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When is the NBA trade deadline in 2026?
The NBA trade deadline is undoubtedly among the most engaging moments within the entire sports calendar.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Thursday 3 p.m. ET cutoff for trade agreements is expected to spur considerable activity as it approaches.
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.
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.
Continue to follow this coverage to remain informed of all developments.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLatest NBA trade rumors before 2026 deadline
Bulls expected to trade Mike Conley
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Chris Haynes
Chicago acquired Conley on Tuesday in a three-team deal, but the team doesn't plan on keeping him. Conley provides veteran depth at the point guard position.
Cavaliers shopping Lonzo Ball
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Jake Fischer
After acquiring Harden, the Cavs' next move appears to be trying to shed Ball's $10 million salary. Ball is producing career-low numbers across the board in his first season in Cleveland.
Clippers trade James Harden to Cavaliers for Darius Garland
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Shams Charania
The full deal is Harden for Garland and a second-round pick, per Charania. Harden gets a chance to win in Cleveland while Garland starts fresh in Los Angeles.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLeBron expected to remain a Laker through the end of the season
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Dave McMeniman
James and Los Angeles appear headed for a divorce, but that likely won't come until the offseason. Instead, James will stay with the Lakers as the team aims to make a championship run.
Warriors actively trying to trade Draymond Green
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Anthony Slater, ESPN
Golden State is involving longtime Warrior Draymond Green in "active trade conversations," per Slater. Green is also "well aware" that his tenure in Golden State could be coming to an end and his future is uncertain with the franchise.
Cavaliers linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Brian Windhorst, ESPN
ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have reached out to the Bucks about Antetokounmpo, and to the Mavericks inquiring about Anthony Davis. The latter is still injured, but the move would help Cleveland acquire him, and he would possibly return for a late-season playoff push and a possible postseason run.
Mavericks will listen to offers for Klay Thompson
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Christian Clark, The Athletic
The Mavericks enter February 3 with a 19-30 record, sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference standings. As Clark notes, Thompson was brought in to pair with Luka Doncic, who has since been traded. He has one more year left on his contract and the Mavericks will listen to offers, per Clark's report.
Giannis 'likely' to remain with Bucks past trade deadline
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Jake Fischer
Jake Fischer reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo "likely" will remain with the Bucks through the NBA trade deadline. Even if that is the case, Milwaukee could revisit a trade in the offseason.
Clippers, James Harden working together to find new home
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Shams Charania
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 slow start to the season put them behind most of the league in the standings.
Cavaliers, Clippers have discussed James Harden-Darius Garland exchange
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Chris Mannix
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.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDamian Lillard trying to recruit Giannis to Portland
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Jake Fischer
Lillard has a strong relationship with Antetokounmpo from their time together in Milwaukee, and now the point guard wants Antetokounmpo to join him in Portland.
LeBron James, Lakers 'ready to move on'
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Jake Fischer
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.
The Timberwolves are being extremely aggressive in pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Brian Windhorst and Shams Charania
"The most aggressive team in the West right now is the Minnesota Timberwolves," 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."
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementShams Charania also appeared on ESPN and shared the same reports that Minnesota is indeed one of the most aggressive teams in the NBA when it comes to acquiring Antetokounmpo.
Heat "expected" to offer several players, two picks and three pick swaps for Giannis
Date: Feb. 2
Source: Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
Jackson reported that the Miami Heat 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. If the Bucks do happen to acquire Rozier, they will have to pay his entire 25-26 salary.
Knicks not heavily pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo
Date: Feb. 2
Source: ESPN's Brian Windhorst
A day after The Athletic reported that the Knicks 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."
Trail Blazers have reported interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo
Date: Feb. 2
Source: The Oregonian
While other teams have been mentioned far more often, the Trail Blazers 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.
Kings have explored trades involving key scorers
Date: Feb. 2
Source: ESPN
The Kings 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’Andre Hunter from the Cavaliers on Saturday.
Knicks among teams in on Giannis Antetokounmpo
Date: Feb. 1
Source: The Athletic
The Knicks are one of the teams inquiring about Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, The Athletic reports, but the Knicks’ inability to fully match what Milwaukee is demanding — premier young players and high draft picks — is a hurdle.
Karl-Anthony Towns not off limits at deadline
Date: Feb. 1
Source: The Athletic
Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns is still a trade candidate despite New York’s recent resurgence, The Athletic reports. Towns hasn’t been extended and reportedly has had some hard feelings ever since his name surfaced in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks in the offseason.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKnicks ‘trying to find a new home’ for Guerschon Yabusele
Date: Feb. 1
Source: The Athletic
The Knicks have “long been trying to find a new home” 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.
NBA trades completed before 2026 deadline
Bulls trade Nikola Vucevic to Celtics for Anfernee Simons
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Shams Charania
The Bulls are sending Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick. The Chicago center is averaging 16.9 points and nine boards per game this season. Simons is averaging 14.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJazz acquire star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. from Grizzlies, send out three 1st-round picks
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Shams Charania
Utah and Memphis have reportedly agreed to a blockbuster move that will send Jaren Jackson Jr. a former Defensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Star, to the Jazz alongside John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr., in exchange for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks, per Charania.
It's a significant, rare eight-player deal for the two Western Conference squads. The Jazz land a star big man in his prime to build around alongside Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, while the Grizzlies become sellers, potentially becoming more likely to trade Ja Morant. Memphis is also loading up on draft capital.
Bulls, Timberwolves and Pistons pull off three-team swap
Date: Feb. 3
Source: Shams Charania
Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. will be going to the Bulls. Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric will be moved to the Pistons, and Detroit also gets a 2026 first-round protected swap from the Timberwolves.
Hawks trade Vit Krejci to the Blazers in return for Duop Reath and draft picks
Date: Feb. 1
Source: Shams Charania
The Atlanta Hawks 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.
Kings acquire De'Andre Hunter from the Kings for Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis
Date: Jan. 31
Source: Shams Charania
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 acquire Kings forward Dario Saric and 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.
Hawks deal Trae Young to the Wizards for CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert
Date: Jan. 7
Source: Shams Charania
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.
NBA trades by team
Atlanta Hawks
CJ McCollum (G) - traded from Wizards
Corey Kispert (F) - traded from Wizards
Duop Reath (C) - traded from Trail Blazers
Boston Celtics
Nikola Vucevic (C) - traded from Bulls
Brooklyn Nets
Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls
Dario Saric (F) - traded from Kings
Anfernee Simons (G) - traded from Celtics
Jaden Ivey (G) - traded from Pistons
Mike Conley Jr. (G) - traded from Timberwolves
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dennis Schroder (G) - traded from Kings
Keon Ellis (G) - traded from Kings
James Harden (G) - traded from Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Detroit Pistons
Kevin Huerter (G) - traded from Bulls
Dario Saric (F) - traded from Bulls
Golden State Warriors
Houston Rockets
Indiana Pacers
LA Clippers
Darius Garland (G) - traded from Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies
Walter Clayton Jr. (G) - traded from Jazz
Kyle Anderson (F) - traded from Jazz
Taylor Hendricks (F) - traded from Jazz
Georges Niang (F) - traded from Jazz
Three future first-round picks - traded from Jazz
Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves
New Orleans Pelicans
New York Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trail Blazers
Vit Krejci (G) - traded from Hawks
Sacramento Kings
De'Andre Hunter (F) - traded from Cavs
San Antonio Spurs
Toronto Raptors
Utah Jazz
John Konchar (F) - traded from Grizzlies
Jock Landale (F) - traded from Grizzlies
Vince Williams Jr. (G) - traded from Grizzlies
Washington Wizards
Trae Young (G) - traded from Hawks
When is the NBA trade deadline?
Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 3 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. PT
The 2026 NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 5.
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.
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