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NBA Trade Deadline

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Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin visits courtside before a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Blazers’ GM Joe Cronin Hints at Trade Deadline Move…What Was It?

On Thursday, at the Blazers’ end-of-season interviews, General Manager Joe Cronin shared that he had presented a trade to the owner-in-waiting, Tom Dundon,...

May 1, 2026
Dec 23, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) controls the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit:
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The 76ers Chose Flexibility Over Patience in Jared McCain Trade

After a show-stopping first season, an injury, and a disappointing sophomore year, the Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain ahead of the 2026 NBA...

February 15, 2026
Feb 6, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden.
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What Grades Do the Celtics’ Trade Deadline Moves Get?

Feb. 5 is now in the rearview mirror. In other words, another NBA trade deadline is in the books. This year’s edition featured...

February 11, 2026
Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, left, speaks during a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center.
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Lakers Must Pivot to Free Agency After Uneventful Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers are failing to uphold their standards as one of the most prestigious teams in the NBA. Now halfway through...

February 10, 2026
Jan 6, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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Anthony Davis Trade Immensely Raises Wizards’ Ceiling

The Washington Wizards acquired two star players almost a month apart each at a low cost. The most recent, Anthony Davis, is undeniably...

February 5, 2026
Mar 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates with forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8), forward Tobias Harris (12) and other teammates after scoring the game-winning basket against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Pistons Don’t Need a Big Trade, They’re Already a Title Contender

Six weeks ago, trade speculation flurried around the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, including a blockbuster move for injured Mavericks center Anthony Davis. But Detroit...

February 3, 2026
Jan 3, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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Shouldn’t the Pistons Trade Ivey to the Hornets for Sexton?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The fourth one...

January 25, 2026
Jan 1, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
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What Trade Targets Should the New York Knicks Explore?

The time for an NBA trade is now. The February trade deadline is only weeks away, and the New York Knicks are open...

January 20, 2026
Mar 27, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) shoots as Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Could the Hawks Trade Porzingis to the Warriors for Kuminga?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The first one...

January 19, 2026
Jan 9, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Newly acquired Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (R) speaks at an introductory press conference as Wizards general manager Will Dawkins (L) listens prior to the Wizards' game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena.
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Trae Young Is a Washington Wizard, but What’s Next?

Will Dawkins has made his biggest move since the Bradley Beal/Chris Paul trade to open his tenure. Under pressure of competing next season,...

January 13, 2026
Dec 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the third quarter at Barclays Center.
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Michael Porter Jr. Fits the Warriors’ Biggest Needs

Ahead of this year’s NBA trade deadline, there is a slew of players linked to the Golden State Warriors. The first 38 games...

January 8, 2026
Dec 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (right) during the first quarter at Chase Center.
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Warriors Shouldn’t Go After Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis will reportedly be shopped around this trade deadline following an underwhelming start to the season for the Mavericks. One of the...

December 30, 2025
Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) returns to the be3nch in the fourth quarteragainst the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Luka Doncic Will Finally Win NBA MVP In 2026

In his now-eighth season in the NBA, Luka Doncic is averaging a whopping 28.6 points per game for his career; the Slovenian is...

October 28, 2025
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NBA Trade Deadline Grades: Evaluating Every Active Team’s Deals

The Super Bowl may be the biggest sporting event in the United States, but for the second time in three years, the NBA...

February 11, 2025