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The wheeling and dealing continued Wednesday, with the Mavericks reportedly trading All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards<\/a> in a massive eight-player swap. Shortly after, the 76ers sent Jared McCain to the Thunder<\/a>, the Bulls reportedly traded Coby White to the Hornets<\/a>, and the Clippers traded Chris Paul to the Raptors after their messy breakup<\/a>. Later Wednesday, the Warriors swung a trade that sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield<\/a>, two players widely seen as available, to the Atlanta Hawks for veteran center Kristaps Porzingis.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo?<\/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 Warriors, New York Knicks, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA insider Shams Charania reports.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n [Check out the NBA trade tracker for full details on every move<\/a>]<\/p>\n Also atop the list of players who could be on the move are 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 Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest news, rumors and updates ahead of Feb. 5\u2019s NBA trade deadline.<\/p>\n Live58 updates Ryan Young<\/p>\n With their moves tonight, the Warriors are now almost certainly out on any Giannis Antetokounmpo trade before the deadline. Jonathan Kuminga would have been a key piece to any trade offer they made.<\/p>\n Now, it all comes down to Miami or Minnesota.<\/p>\n Jack Baer<\/p>\n But wait, there\u2019s more. The Warriors are reportedly sending center Trayce-Jackson Davis to the Raptors for a second-round pick.<\/p>\n Jack Baer<\/p>\n The Jonathan Kuminga Era of the Golden State Warriors is over, as is the Buddy Hield Era. The Warriors traded both players to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, a major change for two rosters currently in the play-in zone.<\/p>\n Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n Ryan Young<\/p>\n The Hornets officially waived Pat Connaughton on Wednesday night. Connaughton has averaged 2.9 points in about seven minutes per game off the bench this season.<\/p>\n This opens the roster spot for Tyus Jones, who the Hornets traded for earlier tonight.<\/p>\n Ryan Young<\/p>\n Tyus Jones is headed to the Hornets, too, for cash and two second-round picks. He\u2019s averaged three points and 2.4 assists per game largely off the bench this season.<\/p>\n Jack Baer<\/p>\n If you see Ivica Zubac out for the Clippers today, be aware it\u2019s not due to a trade.<\/p>\n Ryan Young<\/p>\n Ja Morant, apparently, is not interested in landing in Sacramento. Will he be moved in the next 24 hours?<\/p>\n Ryan Young<\/p>\n If all goes well in the coming days, it sounds like James Harden will be making his debut this weekend in Sacramento.<\/p>\n Criss Partee<\/p>\n LA Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank sent a thank you to James Harden following the trade that sent him to Cleveland for Darius Garland.<\/p>\n “I can\u2019t overstate what James has meant to our organization in the past 2.5 years. He exceeded every expectation and met every challenge. He put us on his back for long stretches, doing whatever was necessary to win. He\u2019s an all-time great who delivers on a nightly basis. We benefited from his talent, his durability, his competitiveness and his leadership. We\u2019ll always consider him a Clipper.”<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n The Atlanta Hawks reportedly acquired center Jock Landale from the Utah Jazz for cash considerations, according to ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania<\/a>.<\/p>\n Landale has averaged 11.3 points and 6.5 rebounds this season. Landale was traded by the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday\u2019s trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz.<\/p>\n Wed, February 4, 2026 at 1:42 PM PST<\/p>\n The Utah Jazz are expected to waive Lonzo Ball after acquiring the guard in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, meaning Ball is poised to become a free agent, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday.<\/p>\n In addition to Ball, the Cavaliers are also sending a pair of second-round picks to the Jazz, per Charania.<\/p>\n Read more on the move here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n The Mavericks might not be done making trades before Thursday\u2019s deadline. The Mavericks are reportedly seeking a first-round pick for center Daniel Gafford, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.<\/a> NBA insider Marc Stein said the Hawks have expressed interest.<\/p>\n Gafford has averaged 8.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks this season. He has been with the Mavericks for the last few seasons after being acquired in a trade with the Washington Wizards in 2023.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, the Mavericks reportedly traded Anthony Davis for several players, two future first-round picks and three seconds<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n After getting traded to the Bulls and Hornets in back-to-back days, Mike Conley Jr. could soon be back where it all started. If Conley is bought out of his current contract by the Hornets, he is eligible to be signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves.<\/p>\n Minnesota Timberwolves reporter Dane Moore said Conley is reportedly considering going back to the Timberwolves if he hits the market.<\/p>\n Conley played multiple seasons for the Timberwolves before being traded on Tuesday. This season, he has averaged career lows with 4.4 points and 2.9 assists on 32.2 % shooting. This has led to his role being decreased, with him only starting nine games.<\/p>\n Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors have agreed to a three-team deal that will send 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul from L.A. to Toronto<\/a>, according to ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n But Charania also reported Wednesday<\/a> that the Raptors won\u2019t require Paul to report to the team and could still deal him once more.<\/p>\n Longtime NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Paul is expected to be waived<\/a>.<\/p>\n Through the deal, the Clippers are ending up with the rights to 2019 second-round pick Vanja Marinkovi\u0107 (from the Nets), per Jake Fischer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Nets are getting Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round pick and cash, per Charania.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n Cam Thomas will not depart with the team before Thursday\u2019s game against the Orlando, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer<\/a>. Thomas has been ruled out for personal reasons. Thomas has averaged 15.6 points, 3.1 assists and 1.9 rebounds on 39.9% from the field.<\/p>\n Thomas role has also decreased under Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez. He has only started in eight games and has averaged 24.3 minutes per game<\/p>\n The Nets are 13-36. The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday.<\/p>\n Jason Owens<\/p>\n Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. are done in Chicago.<\/p>\n The Bulls dealt both White and Conley to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday afternoon, one day ahead of the trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. In exchange, the Hornets are sending Collin Sexton and three second-round draft picks to Chicago.<\/p>\n The Bulls are also receiving Ousmane Dieng in the deal. Dieng was a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, though it’s unclear how he landed in Charlotte. Details of that trade are unclear.<\/p>\n The Bulls made the move ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline after fortifying their backcourt in two other trades.<\/p>\n Read more on the trade here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chris Cwik<\/p>\n Chris Cwik<\/p>\n The Oklahoma City Thunder easily defeated the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, but the win came with a potentially significant cost. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sustained an abdominal injury during the contest, and will be out at least through the All-Star break due to the issue, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n The severity of the injury is not known at the moment. The team plans to re-evaluate Gilgeous-Alexander after the break, meaning he’ll miss \u2014 at minimum \u2014 five games before a possible return.<\/p>\n It’s unclear when Gilgeous-Alexander sustained the injury. The 27-year-old turned in a strong performance during the Thunder’s 128-92 win over the Magic <\/a>on Tuesday, scoring 20 points and dishing out nine assists in nearly 28 minutes on the court.<\/p>\n Read more on the news here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n The Philadelphia 76ers are trading second-year guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for a 2026 Houston Rockets first-round pick, as well as three second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania<\/a>.<\/p>\n The news arrived on Wednesday, the same day Charania reported that Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the team’s leading scorer and the league’s reigning MVP, will be out through at least the All-Star break<\/a> because of an abdominal strain he suffered Tuesday night during a 128-92 win<\/a> over the Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n The Sixers selected McCain out of Duke with the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and he showed glimpses of stardom early last season, but the 21-year-old has struggled with injuries since.<\/p>\n Read more on the trade here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n The Anthony Davis era in Dallas is now over.<\/p>\n The Mavericks struck a deal to send Davis to the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n Davis was acquired in a blockbuster trade by the Mavericks along with Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick last season in exchange for Luka Don\u010di\u0107, Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber, who were traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n Davis\u2019 time with the Mavericks ended after he appeared in just 29 games, despite being with the team since last February. 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