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Cavaliers Acquire James Harden from Clippers
Cleveland traded Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden to boost their shot creation and keep Donovan Mitchell happy. The move addresses lineup issues when Mitchell rests and aims for postseason success, despite concerns over Harden's isolation style.
Clippers pivot to younger assets amid their 23-26 record.
Warriors Trade for Kristaps Porzi艈模is from Hawks
Golden State sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta for Porzi艈模is to add size and stretch at center, solving frontcourt issues at 27-24. This pivot ends Warriors' Giannis pursuit, as they believe he stays in Milwaukee.
Kuminga joins a young Hawks roster needing athleticism.
Clippers Send Ivica Zubac to Pacers
Los Angeles traded Zubac to Indiana for assets including Jaren Jackson Jr., freeing cap space and retooling around Kawhi Leonard. Pacers, at 13-36, add a starting center for next season post-Haliburton's recovery.
Clippers also moved James Harden this week.
Celtics Get Nikola Vu膷evi膰 from Bulls
Boston acquired Vu膷evi膰 by sending Anfernee Simons, bolstering frontcourt depth for their title chase. The 35-year-old center leaves a directionless Bulls team for contenders, on an expiring deal.
Both sides benefit with mutual needs met.
Wizards Receive Anthony Davis from Mavericks
Washington landed Davis in an eight-player, five-pick blockbuster, pairing him with Trae Young to end tanking. This follows their pivot with Young from Hawks, signaling a new era.
Mavericks' bizarre Luka Doncic return deal criticized.
Jazz Acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. from Grizzlies
Utah traded for Jackson in an eight-player, three-pick deal to accelerate rebuild around young core like Keyonte George and Ace Bailey. At 16-35, they import a two-way centerpiece instead of lottery waiting.
OKC benefits from picks owed.
Lakers Trade for Luke Kennard from Hawks
LA sent Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-rounder to Atlanta for sharpshooter Kennard, boosting top-10 offense despite poor defense. First major Lakers deadline move.
Hawks continue reshaping roster.
Hawks Trade Trae Young to Wizards
Atlanta sent Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, part of major deadline pivots including Kuminga and Porzi艈模is deals. Wizards pair him with Davis for rebuild acceleration.
Hawks receive younger assets.
Timberwolves Add Ayo Dosunmu, Dump Conley
Minnesota strengthened backcourt with Dosunmu amid low Giannis odds, and traded Mike Conley's contract sending Jaden Ivey to Bulls. Wolves feel Antetokounmpo unlikely after own moves.
Backcourt upgrade for playoff push.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Stays with Bucks
No trade for Giannis despite rumors; Bucks hold firm as Warriors and Wolves pivot elsewhere. Antetokounmpo wants to stay and win in Milwaukee long-term.
Deadline buzz quiets on superstar move.
Kawhi Leonard Remains with Clippers
Clippers keep Leonard despite trading Harden and Zubac; no buzzer-beater blockbuster. Team under salary-cap probe, but Leonard set for All-Star Game at Intuit Dome.
Focus shifts to retooling around him.
Utah Jazz Accelerate Rebuild with Markkanen Core
Jazz build around Keyonte George, Walker Kessler, Ace Bailey, and Lauri Markkanen after Jackson trade. Strong young core positions them ahead of schedule.
Multiple deals signal aggressive timeline.