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Mavericks Trade Anthony Davis to Wizards
Dallas sent Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum to Washington for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, OKC's 2026 first-round pick, a top-20 protected Warriors 2030 first, and seconds. The move helps Dallas move past Luka issues after landing Cooper Flagg, but receives a weak package.
Wizards aim to tank for lottery odds despite adding stars.
Celtics Acquire Nikola Vucevic from Bulls
Boston traded Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick to Chicago for center Nikola Vucevic on Feb. 3, bolstering their frontcourt for the playoffs. This adds a stabilizing veteran big to the Celtics' roster.
Chicago gains a scoring guard with upside.
Cavaliers Land James Harden from Clippers
Cleveland swapped Darius Garland and a second-round pick for James Harden from the Clippers on Feb. 4, seeking playoff shot creation. The star-for-star deal shifts both teams' identities.
Clippers pivot to younger guard play with Garland.
Bulls Get Jaden Ivey in Three-Team Deal
Chicago acquired Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. in a multi-team trade on Feb. 3, while Detroit received Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić. This reshapes Chicago's roster around youth.
Detroit adds shooting and versatility.
Hornets Add Coby White and Mike Conley Jr.
Charlotte landed Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. from Chicago in a three-team deal, sending Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and seconds. Bulls receive assets for rebuilding.
Hornets boost their backcourt activity ahead of deadline.
Warriors Trade Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis
Golden State sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta for Porzingis on Wednesday, pivoting to win-now with frontcourt size. Hawks bet on Kuminga's upside and Hield's shooting.
Ends year-long speculation on Kuminga.
76ers Send Jared McCain to Thunder
Philadelphia traded guard Jared McCain to OKC for a 2026 pick, as reported by Shams Charania. This marks an early deadline move.
OKC adds young guard talent.
Jazz Acquire Jaren Jackson Jr.
Utah traded for Jaren Jackson Jr. from Memphis, shifting from tanking to adding impact players amid draft trends. Pairs with Markkanen and Kessler in jumbo frontcourt.
Aims to attack free agency over prolonged losing.
Raptors Receive Chris Paul
Toronto got Chris Paul, while Brooklyn received Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 second, and cash; Clippers get a traded player exception. Part of deadline roster tweaks.
Paul brings veteran leadership to Raptors.
Knicks Dump Yabusele for Flexibility
New York offloaded Yabusele without losing picks, gaining $100K under second apron and shopping Dalen Terry. Increases trade maneuverability.
Earns high grade for salary cap management.
NBA Teams Shift from Tanking Strategies
Wizards and Jazz abandon tanking for stars like Davis and Jackson due to strong 2026 draft but weak 2027 class. Signals league-wide pivot from lottery chasing.
Impacts free agency and long-term books.