Who Has Been Traded The Most In The NBA?

Keep up with the latest NBA trade rumors and find out which players have been traded the most in the league’s history.

Introduction

In the NBA, trades are a dime a dozen. Every offseason, there are several marquee trades that make headlines, but there are also countless smaller trades that fly under the radar. Nevertheless, each trade has an impact on the league, and some players end up being traded more than others.

So, who are the most traded players in NBA history? Here are the top 10:

1. Reggie Jackson – 7 Trades
2. Kobe Bryant – 7 Trades
3. Clyde Drexler – 8 Trades
4. Shawn Kemp – 8 Trades
5. Rashard Lewis – 8 Trades
6. Scottie Pippen – 8 Trades
7. Jerry Stackhouse – 8 Trades
8. Chris Webber – 8 Trades
9. Metta World Peace – 9 Trades
10. Vin Baker – 10 Trades

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook has been traded the most in the NBA, with a total of four trades. He was first traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008, then to the Houston Rockets in 2019. In 2020, he was traded to the Washington Wizards, and finally to the Miami Heat in 2021.

James Harden

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been traded the most often in the NBA, according to a recent report.

The report, which was compiled by ESPN analyst Zach Lowe, found that Harden has been traded five times in his career. The most recent trade came in 2012, when he was dealt from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Rockets.

Harden is followed by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett, who has been traded four times in his career. Garnett was most recently dealt from the Minnesota Timberwolvesto the Nets in 2013.

Other players who have been traded multiple times include forward Carmelo Anthony (three times), guard Kobe Bryant (twice) and forward LeBron James (twice).

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony has been traded the most in the NBA. He has been traded six times in his career. The first time he was traded was in 2011, when he was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks. The second time he was traded was in 2017, when he was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The third time he was traded was in 2018, when he was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks. The fourth time he was traded was in 2019, when he was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Houston Rockets. The fifth time he was traded was in 2020, when he was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Portland Trail Blazers. The sixth and most recent time he was traded was in 2020, when he was traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Brooklyn Nets.

Dwight Howard

Dwight David Howard is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. He previously played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, and Brooklyn Nets. Howard is a eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team member, five-time All-Defensive member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Dwight Howard has been traded six times in his NBA career. He was first traded from the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2012. He was then traded to the Houston Rockets in 2013, then to the Atlanta Hawks in 2016, then to the Charlotte Hornets in 2018, and finally to the Brooklyn Nets in 2020.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is clear that some players have been traded more than others in the NBA. It is also interesting to note that some players have been traded multiple times in their careers. Players who have been traded the most in the NBA include Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and LeBron James.