February 2nd: Luka Doncic to Lakers and Anthony Davis to Mavs in 3-team deal

• Los Angeles Lakers get: Luka Doncic (G), Maxi Kleber (F), Markieff Morris (F)
• Dallas Mavericks get: Anthony Davis (F), Max Christie (G), 2029 first-round pick (via Lakers)
• Utah Jazz get: Jalen Hood-Schifino (G), 2025 second-round pick (via LA Clippers), 2025 second-round pick (via Dallas)

Lakers/Mavericks trade summary.

February 2nd: De’Aaron Fox to Spurs and Zach LaVine to Kings in 3-team deal

• San Antonio Spurs get: De’Aaron Fox (G) and Jordan McLaughlin (G)
• Sacramento Kings get: Zach LaVine (G), Sidy Cissoko (G), 2025 first-round pick (top-14 protected; via Charlotte), 2027 first-round pick (via San Antonio), 2031 first-round pick (via Minnesota), 2025 second-round pick (via Chicago), 2028 second-round pick (via Denver), 2028 second-round pick (own)
• Chicago Bulls get: Zach Collins (F), Tre Jones (G), Kevin Huerter (G), 2025 first round pick (own; via San Antonio)

The Spurs land an All-Star guard in De’Aaron Fox without having to give up any of their young core players. Fox is one of the best playmakers in the NBA, averaging 25.0 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.0 rebounds this season. He will be a natural fit alongside 7’3” All-Defensive player Victor Wembanyama. Their playstyles should complement each other, with Fox’s slashing and passing ability creating more scoring opportunities for Wembanyama.

The Kings reunite Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan but part ways with their franchise star, Fox, whom they drafted in 2017. LaVine is averaging 23.7 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds this season while shooting a career-high 50.8% from the field and 44% from three-point range. Losing Fox is a blow to the Kings’ playmaking, but DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Malik Monk will help fill that void.

The Bulls are in an interesting position, as they have not fully committed to a rebuild but are focused on adding young talent to their roster. In recent years, they have traded away their core of LaVine, DeRozan, and Alex Caruso without receiving significant assets in return. However, the LaVine trade allows them to retain their top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick, which was previously owed to the Spurs.

February 5th: Kyle Kuzma to Bucks and Khris Middleton to Wizards in 3-team deal

• Milwaukee Bucks get: Kyle Kuzma (F), Patrick Baldwin Jr. (F), Jerricho Sims (C), and 2025 second-round pick
• Washington Wizards get: Khris Middleton (F), AJ Johnson (G), and 2028 first-round pick swap
• New York Knicks get: Delon Wright (G), cash considerations

Middleton has spent the last 11 seasons with the Bucks and was an integral part of their 2021 championship team. In recent years, he has dealt with numerous injuries and is currently recovering from offseason surgery on both ankles. This has limited his production, as he missed the first 21 games of the season and is currently averaging 12.6 points per game—his lowest since the 2013-14 season. The Wizards are in the middle of a rebuild, and keeping Middleton on the roster doesn’t make much sense. He should have the opportunity to play for a contending team and is expected to be one of the top buyout candidates this season.

Kuzma is averaging 15.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game on 42% shooting, the lowest mark of his career. He signed a four-year deal with Washington in 2023 and averaged 21.2 points and 7.2 rebounds in the first season of that contract. Now joining a contending Bucks team, he will have more opportunities to attack closeouts and take open catch-and-shoot threes, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard command significant defensive attention.

February 5th: Jonas Valanciunas to Kings in deal with Wizards

• Sacramento Kings get: Jonas Valanciunas (C)
• Washington Wizards get: Sidy Cissoko (G), 2028 second-round pick (via Denver), 2029 second-round pick

Valanciunas is averaging 11.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists this season while serving as a backup and mentor for rookie center Alex Sarr. He joins a Kings team pushing for the playoffs, providing additional scoring and rebounding depth.

The Wizards lose a veteran but receive draft capital in return to support their ongoing rebuild.

February 5th: Brandon Ingram to Raptors in deal with Pelicans

• Toronto Raptors get: Brandon Ingram (F)
• New Orleans Pelicans get: Bruce Brown (F), Kelly Olynyk (F), 2025 second-round pick, 2026 first-round pick (via Indiana)

Ingram has been out since early December with a lower ankle sprain and has missed at least 30 games in a season for the third time in his career. He is a one-time All-Star and, when healthy, has averaged 20 points and 4 assists per game throughout his career.

The Pelicans acquire two veterans who have dealt with injuries this season. Brown has played in 17 games after undergoing a knee procedure and is averaging 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. Olynyk has struggled with back injuries and is averaging 7.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23 games this season. Olynyk is a strong floor spacer and will be on a more affordable contract than what Ingram is expected to receive. While Brown could be a useful addition, he seems more likely to enter the buyout market.

February 5th: Jimmy Butler to Warriors and Andrew Wiggins to Heat in 4-team deal

• Golden State Warriors get: Jimmy Butler (F)
• Miami Heat get: Andrew Wiggins (F), Kyle Anderson (F), Davion Mitchell (G), Golden State’s 2025 first-round (top-10 protection)
• Detroit Pistons get: Lindy Waters III (G), Dennis Schroder (G), Milwaukee’s 2027 second-round pick (via Philadelphia), Dallas’ 2031 second-round pick (via Philadelphia)
• Utah Jazz get: KJ Martin (F), Josh Richardson (G), 2028 second-round pick (via Detroit), 2031 second-round pick (via Miami)
  

Butler leaves the Heat and signs a two-year, $111 million extension with the Warriors. He will have more opportunities to cut and drive to the basket, benefiting from Steph Curry drawing defensive attention both off the ball and beyond the three-point line.

The Pistons acquire another ball handler in Schroder to support Cade Cunningham while Jaden Ivey remains sidelined with a broken left fibula. They also receive additional second-round draft compensation.

The Heat move on from Butler without jeopardizing their season or future. In return, they add Wiggins, who strengthens their perimeter and half-court defense and should be a seamless fit in their system.

February 5th: Mark Williams to Lakers for Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish in deal with Hornets

• Los Angeles Lakers get: Mark Williams (C)
• Charlotte Hornets get: Dalton Knecht (G), Cam Reddish (F), 2031 unprotected first-round pick, 2030 pick swap

The Lakers get the big man they needed, as Williams provides a dynamic presence on both ends of the floor. New Lakers star Luka Doncic prefers to play with a mobile big man and vertical lob threat, and Williams fits that profile perfectly. He is averaging 16 points on 59.7% shooting and 9.8 rebounds this season, and the Lakers view him as their starting center and someone who can develop alongside Doncic on the same timeline.

The Hornets acquire rookie Dalton Knecht, a promising shooter with significant upside for the future. They also receive two first-round picks as part of the trade.

February 6th: Jusuf Nurkic to Hornets in deal with Suns

• Charlotte Hornets get: Jusuf Nurkic (C)
• Phoenix Suns: Cody Martin (F), Vasilije Micic (G), 2026 second-round pick

Nurkic has not played for the Suns since early January and fell out of the rotation after starting 23 games this season. In return, they acquire a solid rotation player in Martin, who can knock down spot-up threes and provide consistent defense.

The Hornets receive a first-round draft pick in the trade, and Nurkic joins a roster that already features two other big men, Moussa Diabaté and Taj Gibson.

February 6th: De’Andre Hunter to Cavs for Caris LeVert and Georges Niang in deal with Hawks

• Cleveland Cavaliers get: De’Andre Hunter (F)
• Atlanta Hawks get: Caris LeVert (G), Georges Niang (F), 3 second-round picks, 2 future pick swaps

Hunter joins the best team in the East and is having a career year, averaging 19.0 points while attempting 6.7 three-pointers per game and shooting 39.3% from beyond the arc, all while coming off the bench for the Hawks. He is a strong catch-and-shoot threat and will help space the floor alongside Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.

The Hawks give up a Sixth Man of the Year candidate in exchange for role players and draft compensation. Having lost 9 of their last 10 games, it appears they are preparing to rebuild their roster.