After a long break, I’m back with a detailed NBA trade deadline breakdown, covering every team and highlighting the key fantasy basketball implications.
While the real-life trade deadline has already passed, many fantasy leagues still have their trade deadlines coming up. If you’re evaluating potential moves, having the right tools matters.
Before diving in, a quick recommendation:
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Beyond redraft tools, I also recommend checking out their dynasty rankings and contributing by voting in their three-player comparisons (best / mid / worst). It’s a great way to both use and support a truly community-powered resource.
Let’s Dive Into the Trades
To keep things clean and fantasy-focused, I’ve excluded draft compensation and cash considerations and listed player movement only for each team.
Real-Life Trade Summary
Highly discussed stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Domantas Sabonis, and Ja Morant stayed put. Their teams likely couldn’t find suitable offers and may revisit trade talks in the offseason.
Rockets, Heat, and Spurs did not make a single move.
Wizards, Pacers, and Jazz, three of the league’s worst teams, made notable acquisitions including Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Ivica Zubac, and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Unfortunately, given their situations, all of these players carry potential shutdown risk.The Clippers surprisingly became aggressive sellers, moving both James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
The Hornets, arguably January’s best team, upgraded from Collin Sexton to Coby White, though White won’t return until after the All-Star break.
The Bulls traded away most of their guards only to acquire several more. Once again, it’s difficult to understand the long-term vision. The Bulls and Kings largely held their positions at this deadline.
Fantasy Implications
There isn’t a clear, slam-dunk winner from this deadline, but several situations are worth monitoring. Most of the value comes from short-term streaming and role changes.
Jalen Smith is arguably the biggest winner after Vucevic was moved, though he’s almost certainly rostered in competitive leagues.
I’m not particularly high on Bennedict Mathurin, as he struggled to provide fantasy value even before the trade. That said, with Garland out, he’s worth a look if available.
GG Jackson could quietly benefit from Jaren Jackson Jr.’s departure. Also keep an eye on Taylor Hendricks if Memphis increases his minutes.
The Clippers’ center rotation is messy. The Brook Lopez / Isaiah Jackson / Yanic Konan Niederhauser situation needs close monitoring, there’s no clear winner yet.
I’m avoiding most Bulls guards, but Josh Giddey may miss time with a hamstring injury. Tre Jones and Jaden Ivey are the top priorities from this backcourt.
The Celtics’ center rotation is worth tracking, as Vucevic and Queta may split minutes.
Bonus (Roto Leagues):
Keep an eye on AJ Johnson (Mavericks). He started earning minutes and producing in Wizards before being traded and could emerge as a classic silly-season contributor.
Atlanta Hawks
IN: CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert, Jock Landale, Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, Gabe Vincent
OUT: Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis, Vit Krejci, Luke Kennard
Boston Celtics
IN: Nikola Vucevic
OUT: Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, Chris Boucher, Xavier Tillman
Brooklyn Nets
IN: Ochai Agbaji, Hunter Tyson, Josh Minott
OUT: Cam Thomas
Charlotte Hornets
IN: Coby White, Malaki Branham, Xavier Tillman
OUT: Collin Sexton, Mason Plumlee
Chicago Bulls
IN: Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Guerschon Yabusele, Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller
OUT: Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Kevin Huerter, Dalen Terry, Julian Phillips
Cleveland Cavaliers
IN: James Harden, Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis
OUT: Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter, Lonzo Ball
Dallas Mavericks
IN: Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley, Tyus Jones, AJ Johnson
OUT: Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, Dante Exum
Denver Nuggets
IN: N/A
OUT: Hunter Tyson
Detroit Pistons
IN: Kevin Huerter, Dario Saric
OUT: Jaden Ivey
Golden State Warriors
IN: Kristaps Porzingis
OUT: Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, Trayce Jackson-Davis
Houston Rockets
IN: N/A
OUT: N/A
Indiana Pacers
IN: Ivica Zubac, Kobe Brown
OUT: Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson
Los Angeles Clippers
IN: Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson
OUT: James Harden, Ivica Zubac, Chris Paul, Kobe Brown
Los Angeles Lakers
IN: Luke Kennard
OUT: Gabe Vincent
Miami Heat
IN: N/A
OUT: N/A
Memphis Grizzlies
IN: Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks
OUT: Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, John Konchar, Vince Williams Jr.
Milwaukee Bucks
IN: Nick Richards, Nigel Hayes-Davis, Ousmane Dieng
OUT: Cole Anthony, Amir Coffey
Minnesota Timberwolves
IN: Ayo Dosunmu, Julian Phillips
OUT: Mike Conley, Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller
New Orleans Pelicans
IN: Dalen Terry
OUT: Jose Alvarado
New York Knicks
IN: Jose Alvarado
OUT: Guerschon Yabusele
Oklahoma City Thunder
IN: Jared McCain
OUT: Ousmane Dieng
Orlando Magic
IN: N/A
OUT: Tyus Jones
Philadelphia Sixers
IN: N/A
OUT: Jared McCain, Eric Gordon
Phoenix Suns
IN: Cole Anthony, Amir Coffey
OUT: Nick Richards, Nigel Hayes-Davis
Portland Trail Blazers
IN: Vit Krejci
OUT: Duop Reath
Sacramento Kings
IN: De’Andre Hunter
OUT: Dario Saric, Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis
San Antonio Spurs
IN: N/A
OUT: N/A
Toronto Raptors
IN: Trayce Jackson-Davis
OUT: Ochai Agbaji
Utah Jazz
IN: Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, John Konchar, Vince Williams Jr.
OUT: Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang
Washington Wizards
IN: Trae Young, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, Dante Exum
OUT: Khris Middleton, CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert, Marvin Bagley, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham