The NBA’s Biggest Trades This Season

The NBA trade deadline is coming up on February 6th, and there are a lot of big names floating around. We take a look at the biggest trades that have happened so far this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers send D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets for Brook Lopez and the 27th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft

On June 20, 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets for Brook Lopez and the 27th pick in the 2017 NBA draft The Lakers also received the rights to Kyle Kuzma who was selected with the 27th pick.

The Indiana Pacers trade Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade All-Star forward Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, league sources told ESPN.

The deal cannot be completed until after the NBA’s moratorium period ends on Thursday.

George had been at the center of trade rumors for months and had been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics among other teams. But the Thunder moved quickly to acquire him after he informed the Pacers that he planned to become a free agent after next season.

The move gives the Thunder a potential “Big Three” of George, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony which should make them a contenders in the Western Conference

For the Pacers, Oladipo is a young guard who can help them rebuild while Sabonis is a promising young big man.

The Chicago Bulls trade Jimmy Butler and the 16th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen

On June 22, 2017, the Chicago Bulls traded Jimmy Butler and the 16th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kris Dunn, Zach Lavine and Lauri Markkanen. This was a massive trade that sent shockwaves through the NBA. The Bulls were not expected to be very good this season and they are currently in rebuild mode. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, have been one of the most improved teams in the NBA and are now legitimate playoff contenders. This trade has worked out great for both teams so far.

The Cleveland Cavaliers trade Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas Jae Crowder Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first-round pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas Jae Crowder Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first-round pick.

The Cavs had been in discussions with the Celtics for several weeks about a potential trade involving Irving, but the two sides were unable to agree on a deal prior to the start of the 2017-18 NBA season

Irving, who requested a trade from the Cavs in July, is averaging 25.2 points and 5.8 assists per game this season. He will be a free agent after the 18-19 season

Thomas, who was acquired by the Celtics from the Phoenix Suns in 2015, is averaging 28.9 points and 5.9 assists per game this season. He is eligible for a contract extension after this season.

Crowder, who has been with the Celtics since 2014, is averaging 13.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game this season. He is signed through the 2019-20 season

Zizic is a rookie center from Croatia who was drafted by the Celtics in 2016. He has not played in an NBA game yet.

The Houston Rockets trade Lou Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers for Corey Brewer and a future first-round pick

The Houston Rockets have traded Lou Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers for Corey Brewer and a future first-round pick, according to a person familiar with the deal.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade hasn’t been announced.

Williams averaged 18.6 points and 3.2 assists coming off the bench for Houston this season. He will bolster a Lakers bench that includes Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson.

Williams gives the Lakers another shooter as they try to Climb Back into playoff contention. They entered Sunday 11th in the Western Conference four games behind eighth-place Denver.

The Rockets get a veteran forward who can help them in their playoff push. They entered Sunday third in the West, two games behind San Antonio for the conference’s second-best record.

The Denver Nuggets trade Danilo Gallinari to the Los Angeles Clippers for Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell and a future first-round pick

The Denver Nuggets traded away one of their best players in Danilo Gallinari to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell and a future first-round pick. The move gives the Clippers a much-needed boost at the small forward position, while the Nuggets get some young talent and a draft pick that could be useful in the future.

The New York Knicks trade Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Enes Kanter Doug McDermott, and a future second-round pick

The Knicks agreed to trade 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony to the Thunder on Saturday, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski

Oklahoma City will send Enes Kanter Doug McDermott, and a future second-round pick to New York in the deal, Wojnarowski reports. The Knicks will also send forward Vern Chris Humphries to the Atlanta Hawks as part of the trade, according to multiple reports.

The Knicks have been shopping Anthony for months and finally found a trade partner in the Thunder. Oklahoma City is adding another superstar to play alongside Russell Westbrook and Paul George.

The 31-year-old Anthony averaged 22.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last season for the Knicks. He has two years and $54 million left on his contract.

The Sacramento Kings trade Demarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans for Buddy Hield Tyreke Evans Langston Galloway, and a future first-round pick

On February 20, 2017, the Sacramento Kings traded All-Star Center Demarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for rookie guard Buddy Hield Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, and a future first-round pick. The Kings also sent Omri Casspi to the Pelicans as part of the trade.

The move came as a bit of a surprise as Cousins is one of the best players in the league and is just 26 years old. However, with Cousins set to become a Free Agent after next season and the Kings struggling to compete for a playoff spot, it made sense for them to trade him for some young assets and future draft picks

So far this season, Hield has averaged 9.2 points per game while Evans is averaging 10.5 points per game Galloway has seen limited action but has been a solid contributor when he has played. The future first-round pick will be an important asset for the Kings as they look to rebuild their team.

The Milwaukee Bucks trade Jabari Parker and Tony Snell to the Chicago Bulls for Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne, and a future second-round pick

On February 8th, 2019, the Milwaukee Bucks traded Jabari Parker and Tony Snell to the Chicago Bulls for Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne, and a future second-round pick. The move signals the Bucks’ commitment to their current roster as they push for a playoff spot.

The Atlanta Hawks trade Dwight Howard to the Charlotte Hornets for Miles Plumlee, Marco Belinelli, and a future second-round pick

On June 20, 2017, the Atlanta Hawks traded Dwight Howard to the Charlotte Hornets for Miles Plumlee, Marco Belinelli, and a future second-round pick. This was a surprising move by the Hawks, who had only acquired Howard the previous offseason. The trade freed up salary cap space for the Hawks and signals that they are rebuilding.