Advertisement<\/p>\n
The Memphis Grizzlies, who have fielded offers for point guard Ja Morant, took the first step toward a significant rebuild on Tuesday by trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a massive eight-player deal<\/a>. The Grizzlies also are including John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. in the trade to the Jazz in return for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks, according to ESPN.<\/p>\n The Utah Jazz are reportedly trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (they also own picks from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves), the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2027 first-round pick and Phoenix’s 2031 first-round pick to the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n Soon after, the Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls reportedly agreed to a three-team trade<\/a> that will send Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter, Dario \u0160ari\u0107 and a 2026 first-round protected pick swap from the Timberwolves to the Pistons. With the trade, the Timberwolves will see their luxury tax bill drop from $24 million to $3.8 million, putting them under the first apron.<\/p>\n The Bulls also weren\u2019t done making moves, sending two-time All-Star Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers also have discussed a trade that would swap James Harden for Darius Garland<\/a>, Yahoo Sports\u2019 Kelly Iko reported.<\/p>\n Milwaukee Bucks forward and two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be ready for a new home amid frustrations with the organization\u2019s disappointing season<\/a>. He\u2019s projected to be out of the lineup for the next 4-6 weeks as he recovers from a calf injury, but will no doubt command a hefty return for the Bucks \u2014 and be a game-changing asset for the team that acquires him.<\/p>\n Among the \u201cserious suitors<\/a>\u201d for Antetokounmpo are the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA insider Shams Charania reports.<\/p>\n Also atop the list of players who could be on the move are Mavericks star Anthony Davis, the Warriors\u2019 Jonathan Kuminga, the Nets\u2019 Michael Porter Jr. and the Grizzlies\u2019 Ja Morant. Notably, despite an abysmal season, the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly informing teams that several players, including Zion Williamson, are off the market<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n [Check out the NBA trade tracker for full details on every move<\/a>]<\/p>\n The 2025 NBA trade deadline was one for the ages and set expectations high for this year, thanks to the blockbuster trade that sent superstar Luka Don\u010di\u0107 from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a package deal that included Davis. The move sent shockwaves through the league, eventually leading to the Mavs winning the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery, which they used to select then-18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg.<\/p>\n Time will tell if this year\u2019s deadline can offer just as much excitement.<\/p>\n Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest news, rumors and updates ahead of Feb. 5\u2019s NBA trade deadline.<\/p>\n Live29 updates Ben Rohrbach<\/p>\n Every NBA team is looking for big men who can space the floor and protect the rim, and the Boston Celtics found someone who can at least do one of those things: Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107.<\/p>\n The Celtics scored Vu\u010devi\u0107 for Anfernee Simons and a second-round draft pick<\/a>, according to ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n The now-former Chicago Bulls center has shot 39.1% on 4.5 3-point attempts per game over the past two seasons. He is also, ugh, the anchor of the NBA\u2019s 24th-rated defense.<\/p>\n How that helps the Celtics remains to be seen. They will add him to a big-man rotation that includes Neemias Queta, Luka Garza and Amari Williams \u2014 hardly a powerhouse rotation. It was seen at season\u2019s start as worse than it is has been. Vu\u010devi\u0107 is, at the very least, an upgrade over Garza as a reserve center on the Eastern Conference\u2019s third-place roster.<\/p>\n Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n Trading Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday\u2019s NBA trade deadline is not an urgency for the Milwaukee Bucks, Yahoo Sports\u2019 Kelly Iko reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Several teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves (who are creating payroll room), Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat are making aggressive offers for the two-time MVP. However, the Bucks may take those offers into the offseason if that\u2019s when the best deal presents itself.<\/p>\n Read more of Iko\u2019s NBA trade deadline buzz here,<\/a> including the T-Wolves eyeing the Chicago Bulls\u2019 surplus of guards, the team showing the most interest in Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis and what the Houston Rockets are looking for at the deadline.<\/p>\n Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz<\/a> on Tuesday, the Memphis Grizzlies are next expected to move Ja Morant, reports Yahoo Sports\u2019 Kelly Iko<\/a>.<\/p>\n With the Grizzlies now appearing to embrace a full rebuild, rival NBA teams expect general manager Zach Kleiman to lower his asking price for the star guard. Morant\u2019s injury history, which currently includes a sprained UCL in his left elbow<\/a>, also likely affects Kleiman\u2019s bargaining position.<\/p>\n Morant prefers to stay with Memphis, but has accepted that the team is now moving in a different direction that likely won\u2019t involve him in its future. The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly two of the teams that have shown interest in Morant.<\/p>\n Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dan Titus<\/p>\n Harden joins forces with Donovan Mitchell in the Eastern Conference, hoping to make one last quest for a championship and a big payday. Harden probably cares about the bag more than a trophy, but that’s a debate for another day.<\/p>\n Harden’s role as a primary facilitator won’t change with the Cavs. However, we could see him relinquish some ball-handling responsibilities to Mitchell, as the latter is more than capable of initiating offense. Still, with a healthy Evan Mobley (potentially), Jarrett Allen and a far deeper roster, I don’t think Harden’s assist rate will dip much from what we’ve seen this year. Harden should remain a top-15 asset in fantasy across formats, even though the usage may not be in abundance as it was in L.A. The scoring, however, is likely to drop off from 25 per game because he won’t have to take as many shots when the roster is at full strength. Short term, though, he’s getting buckets. Fantasy managers should hold.<\/p>\n Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n Despite the Los Angeles Lakers\u2019 recent slide, going 9-7 in January and dropping to the No. 6 spot in the Western Conference<\/a>, the team has no intention of trading LeBron James, reports ESPN\u2019s Dave McMenamin<\/a>.<\/p>\n James, 41, has a no-trade clause in his contract and thus would have to approve of any deal the Lakers could potentially make. However, he could move to another team next season if he chooses to play. The Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors have been rumored as possible destinations.<\/p>\n In addition to the Lakers\u2019 slump, a Jan. 21 ESPN report<\/a> detailing a rift between James and Lakers governor (and minority owner) Jeanie Buss fueled speculation that the two sides could move on<\/a>.<\/p>\n Following the report\u2019s release, James was asked about his rapport with Buss.<\/p>\n “I thought it was good,\u201d he said. \u201cBut, you know, somebody could see it another way. There’s always two sides to a coin.”<\/p>\n James was then asked f he hoped to stay with the Lakers for the season, to which he said, \u201cI\u2019m good. I\u2019m good\u2026 I\u2019m good.\u201d<\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM PST<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Clippers are trading James Harden Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.<\/p>\n Conjecture of potential trade for Harden gained steam just ahead of the NBA trade deadline<\/a> on Feb. 5, as Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko reported late Monday evening<\/a> that the Clippers and Cavs were engaged in discussions surrounding the veteran All-Star.<\/p>\n The 36-year-old Harden is in the second year of a two-year, $81.5 million deal he signed last June when he declined to activate the opt-out clause<\/a> in his contract. Because of the structure of his contract, he could have declined any trade.<\/p>\n Harden does have a $42.3 million player option for 2026-27, but only $13 million of it is guaranteed.<\/p>\n Read more on the deal here.<\/a><\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM PST<\/p>\n With less than 48 hours to go before the NBA trade deadline, teams are going WILD today, as the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves have connected on a three-way deal.<\/p>\n The details:<\/p>\n Chicago receives: Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr.<\/p>\n Detroit receives: Kevin Huerter, Dario \u0160ari\u0107 and a 2026 protected first-round pick swap courtesy of the Wolves.<\/p>\n Minnesota receives: Well, essentially nothing. And that’s the point.<\/p>\n Let’s get into some grades here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 12:50 PM PST<\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n The Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics are officially in the mix ahead of Thursday\u2019s NBA trade deadline.<\/p>\n Chicago will reportedly trade center Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 and a second-round pick to Boston in exchange for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick, ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania reported<\/a> Tuesday.<\/p>\n Vu\u010devi\u0107, 35, has been with the Bulls since the 2020-2021 NBA season after being acquired from the Orlando Magic. He\u2019s made 375 starts for the franchise over six seasons and is in the final year<\/a> of a three-year, $60-million contract extension<\/a> signed back in 2023.<\/p>\n Simons is in his first season with the Celtics, having been traded from the Portland Trail Blazers in the swap for Jrue Holiday back in July. He\u2019s averaged 14.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game coming off the bench in Boston.<\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 11:53 AM PST<\/p>\n By creating tax savings and roster space, Minnesota positions itself well for a possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM PST<\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 11:27 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n The Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons have come to terms on a three-way deal, ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania reported<\/a> Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n In the deal:<\/p>\n Bulls will receive Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr.<\/p>\n Pistons receive Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric, as well as a 2026 first-round protected pick swap from the Timberwolves<\/p>\n Timberwolves\u2019 luxury tax bill reportedly drops from $24 million to $3.8 million, now under the first apron, per ESPN\u2019s Bobby Marks<\/a><\/p>\n Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM PST<\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Jaren Jackson Jr. and three other players to the Utah Jazz for four players and three future first-round draft picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n Jackson, a two-time NBA All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year, has been with the Grizzlies since they selected him fourth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, averaging 19.2 points, 5.8 boards and 1.9 assists per game this season. He led the Grizzlies with 30.7 minutes per game this year.<\/p>\n Jackson now heads to the 15-35 Jazz, who sit 13th in the Western Conference, currently allowing a league-high 127.0 points per game.<\/p>\n Read more on this developing news story.<\/a><\/p>\n Tue, February 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM PST<\/p>\n Criss Partee<\/p>\n Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes is reporting that the Cavs and Clippers have ramped up their conversations regarding a potential James Harden trade to Cleveland that would send Darius Garland to LA. With the trade deadline on Thursday, Haynes says both sides are motivated to get a deal done soon.<\/p>\n Criss Partee<\/p>\n The Cleveland Cavaliers have had talks with the Milwaukee Bucks about Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they\u2019ve also had conversations with the Dallas Mavericks about Anthony Davis, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.<\/p>\n Cleveland is looking to take a big swing to compete for a title this season, as they\u2019ve also been linked to Clippers guard James Harden. Windhorst also said the deal for Harden to Cleveland might not actually happen, although it\u2019s close.<\/p>\n Morten Stig Jensen<\/p>\n In a surprising twist as Thursday\u2019s NBA trade deadline<\/a> draws closer, former MVP James Harden is now on the market<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 36-year-old is averaging 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists on the season, and is reportedly looking for a chance to do what he’s yet to achieve in his otherwise illustrious career: win a championship.<\/p>\n While the Cleveland Cavaliers have been thoroughly mentioned as a team that will make a play for his services, the fit appears odd and will likely require relinquishing younger players, which could prove to be a long-term problem if the organization wishes to hang on to Evan Mobley.<\/p>\n Additionally, the Cavs (30-21) simply haven’t played that well this season, which should beg the question: Are they even a realistic bet to make a Finals push with Harden?<\/p>\n In fact, there might be a team that’s further along than the Cavs in that regard \u2014 one that’s also looking to make a play for a star before Thursday\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n That team is the Detroit Pistons.<\/p>\n![\"Ben](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770179108_84_dims.jpeg\"\/)
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM PST<\/p>\n![\"Ian](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770179108_380_dims.jpeg\"\/)
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM PST<\/p>\nTue, February 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM PST<\/p>\n![\"Dan](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770179109_783_dims.jpeg\"\/)
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM PST<\/p>\nTue, February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM PST<\/p>\n![\"Criss](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770179109_521_dims.jpeg\"\/)
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM PST<\/p>\nTue, February 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM PST<\/p>\n![\"Morten](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/67fba7e0-0654-11ef-a7b7-e840be9f8312.png\"\/)
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 8:20 AM PST<\/p>\n
![\"Kelly](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770179110_484_dims.jpeg\"\/)
Mon, February 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM PST<\/p>\n