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The NBA trade deadline is undoubtedly among the most engaging moments within the entire sports calendar.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Thursday 3 p.m. ET cutoff for trade agreements is expected to spur considerable activity as it approaches.<\/p>\n
Teams are required to finalize their rosters by this deadline before the final phase of the regular season. This year’s deadline is particularly intense, with numerous high-profile players rumored to be on the trading block.<\/p>\n
As the activity intensifies, The Sporting News will monitor rumors, news, and reported transactions leading up to the deadline. Due to the nature of these deals, some may be announced following the deadline.<\/p>\n
Continue to follow this coverage to remain informed of all developments.<\/p>\n
Latest NBA trade rumors before 2026 deadlineClippers, James Harden working together to find new home<\/p>\n
The veteran point guard could be on the move once again, as Los Angeles is shopping him. Harden is likely looking to join a contender, while the Clippers<\/a> slow start to the season put them behind most of the league in the standings.<\/p>\n Cavaliers, Clippers have discussed James Harden-Darius Garland exchange<\/p>\n Mannix describes the two sides as having “advanced talks,” which would send Harden to Cleveland for Garland. Harden didn’t play for the Clippers on Monday night, as head coach described Harden’s absence as for personal reasons.<\/p>\n Damian Lillard trying to recruit Giannis to Portland<\/p>\n Lillard has a strong relationship with\u00a0Antetokounmpo from their time together in Milwaukee, and now the point guard wants\u00a0Antetokounmpo to join him in Portland.<\/p>\n LeBron James, Lakers ‘ready to move on’<\/p>\n Fischer adds that the two sides seem resigned to a separation after eight years together, although that is more likely to come in the offseason when James hits free agency.<\/p>\n The Timberwolves are being extremely aggressive in\u00a0pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/p>\n “The most aggressive team in the West right now is the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>,” said Brian Windhorst. “They are in the game for Giannis, and the Timberwolves are being aggressive. If they don’t make what I would call a Hail Mary Giannis deal, I think they are aggressively looking to upgrade their backcourt.”<\/p>\n Shams Charania also appeared on ESPN and shared the same reports that Minnesota is indeed one of the most aggressive teams in the\u00a0NBA when it comes to acquiring\u00a0Antetokounmpo.<\/p>\n Heat “expected” to offer several players, two picks and three pick swaps for Giannis<\/p>\n Jackson reported that the Miami Heat<\/a> are expected to offer an extensive trade package for Antetokounmpo. The offer is anticipated to be Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Terry Rozier, young players, 2 1st-round picks and 3 pick swaps, per Jackson<\/a>. If the Bucks<\/a> do happen to acquire Rozier, they will have to pay his entire 25-26 salary.<\/p>\n Knicks not heavily pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/p>\n A day after The Athletic reported that the Knicks<\/a> are inquiring about Antetokounmpo, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on “Get Up” Monday morning that, “The Knicks believe in this team.. They believed in this team last summer when Giannis was loosely available in those discussions. They didn’t make an aggressive offer at the time of those talks. If they want to win a bidding war now, i think its going to take a 3 or 4 team trade…. That is just not happening. They are not showing that aggression to get Giannis right now and I think thats because they like this team.”<\/p>\n Trail Blazers have reported interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n While other teams have been mentioned far more often, the Trail Blazers<\/a> are among the franchises interested in Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, The Oregonian reports. The report adds that new owner Tom Dundon is ready and willing to take big swings to win, which makes Portland a wild card in the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes even if a deal might cost All-Star Deni Avdija.<\/p>\n Kings have explored trades involving key scorers \u00a0<\/p>\n The Kings<\/a> still have salary cap concerns despite an abysmal 12-39 record, and ESPN reports that has prompted Sacramento explore trades involving Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, and Malik Monk. The Kings acquired De\u2019Andre Hunter from the Cavaliers<\/a> on Saturday.<\/p>\n Knicks among teams in on Giannis Antetokounmpo \u00a0<\/p>\n The Knicks are one of the teams inquiring about Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, The Athletic reports, but the Knicks\u2019 inability to fully match what Milwaukee is demanding \u2014 premier young players and high draft picks \u2014 is a hurdle.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns not off limits at deadline\u00a0<\/p>\n Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns is still a trade candidate despite New York\u2019s recent resurgence, The Athletic reports. Towns hasn\u2019t been extended and reportedly has had some hard feelings ever since his name surfaced in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks in the offseason.<\/p>\n Knicks \u2018trying to find a new home\u2019 for Guerschon Yabusele<\/p>\n The Knicks have \u201clong been trying to find a new home\u201d for forward Guerschon Yabusele, who has struggled since signing in the offseason. Yabusele could need draft assets attached to him to be dealt, The Athletic reports.<\/p>\n NBA trades completed before 2026 deadlineHawks trade Vit Krejci to the Blazers in return for Duop Reath and draft picks<\/p>\n The Atlanta Hawks<\/a> are trading guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Duop Reath and two future second-round selections. The move gives the Hawks the ability to free up roster space, and Atlanta now possesses seven upcoming second-round picks.<\/p>\n Kings acquire De’Andre Hunter from the Kings for Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis<\/p>\n The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. This transaction involves three teams: the Chicago Bulls<\/a> acquire Kings forward Dario Saric\u00a0and two future second-round draft picks. Additionally, the Bulls are waiving guard Jevon Carter to make room for Saric, according to sources. They also acted as a third team and acquired assets to complete the trade.<\/p>\n Hawks deal Trae Young to the Wizards for CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert<\/p>\n The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. The Hawks kick off the trade deadline season with a bang.<\/p>\n Atlanta Hawks<\/p>\n CJ McCollum (G) – traded from WizardsCorey Kispert (F) – traded from WizardsDuop Reath (C) – traded from Trail Blazers<\/p>\n Boston Celtics<\/p>\n Brooklyn Nets<\/p>\n Charlotte Hornets<\/p>\n Chicago Bulls<\/p>\n Dario Saric (F) – traded from Kings<\/p>\n Cleveland Cavaliers<\/p>\n Dennis Schroder (G) –\u00a0 traded from KingsKeon Ellis (G) –\u00a0 traded from Kings<\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks<\/p>\n Denver Nuggets<\/p>\n Detroit Pistons<\/p>\n Golden State Warriors<\/p>\n Houston Rockets<\/p>\n Indiana Pacers<\/p>\n LA Clippers<\/p>\n Los Angeles Lakers<\/p>\n Memphis Grizzlies<\/p>\n Miami Heat<\/p>\n Milwaukee Bucks<\/p>\n Minnesota Timberwolves<\/p>\n New Orleans Pelicans<\/p>\n New York Knicks<\/p>\n Oklahoma City Thunder<\/p>\n Orlando Magic<\/p>\n Philadelphia 76ers<\/p>\n Phoenix Suns<\/p>\n Portland Trail Blazers<\/p>\n Vit Krejci (G) – traded from Hawks<\/p>\n Sacramento Kings<\/p>\n De’Andre Hunter (F) – traded from Cavs<\/p>\n San Antonio Spurs<\/p>\n Toronto Raptors<\/p>\n Utah Jazz<\/p>\n Washington Wizards<\/p>\n Trae Young (G) – traded from HawksWhen is the NBA trade deadline?Date:\u00a0Thursday, Feb. 5Time:\u00a03 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. PT<\/p>\n The 2026 NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 5.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n