tucker.
Mitchell brings two-way guard play to Miami, while Tucker provides a veteran presence to a rebuilding Raptors squad.
In addition to Tucker, Toronto also receives the Lakers’ second-round pick in 2024 and cash considerations for an undisclosed amount.
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Feb. 6
The Washington Wizards continued their busy trade deadline. The team acquired guard Reggie Jackson in a move confirmed by ESPN.
In addition to Jackson, Washington also receives a 2026 less favorable first-round pick of the Thunder, Rockets and Clippers.
Philadelphia receives former NCAA champion Jared Butler, a most favorable 2027 second-round pick of Golden State and Phoenix, Golden State’s 2028 second-round pick, a most favorable 2030 second-round pick of Phoenix and Portland and Washington’s 2030 second-round pick.
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Feb. 5
Jimmy Butler finally got his wish.
In a blockbuster move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Miami Heat superstar is heading to Golden State in a multi-team trade involving the Heat, Warriors, Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons.
The Heat receive Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, P.J. Tucker and a protected first-round pick.
The Dubs receives Jimmy Butler, who is signing a new deal that will keep him through the 2026-27 season.
The Utah Jazz receive point guard Dennis Schroder.
The Detroit Pistons receive Lindy Waters III and Josh Richardson.
Jimmy Butler and Andrew Wiggins in their new threads
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Butler’s move to Miami ends a tumultuous saga that saw numerous suspensions and trade requests from the superstar. Butler was indefinitely suspended on Jan. 27 after walking out on a team shootaround. He leaves Miami as a franchise legend, helping orchestrate two NBA Finals appearances and coining the nickname “Playoff Jimmy.” In his six years in Vice City, Butler made two All-Star appearances and averaged 21 points per game. He will now form a new big three in San Francisco—Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Butler.
Miami’s return package signals the end of Wiggins’ time in California. The former No. 1 overall pick enjoyed his most efficient years with the Dubs, averaging 16.7 points per game and appearing in one All-Star game. Wiggins was instrumental in the team’s 2022 Finals run, as he was the team’s second leading scorer behind Curry. Wiggins will provide a veteran presence to the Heat’s young front court of Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr.
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Feb. 5
In a blockbuster move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Toronto Raptors acquired New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram.
In exchange for Ingram, New Orleans receives a package of forward Bruce Brown, forward/center Kelly Olynyk, and a first and second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Ingram joins a rebuilding Toronto Raptors team currently rebuilding around All-Star forward Scottie Barnes. The nine-year veteran spent three seasons with the Lakers and six seasons in New Orleans, helping lead the Pelicans to two postseason runs in 2022 and 2024. Ingram averaged 23 points per game with the Pelicans over six seasons and was named an All-Star and Comeback Player of the Year in the 2019-20 season.
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Feb. 5
After fans across the world said the Lakers needed a center following the Anthony Davis trade, the team made a move on one.
In a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Mark Williams from the Hornets in exchange for rookie Dalton Knecht and forward Cam Reddish.
After an injury riddled sophomore season, Williams has appeared in 22 games in the 2024-2025 season, averaging 16 points per game. He will likely become the Lakers’ starting center upon arrival.
Charlotte receives a rookie sharpshooter in Knecht who has showed flashes of upside. The Tennessee product is averaging 9.4 points per game this season and has shot 35.8% from beyond the arc. He will join star point guard LaMelo Ball in the Hornets’ backcourt.
In addition to Knecht and Reddish, Charlotte will receive a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap.
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Feb. 5
In a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings are acquiring center Jonas Valanciunas from the Wizards in exchange for guard/forward Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks.
Valanciunas is a 13-year veteran who played for the Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards. This season, Valanciunas appeared in 49 games and started 12. He primarily came off the bench in the rotation between himself and No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr. In those 49 games, he averaged 11.5 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game.
He will now look to light the beam alongside frontcourt mate and All-Star Domantas Sabonis in Sacramento.
In return, Washington receives guard Sidy Cissoko, who Sacramento originally received in the De’Aaron Fox trade. Cissoko was drafted in the second round in 2023 to San Antonio, where he saw limited playing time across two seasons.
Washington also receives Denver’s 2028 second-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
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Feb. 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired center Daniel Theis from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations, in a move confirmed by the team.
Theis is an eight-year veteran who played for the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls and Pelicans. He has averaged 7.1 points per game and 4.7 rebounds this season playing alongside rookie center Yves Missi.
Oklahoma City also receives a 2031 second-round pick.
New Orleans receives cash considerations for an undisclosed amount.
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Feb. 5
In a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Boston Celtics are trading Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets.
Boston receives a 2031 top-55 protected second-round pick.
Houston receives Springer, a 2030 second-round pick and a protected future second-round pick.
Springer spent three seasons in Philadelphia with the 76ers and two season in Boston, where he won a championship last year. Despite playing limited rotational minutes, the guard is still 22-years old, and will help an exciting Houston Rockets team with depth in the backcourt.
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Feb. 5
The Detroit Pistons received forward KJ Martin and two picks from the Philadelphia 76ers in a move reported by the Inquirer’s Keith Pompey and confirmed by ESPN.
Martin, the son of former Nets great Kenyon Martin previously played for the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and 76ers. Martin played rotational minutes off the bench for the 76ers, averaging 4.5 points per game over his two seasons in Philadelphia.
Detroit also receives Milwaukee’s 2027 second-round pick and Dallas’ 2031 second-round pick.
The Sixers receive cash considerations for an undisclosed amount.
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Feb. 5
In a blockbuster move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks dealt away franchise legend Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma in a multi-trade with the Washington Wizards and New York Knicks.
In addition to Kuzma, Milwaukee also receives forward Patrick Baldwin Jr., center Jericho Sims and a second-round draft compensation.
In addition to Middleton, Washington receives guard AJ Johnson an a 2028 first-round pick swap.
The Knicks receive guard Delon Wright and cash considerations.
The three-time All-Star leaves Milwaukee after 12 years with the Bucks, where won an NBA Championship in 2021 alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday. Middleton ends his Milwaukee career averaging 17.1 points per game and 38.9% shooting from beyond the arc. He will provide veteran leadership to a Wizards team with an exciting young core of Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr.
Kuzma leaves Washington after four seasons. In the capital city, Kuzma enjoyed his best offensive seasons, averaging 19.5 points per game and 7.2 rebounds across four seasons. He will likely provide a scoring boost to the small forward position, forming a frontcourt partnership between himself and Antetokounmpo. The Bucks currently sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
The former NBA champion also reportedly reduced his trade bonus in his contract to help with roster building in the future, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania.
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Feb. 4
The Dallas Mavericks stayed active in the trade deadline, acquiring forward Caleb Martin from the Philadelphia 76ers, in a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Martin leaves Philadelphia having played in 31 games and starting 24. He averaged 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. The 2022 playoff hero will provide crucial depth for Dallas at both the small and power forward position. He will likely play behind P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis as an instant offense two-way player off the bench.
In return, Philadelphia will receive guard Quentin Grimes and their own second-round pick in the upcoming draft. Grimes appeared in 47 games for the Mavericks, averaging 10.2 points per game on 39.8% shooting from behind the arc. Grimes will provide depth at the shooting guard and small forward position for an injury-marred 76ers squad.
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Feb. 3
The Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder engaged in a pick-swap in a move announced by both teams.
Charlotte receives the Phoenix Suns’ 2029 second-round pick, while Oklahoma City receives the Denver Nuggets’ 2030 conditional second-round pick.
Sam Presti is back at it again.
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Feb. 2
De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine are parting ways with the teams they spent years with. In a multi-team trade reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, LaVine is joining the Chicago Bulls and Fox is joining the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs receive All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin from the Kings and Bulls respectively.
The Kings receive guards Zach LaVine and Sidy Cissoko from the Bulls and Spurs respectively and a haul of five draft picks. Sacramento receives a top-14 protected first-round pick in the upcoming draft, a second-round pick in the upcoming draft, a first-round pick in the 2027 Draft and two second-round picks in the 2028 Draft.
The Bulls receive forward Zach Collins and guard Tre Jones from the Spurs and guard Kevin Huerter from the Kings. The package also includes a first-round pick in the upcoming draft.
Fox joins a Spurs team in the midst of an exciting rebuild centered around generational prospect Victor Wembanyama. Fox will join a frontcourt led by rookie Stephon Castle and veteran Chris Paul and will look to be dropping dimes and lobs to Wembanyama.
San Antonio is one win away from matching their season win-total from last year before the All-Star break as the team has steadily improved over time. The Spurs are two games out of tenth place and a berth for the play-in tournament.
LaVine joins a Sacramento team led by All-Star center Domantas Sabonis and veteran DeMar DeRozan. LaVine will be reunited with DeRozan, who he spent three seasons with in Chicago. After a six-game losing streak left Sacramento with a 13-19 record, the team has found a resurgence in form, going 11-5 in their last 16 games to sit at 24-24. The Kings currently hold the last seed for the play-in tournament.
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In one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in a move reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania that sent social media, pundits and basketball fans into an uproar. The move comes as a shock, as the Mavericks, fresh off of a NBA Finals appearance, traded away their franchise cornerstone.
The Mavericks receive nine-time All-Star and NBA Champion forward/center Davis, guard Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.
The Lakers receive five-time All-Star and perennial MVP candidate Doncic and forwards Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris.
The Jazz receive guard Jalen-Hood Schifino from the Lakers and two second-round picks in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Davis will team up with perennial All-Star Kyrie Irving and Splash Bro Klay Thompson in Dallas. He is projected to play power forward in Dallas—his natural position—with Daniel Gafford taking the center role. Dallas currently sits in ninth place in the Western Conference, well within reach of a berth in the play-in tournament.
Doncic will join a Lakers team sitting in fifth place in the Western Conference under first-year head coach JJ Redick. Doncic will team up with LeBron James, who ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported had dreamed about playing alongside the Slovenian superstar.
