Feb 03, 2026
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The NBA trade deadline is approaching.
2026 NBA trade deadline: Grizzlies reportedly trade Jaren Jackson Jr.to Jazz in 8-player deal;James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade updates
The 2026 trade deadline is fast approaching on February 5th at 3:00 p.m.ET, and this year's edition could feature some big names.
The Memphis Grizzlies took the first step in a major rebuild on Tuesday by trading away Jaren Jackson Jr.The Utah Jazz offered Ja Morant a huge eight-player deal.According to ESPN, the Grizzlies are also trading John Konchar, Joc Landale and Vince Williams Jr.Jazz to trade Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, George Niang and three future first round picks.
The Utah Jazz are trading their most valuable 2027 first-round pick (they also have the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves), the Los Angeles Lakers' 2027 first-rounder and Phoenix's 2031 first-rounder to the Grizzlies.
Milwaukee Bucks forward and two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo appears ready for a new home amid frustration with the organization's disappointing season.He's projected to be out of the lineup for the next 4-6 weeks as he recovers from a calf injury, but is sure to be a great return for the Bucks — and a game-changing asset for the team that acquires him.
Antetokounmpo's "serious courtship" includes the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.
Mavericks star Anthony Davis, Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga, Michael Porter Jr. also top the list.of the Nets and Ja Morant of the Grizzlies.Despite an uneven season, the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly informing teams that several players, including Zion Williamson, are off the market.
The 2025 NBA trade deadline was one for the ages and created high expectations for this year, thanks to the blockbuster trade that sent superstar Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a package that included Davis. The move sent shockwaves through the league, ultimately leading to the Mavs taking the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery, which they used to select phenom Cooper Flagg, then 18 years old.
Time will tell if this year's deadline can provide similar excitement.
Bulls, Timberwolves, Pistons agree on 3-team trade, sending Jaden Ivey, Mike Conley Jr. to Chicago, Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to Detroit.
The Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons have reached agreement on a three-way contract, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday afternoon.
The agreement includes:
The bulls will get Jayden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr.
The Pistons receive Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric, as well as a protected 2026 first-round pick from the Timberwolves
The Timberwolves' luxury tax bill has dropped from $24 million to $3.8 million and is now under the first, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
The Jazz traded Kevin O'Connor for Jaren Jackson Jr
Interesting trade for the Jazz.You have JJJ who rebounds like a small guard.You have Laurie.Whether Kesler returns next season or another, you still need a true 5 around these guys.Laurie has had success with SF in Cleveland before and JJJ can guard… https://t.co/rN5HsTSbZm
The Memphis Grizzlies trade Jaron Jackson Jr.and three other players with the Utah Jazz for four players and three future first-round draft picks, ESPN's Shams Charnia reports.
BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies trade forwards Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to Utah Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN.pic.twitter.com/ax0SoQpZx
Jackson, a two-time NBA All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year, has been with the Grizzlies since being selected fourth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft and is averaging 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game this season.He leads the Grizzlies in minutes this year with 30.7 minutes per game.
Jackson now joins the 15-35 Jazz, who are 13th in the Western Conference and are currently allowing a league-leading 127.0 points.
The Clippers and Cavs have intensified their James Harden trade talks.
Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that the Cavs and Clippers have accelerated talks on a potential trade of James Harden to Cleveland and Darius Garland to LA with Thursday's trade deadline, and Haynes says both sides are motivated to get a deal done quickly.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have intensified discussions about a James Harden and Darius Garland package with both sides motivated to get a deal done relatively soon, league sources tell me.
Cavaliers have been in talks with Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Cleveland Cavaliers have held talks with the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports.
Cleveland is looking for a big swing to compete for the title this season, as they are linked with Clippers guard James Harden.Windhorst added that Harden's deal with Cleveland may not come to fruition, although it is close.
The 36-year-old is averaging 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists per season and is said to be looking for an opportunity to do what he has yet to accomplish in his illustrious career: win a championship.
While the Cleveland Cavaliers have been widely mentioned as a team to make a play for his services, that fit seems odd and would likely require giving up younger players, which could be a long-term problem if the organization wants to keep Evan Moble.
Also, Cavs don't play well (30-21) This is not playful, you must ask the question: They may be a real choice?
In fact, there might be a team that's further along than the Cavs in that regard, one that's also looking to make a play for a star before Thursday's deadline.
Source: Clippers, Cavaliers join James Harden conversation
In the days leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers have been involved in discussions surrounding veteran guard James Harden with the Cleveland Cavaliers among teams that have recently expressed interest in acquiring the All-Star - Yahoo Sports sources.
Harden, 36, has missed the last two games due to personal reasons. The next day, Harden was denied because the Clippers also came into town to take on the Phoenix Suns - just 10 miles between arenas.
Listen, Giannis is like an artist.That Giannis is the best kind of good, although not for you with the profit of Bruston, and I hope that you are better than the team with Damian Lillard, just to his business Brunson.
The Knicks would have to give up a) Karl-Anthony Towns, b) one or both of Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, and/or c) enough matching salary to get a deal done or get enough picks from a third team to get a deal done.With Giannis, Brunson, Josh Hart and whoever else is left, I think that's enough to contend with.Even if it isn't, many people would eventually want to join them.in New York to increase their chances.
I honestly think that Anttokounmpo could lead the knicks over the top and end a half -century title dryness as it did in Milwaukee.And there's nothing in the NBA like when New York rolls.Imagine if they really win.MSG will be the best possible way and Giannis could deservedly call himself a player in the Pantheon, someone who carried two separate franchisees on his back and led them to the promised country.Lebron -like things.
The Lakers were 29-19 and Doncic was averaging 33.6 points, 8.8 assists and 8 rebounds. Things went downhill for the Mavericks after the move.
Despite averaging 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds, Davis played in just 29 games after joining the Mavericks after missing the playoffs last season and having a slow start to the year. The Mavericks also fired former president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison.
The move of 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg was a silver lining for the Mavericks.Flagg averaged 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists in his rookie season.He heads into a game Thursday against the Hornets and former Duke teammate Conn Neupel, where he scored a career-high 49 points.
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The Wolves are recruiting third and fourth teams to improve trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly getting third- and fourth-round picks to improve the Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
Miami, Golden State and New York are the adjectives for a transaction to work a trade.
Wind: The Wolves are re-drafting the third and fourth players to try to fix the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
Tiago Splitter is excited about new signing Vit Krejci.
The teacher chat lazzers is tiago splizers with Vita Krejlica I have a new day and enjoyed a pushy day.
Splitter said the team was “thirsty” for a shooter like Krejci, who is hitting 42 percent of his three pointers this season.
Thiago Splitter said he spoke with Wit Krejci today: "He's happy to be here. A great shooter. A guy who doesn't need many inches to shoot the basketball. And I think we're hungry for a shooter like him... he's a player who will help us a lot."
The Trail Blazers have a .336 three-point percentage this season, which ranks last in the NBA.
Jordan Paul leaving New Orleans?
It was the beginning of the end for Jordan Poole in New Orleans.Poole has not started the team's last eight games and could be moved by the deadline.
Poole, 26, is in the midst of a down year, averaging 14.5 points per game.Poole still has one year left on his contract.He is due about $34 million next season.
Which stars can be moved, changing the landscape of the fantasy loop?
The NBA trade window opened on December 15, and now is the time to prepare for potential chaos.Whether a superstar is forced his way or a role player lands in the perfect spot, these are the fighters that can shake up your fantasy league.
I've divided my all-time fantasy teams into two groups — players who are hot on trade talk and whose value will increase in the coming weeks.
Contracts are important.Good things.Participation is important.Let's debate!
🥇First Team All Final Fantasy Teams
Giannis Antetokounmpo – PF/C, Milwaukee Bucks
This is Giannis.you already know.He hasn't publicly asked for a trade (yet), but if the Bucks don't accept it, there will undoubtedly be people interested in acquiring the Greek Freak.It will be hard to match his $54 million contract this season, and many teams will be interested, but no matter which team he goes with, Antetokounmpo is a high-scoring, top-five asset in the league in scoring, and you can see his strengths and weaknesses.You have to build in 9-cat format.
Lamelo Ball - PG, Sharlet Harnetts
Upside was never an issue.He is healthy.Yahoo NBA writer Kelly Iko reported that Ball would be open to a trade.The franchise has made no progress toward a playoff bid, and Ball is running the show.LaMelo is locked up until 2029, so it's not easy - but if Charlotte shakes him, you're looking at a big fantasy.
Anthony Davis - PF/C, Dallas Mavericks
Always dominate, always swoon.Dos is a statement.But this year it's best to produce an ad or collect what's valuable before it really falls away.Sane's current $54 million salary bubbles to $62 million when healthy when the league is the best big man in the league.
Heat, Timberwolves, Warriors and Nix Sutors Most Powerful for Giannis AntetoKounMPO
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the hottest name on the market before the NBA trade deadline.After years of resisting the idea, Antetokounmpo appears ready to leave the Bucks.
Over the weekend, four suitors have emerged for Anteokounmpo, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Those teams are the Heat, Timberwolves, Warriors and Knicks.
This morning Giannis Shams:
"Over the weekend, the Bucks were dealing with teams making aggressive offers as well as counter-offers. Giannis is open to getting out of the MIL, whether it's at the deadline or for another season... Who are the most active players? Miami, Minnesota, ... pic.twitter.com/NcDM1Iv9DV
