The 2026 NBA trade deadline is upon us. The moves have started to roll in, and they’ll continue to roll in until the noon pacific time on Thursday, February 5. The big question for Golden State Warriors fans, is whether or not the team will be able to swing a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. But whether or not they do, there’s a lot to watch for. Will they trade Jonathan Kuminga? Will they make some smaller moves? And what will the rest of the league do?
To help you keep track of all the action, here’s every move leading up to the deadline, in reverse chronological order.
* In a shocking move that came together very quickly with little smoke, 11-time All-Star James Harden has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with two-time All-Star Darius Garland and a second-round pick heading to the LA Clippers. This will be Harden’s sixth NBA team, and sets up Cleveland for a fascinating team next season should LeBron James return home for a final season.
* The Boston Celtics, who have surprisingly been one of the NBA’s best teams despite the absence of Jayson Tatum, strengthened their interior by trading for two-time All-Star center Nikola Vučević. In return, the Celtics are sending guard Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls. The teams are also swapping second-round picks.
* A minor three-team deal went down that could have major implications. Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. are headed to the Chicago Bulls, while Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić will add reinforcements to the Detroit Pistons, who are on top of the East. The Pistons are also getting a pick swap from the Minnesota Timberwolves who, crucially, cleared some cap space as they pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo.
* The Memphis Grizzlies are officially hitting the rebuild button by trading former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. are also Salt Lake City bound, while Kyle Anderson, Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang are headed to the Grizz. Most importantly, Utah is sending three first-round picks to Memphis; the Grizzlies now have 11 first-round picks in the next seven drafts, and can potentially get more if and when they trade Ja Morant. Such a trade becomes easier because the Grizzlies also got an NBA-record $28.8 million trade exception.
* In a swap of role players, the Atlanta Hawks sent Vit Krejčí to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two second-round picks.
* The Cleveland Cavaliers sent wing De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings for former Warrior Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis. Dario Šarić and two second-round picks went to the Chicago Bulls in the deal.
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