The NBA trade deadline is nearing, and activity has already been unprecedented.
In the lead-up to the Feb. 6 deadline, all eyes were on the Heat's situation with Jimmy Butler before the Lakers and Mavericks executed the shocking deal that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and Anthony Davis to Dallas.
As the dust settled from the first blockbuster deal, the Kings swiftly moved De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs in a three-team deal that sent Zach LaVine to Sacramento while the Bulls acquired assets to shift their focus to the future.
With a wild weekend setting the tone, more teams may get in on the action, believing that the right deal might push them into a higher tier of contention. Conversely, a few teams looking to build beyond this year may part ways with win-now talent that no longer fits the short-term plans.
As the deadline approaches, we'll keep you updated with the latest reporting and chatter concerning movement around the league.
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Lonzo Ball garners interest from Grizzlies
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Michael Scotto, USA Today
The Grizzlies are interested in Lonzo Ball, per this report. The 27-year-old point guard has played for the Chicago Bulls since 2021.
Teams across the league are taking stock of Kevin Durant
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Zach Lowe, Insider
The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are heating up. And it seems everyone wants a taste. Veteran NBA analyst Zach Lowe offered insight into the rumored move, revealing that much of the league is keeping tabs on the Suns forward's whereabouts — both in the present and the future.
Suns, Wizards engage in talks regarding Jusuf Yurkic-Jonas Valanciunas swap
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Evan Sidery, Forbes
Jusuf Nurkic's contract — which will see him field more than $19 million in 2025-26 — is looking increasingly untenable for a Suns side still hoping to add some pieces into the fold. Enter Jonas Valanciunas, who Sidery reports could be included in a trade to get Nurkic's contract off the books.
Valanciunas' arrival could very well be short lived; Sidery claims that Valanciunas could be flipped elsewhere as Phoenix looks for additional trade chips in what is shaping up to be a seismic deadline for the floundering roster.
Rockets 'want to give their young team a playoff shot', not expected to sacrifice future for Kevin Durant
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Marc Stein, NBA Insider
Multiple reports suggest that Houston wants to make a move for Durant. But according to Marc Stein, that might not quite be the case.
The Rockets are believed to want to let their young core lift them into postseason play. Houston, led by first-time All-Star Alperen Sengun, second-year maven Ausar Thompson and a cadre of other young talents, sit at 32-17, good for third in the Western Conference.
"The Rockets," Stein writes, "want to give their young team a playoff shot.
"There have been no signals yet to suggest a possible audible at this deadline."
Houston is teeming with youthful assets, both on the current roster (Sengun, Thompson, Tari Eason, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Reed Sheppard, etc.) and via draft capital. Among the most valuable pieces the Rockets own? A trio of unprotected first-round picks from 2027, 2029 and 2031 belonging to...the Suns.
Suns covet Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga in potential Kevin Durant deal
Date: Feb. 4
Source: David Aldridge, Sam Amick and Anthony Slater, The Athletic
The Warriors have expressed interest in reuniting Durant with Stephen Curry. For them to do so, they'd have to give up a pretty penny.
For the Suns to part way with Durant, they'd have to receive quite the offer back. According to The Athletic, Phoenix would seek Draymond Green – who shares a positive relationship with Suns owner and fellow Michigan State alum Mat Ishbia — and Jonathan Kuminga, among other assets.
The Suns still retain an interest in Butler, who has reportedly rebuffed every non-Phoenix-related offer in the hopes of landing in the desert. With Bradley Beal unwilling to waive his no-trade clause, a Durant trade could facilitate a pathway for Phoenix to acquire the assets needed to pry Butler out of Vice City. Watch this space...
Mavericks, Rockets among sides linked with Kevin Durant
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Sam Amick, The Athletic
The Warriors aren't the only side interested in Durant's services, per The Athletic's Sam Amick. Dallas has made its desire for the future Hall of Famer known — the Nico Harrison-led side is believed to want to pair the two-time champion with fellow standouts Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.
The same can be said about Houston, whose swift rebuild has some in the Rockets' front office believing a veteran star like Durant could propel them into the title conversation.
Famed trainer Drew Hanlen stokes flames with cryptic tweet
Date: Feb.4
Source: Drew Hanlen, NBA trainer
Trainer to the stars Drew Hanlen appeared to suggest further blockbuster moves could be on the horizon, tweeting the following as trade rumors swirled:
"Buckle up," Hanlen wrote.
Given his connection with star players like Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Haliburton, you'd have to imagine Hanlen has it on pretty good authority what could be in the works. Expect more fireworks ahead of Thursday's deadline.
Kevin Durant downgraded to doubtful vs. Thunder as trade rumors intensify
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Marc Stein, NBA insider
There's increasing belief that Kevin Durant could be headed to pastures new come the end of the trade deadline. The Suns star has been linked with a handful of teams in recent days, most notably the Warriors.
Phoenix did little to quell the speculation, downgrading Durant's status to doubtful ahead of their duel with Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. The official reason listed for Durant's likely absence is a left ankle sprain. Durant played 46 minutes against the Blazers on Feb. 3.
Sixers-KJ Martin split imminent, per reports
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Brett Siegel, Clutch Points
Joel Embiid's return to the floor won't stop Philadelphia from making moves. The team is reportedly shopping 24-year old wing KJ Martin.
Martin, a former second-round pick and the son of former All-Star and No. 1 overall pick Kenyon Martin, is averaging 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds on 61.6 percent shooting this season. The Sixers announced that they were leaving him out of the lineup for their matchup with the Mavericks on Tuesday evening. The reason listed? "Trade pending."
Bulls not eager to move Lonzo Ball ahead of the trade deadline
Date: Feb. 4
Source: NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer
Ball, an impending free agent, is a player that many believed could be on the move before the deadline. Stein reports Chicago is not eager to trade him and is "resistant to buying Ball out if he remains a Bull past Thursday's deadline."
Stein added that the team could even re-sign Ball this offseason, adding an interesting wrinkle to perceived interest in the guard around the league.
76ers, Mavericks complete swap of Caleb Martin for Quentin Grimes
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Shams Charania, ESPN
With the Mavs and Sixers in Philadelphia to meet on Tuesday, the teams have completed a swap of wing players. Here are the details of the trade:
Mavericks receive: Caleb Martin
76ers receive: Quentin Grimes, 2025 second-round pick
Jimmy Butler's representation refutes reporting of his unwillingness to make long-term commitment elsewhere
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Chris Haynes, NBA insider
Amid reports that Butler was "unwilling to sign an extension elsewhere," his camp essentially released a statement through Haynes.
According to the report, Butler is "ready to continue his career and move past this immediately," adding that "no team has asked for permission" to have long-term discussions with Butler's representation.
Sources: Jimmy Butler’s camp has repeatedly told Heat he’s in shape, healthy and ready to continue his career and move past this immediately. Their messaging to Heat has been to negotiate best deal possible and once in red zone, if that team is granted permission by MIA to speak…
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 4, 2025
Lakers to make a 'move around the margins' to address frontcourt depth
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Rob Pelinka, Lakers GM
At Luka Doncic's introductory press conference, Pelinka admits that L.A.'s "roster has continued work to do to become complete."
Pelinka added that the team will make a minor move to address the void before the deadline before shifting focus to a bigger move in the offseason.
Wizards and Bucks 'have explored' trade centered around Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton
Date: Feb. 4
Source: David Aldridge and Josh Robbins, The Athletic
As Milwaukee looks to establish itself among the top half of Eastern Conference teams, it is exploring roster upgrades. The Athletic reports that the Bucks have explored a potential deal with the Wizards that sends Middleton and draft capital to Washington in exchange for Kuzma.
Lakers have inquired about Raptors' Jakob Poeltl
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Michael Grange, Sportsnet
Los Angeles is looking to bolster its frontcourt and it has engaged in talks with Toronto about acquiring Poeltl, according to Grange.
The Raptors are 16-33 on the season and are in "wait-and-see mode" regarding the deadline. After moving Anthony Davis, the Lakers are in search of a quality big man and Poeltl fits that bill, but Toronto might be seeking a return package that L.A. cannot offer.
Landing in Phoenix is 'the only thing' Jimmy Butler is focused on
Date: Feb. 4
Source: Brian Windhorst, ESPN
As the Butler saga continues, Windhorst reported that Butler only wants to be dealt to the Suns, adding that there is no role or promise any other team could make to entice him.
Matching Butler's salary may stand in the way of a deal but he does have leverage in the form of a player option for the 2025-26 season.
Hawks, Warriors have expressed interest in Paul George
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Keith Pompey, Philadelphia Inquirer
As George's first season in Philadelphia has not gone as planned, the marriage between the two parties could end sooner than expected.
Pompey reports that Atlanta and Golden State "have expressed interest in acquiring George ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline." The Hawks are searching for answers after a season-ending injury to rising star Jalen Johnson while the Warriors are looking to supplement Stephen Curry with more talent.
George is 34 and in the first year of a four-year, $211.5 million deal.
Thunder and Hornets complete pick swap
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Marc Stein, The Stein Line
The Thunder and Hornets swapped second-round picks, Stein reported. Oklahoma City picked up Denver's 2030 pick via Charlotte, while Charlotte received Phoenix's 2029 pick via Oklahoma City.
'Keep an eye on' Chicago's Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Bobby Marks, ESPN
The Bulls are open for business and are looking to build for the future. That could mean parting ways with win-now players.
During Tuesday's episode of ESPN's "The Jump," Marks said to "keep an eye on" Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White as players who could be on the way out of Chicago.
For Vucevic, the Warriors are a potential landing spot. Things are a bit more complex for Ball and White, though ESPN's Brian Windhorst indicated Ball could be a buyout candidate.
Golden State is calling about the availability of every NBA star
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Shams Charania, ESPN
After Pat McAfee hinted at the rumblings from Fischer's report, Charania explained the extent to which Golden State is willing to go to make a trade.
According to Charania, "The Warriors are legitimately calling about every All-Star player."
"The Warriors are legitimately calling about every All-Star player..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 3, 2025
They've made calls on EVERY star..
That includes Paul George, LeBron James and Kevin Durant" ~ @ShamsCharania #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/kyHvLs6re3
Warriors 'have dreams' of pairing Stephen Curry with Kevin Durant and LeBron James
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Jake Fischer, NBA insider
It may seem far-fetched, but the Warriors could parlay that interest in Durant into an attempt to make a play at the defining talents of a generation. Golden State has dreams of bringing in Durant and James to team up with Curry during the twilights of their respective careers.
Phoenix 'listening' to offers for Kevin Durant; Golden State interested in a reunion
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Jake Fischer, NBA insider
As the deadline nears, the Suns are not necessarily looking to move Durant but are listening to offers, per Fischer.
Among interested teams are the Warriors, who could look to use 22-year-old Jonathan Kuminga as the prospect to entice Phoenix to make a deal.
Jimmy Butler 'unwilling' to sign extension with Warriors, potentially killing trade talks
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Brian Windhorst, ESPN
Butler may not be willing to play just anywhere after all.
With Butler's player option for 2025-26 and impending free agency, interested teams are looking for some type of commitment to ensure they get the most out of a potential trade. Butler "communicated to the Warriors that he's unwilling to sign an extension there," per Windhorst.
As such, any interest from Golden State has waned for the moment. If Butler changes course, things could reignite.
MORE: Tracking the latest trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler
Spurs acquire De'Aaron Fox, Kings land Zach LaVine in three-team deal involving Bulls
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Shams Charania, ESPN
In a trade involving seven players and multiple draft picks, Fox gets his wish with a trade to San Antonio to team up with burgeoning superstar Victor Wembanyama. As part of the deal, the Kings will receive LaVine from the Bulls while Chicago received three players and got its own draft pick back.
Spurs receive: De'Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin
Kings receive: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, 2025 CHO first-round pick (protected 1-14), 2027 SAS unprotected first-round pick, 2031 MIN unprotected first-round pick, three second-round picks (2025 CHI, 2028 DEN, 2028 own)
Bulls receive: Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, own 2025 first-round pick back from the Spurs
MORE: De'Aaron Fox trade grades | How De'Aaron Fox deal impacts Victor Wembanyama
LeBron James will remain with Lakers past trade deadline
Date: Feb. 2
Source: NBA insider Chris Haynes
Los Angeles' big swing to acquire Doncic does not mean its planning to move on from LeBron James, according to Haynes.
Sources: LeBron James intends to remain a member of the Lakers past the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the relationships behind the blockbuster Luka-AD deal. #haynesbriefs https://t.co/X7H7eQE347 pic.twitter.com/uMTEMUYbDX
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 2, 2025
The Lakers are planning to build around both superstars for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and potentially beyond. With that in mind, the Lakers will shift their focus to players who complement the stars.
Lakers, Mavericks agree to deal centered around Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Official
Trade season kicked off in a major way as the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Mavericks in exchange for Max Christie, Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round pick.
Lakers receive: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris
Mavericks receive: Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 Lakers first-round pick
Jazz receive: Jalen Hood-Schifino, two second-round picks
In one of the biggest trades in NBA history, L.A. acquired the 25-year-old superstar to contend now and in the coming years. Dallas is moving on from one of the greatest players in its history to triple-down on an identity built around bigs and dependent on Kyrie Irving's creation.
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Hawks are in the mix to make a move for Brandon Ingram
Date: Jan. 30
Source: Brian Windhorst, ESPN
While Ingram has been sidelined with an ankle injury, interest in the one-time All-Star is warming up ahead of the deadline, per Windhorst.
New Orleans has long had Ingram on the trade block, and Atlanta has been mentioned as a team to be on the lookout in terms of a team with the potential to make a move. The Hawks are looking for answers following the news that rising star Jalen Johnson will be out for the season with a shoulder injury.
When is the NBA trade deadline?
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 6
- Time: 3 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. PT
The 2025 NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 6.
It is important to note that the deadline is 3 p.m. ET and whatever corresponding time that is for teams in other time zones. All trades must be agreed upon and submitted to the NBA office by 3 p.m. ET.