The NBA trade market erupted ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline, with teams making aggressive moves well before the buzzer. The latest shock arrived on Wednesday, sending ripples across the league.
According to reports, the Dallas Mavericks are sending 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster eight-player trade finalized on Wednesday.
Anthony Davis Headed to Washington
Dallas will receive Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and Marvin Bagley III in return. The Mavericks will also collect two first-round picks and three second-round picks, marking one of the most significant deals of the deadline period.
Cavaliers Acquire James Harden
Tuesday saw two headline-grabbing moves. The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick.
The move pairs Harden with Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell as Cleveland pushes for Eastern Conference contention.
“I see an opportunity to win in the East,” Harden said. “They’ve got a very good team, coaching staff, all of the above.”
Jazz Make Playoff Push With Jaren Jackson Jr.
Out West, the Utah Jazz landed Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies. The deal was centered around three first-round picks and multiple rotation players.
The acquisition positions Utah for a potential playoff push alongside Lauri Markkanen.
Celtics Strengthen Frontcourt; More Moves Loom
Elsewhere, the Boston Celtics strengthened their roster by acquiring Nikola Vučević from the Chicago Bulls. In a separate three-team deal, Jaden Ivey was traded to Chicago.
With Anthony Davis already moved and multiple stars changing hands, attention now shifts to the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis’s Future Under Spotlight
The Bucks are reportedly listening to offers for their franchise player. Several teams are monitoring the situation closely, including the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
As the deadline approaches, further shocks may still be on the way.
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