Tag: NBA Trade Deadline

Pacers Land Ivica Zubac in Multi-Asset Deal With Clippers

Ivica Zubac
January 2026

Indiana reportedly acquired Zubac and Brown; LA receives Mathurin, Jackson, two first-round picks, and a second-round pick. Indiana upgrades size and rebounding with a veteran double-double center under long-term contract, while moving a young scorer nearing restricted free agency and adding significant draft capital to LA’s pivot after also moving other pieces. The report frames Indiana’s move as setting up a stronger core for next season once Haliburton returns.

Grizzlies Add Eric Gordon in Deadline Move

Eric Gordon
January 2026

Memphis reportedly acquired veteran guard Eric Gordon plus a 2032 second-round pick swap. Gordon is described as a lightly used reserve in Philadelphia this season, serving largely as experience around younger guards. Memphis continues to reshuffle after major deadline activity, including moving Jackson Jr. in a separate deal.

Darius Garland Speaks After Trade to Clippers for James Harden

Darius Garland
January 2026

Garland addressed being traded to the Clippers for Harden, said it was not a shock, and is waiting for clearance to debut with no timetable due to a toe sprain. Clippers plan to adjust style around Garland’s pace and ability to play on or off the ball. Cleveland’s motivation was scoring support for Mitchell, while LA’s was getting younger ahead of an offseason without a first-round pick. Atkinson said he will miss Garland but expects Lue to get the best out of him.

Report: Chris Paul Headed to Toronto in Three-Team Trade, May Not Report

Chris Paul
January 2026

Multiple reports say Paul is being traded to Toronto in a three-team deal, with indications he may not need to report and could be rerouted again before the deadline. Raptors receive Paul, Nets get Agbaji plus a future second-rounder, Clippers get Marinković’s rights. The report frames it as late-career logistics for a 40-year-old who has signaled retirement after this season.

Report: Cavaliers Move Lonzo Ball to Jazz, Who Plan to Waive Him

Lonzo Ball
January 2026

Reports say Ball is being sent to Utah in a three-team structure and is expected to be waived, making him a free agent once he clears waivers. The write-up cites Ball’s reduced production/role, major knee surgery history, and remaining contract structure (one year left plus a team option), while noting the Hawks add Landale.

Report: Grizzlies and Jazz Agree Jaren Jackson Jr.-Centered Trade

Jaren Jackson Jr
January 2026

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a major multi-player deal: Memphis would send Jackson Jr., Konchar, Landale and Williams Jr. to Utah for Clayton Jr., Anderson, Hendricks, Niang and three future first-round picks. The report frames it as deadline-driven roster reshaping, with Memphis cashing in a core forward for picks and rotation pieces, while Utah adds a star-level frontcourt talent plus depth. No confirmation language included in the text.

Hawks Reportedly Send Vít Krejčí to Blazers for Duop Reath and Two Second-Rounders

Vít Krejčí
January 2026

Atlanta is reportedly trading Krejčí to Portland for Reath and two future second-round picks, addressing Portland’s shooting need while Atlanta adds draft assets. Krejčí’s 3-point shooting is positioned as a fit for a low-efficiency Portland perimeter attack; Reath is out for the season after foot surgery, making the picks the primary usable return for Atlanta.

Three-Team NBA Trade: Cavs Add Schröder and Ellis, Kings Get Hunter, Bulls Take Šarić Plus Picks

De’Andre Hunter, Dennis Schröder, Keon Ellis, Dario Šarić
January 2026

Cleveland reportedly sent Hunter to Sacramento; Cleveland received Schröder and Ellis; Chicago received Šarić and two second-round picks. Cleveland adds depth and reduces tax impact; Sacramento pivots toward rebuild; Chicago takes salary plus draft compensation as part of the three-team structure.

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