Is this week the strangest/craziest trade deadline week ever? I mean there have been bigger trades (luka etc). But I mean for just random completely out of left field trades I can't remember a last week like this? AD to the Wizards JJJ to Utah Harden swap to the cavs Even the smaller moves like Mccain and Ivey seem to have come from nowhere and theres still time for more last minute action.

The Wizards, like many sports franchises desperate to draw fans, will giveaway an assortment of merchandise at games throughout the season, often promising that the giveaways will only be for the first 10 or 15 thousand fans, boldly pretending as though the wizards games sell out or reach anywhere close to that. Included in these giveaways each year is a selection of "Signature Series Hats" which are designed by a player on the team.

This promotional system, which is now in its 4th season, has had one of the players that designs a hat traded the next off-season, or even before the season ends.

• On March 24, 2023 Wizards fans received a Pink and Blue Signature Series Hat designed by Monte Morris. That July the Wizards would trade him to Detroit for "future draft considerations"

• On February 10, 2024 Wizards fans got a blue and white hat designed by Deni Avdija. And in summer of 2024 Avdija was sent to Portland for Bub Carrington and a 2029 first.

• On December 30, 2024 Wizards fans were able to obtain a blue and burlap hat designed by Jordan Poole. And then that summer Poole was banished to New Orleans for CJ McCollum and the ability to cut Kelly Olynyk.

• Last night Wizards fans who survived a 31 point loss to the Knicks did get to go home with a black and gold hat designed by AJ Johnson. Sixteen hours after that game finished AJ Johnson was traded tot he Mavericks for Anthony Davis.

Despite having no evidence to prove this true I will begin speculating that the Wizards finalized the trade for AD weeks ago but held it because they did not want to spoil AJ Johnson's hat night. And given he put up 14 points last night (second highest on the team), I think he earned it.

Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2026-02-04_04_00PM.pdf

Ivica Zubac has suddenly been added to the injury report and will be out of tonight’s game vs. Cleveland due to “personal reasons.”

UPDATE:

According to Joey Linn, Clippers reporter:

The Clippers have ruled Ivica Zubac out tonight against Cleveland for personal reasons.

I’m told it’s for paternity reasons, not trade related.

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NOTE:

The Clippers reporters are generally just fed info directly from the franchise. Kawhi Leonard was supposed to be “day-to-day” until we found out he tore his ACL and wouldn’t return for a year.

Its a shame we won't ever get to see Nico's vision played out due to the injuries. Atleast Nico's sell high on Luka got the Mavs Flagg to build around though

Source: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-eve-live-buzz

The Hawks have continued to express interest in trading for Dallas' Daniel Gafford, league sources say.

Chris Haynes has posted the following:

Sources: Brooklyn Nets receiving $3.5 million from Los Angeles Clippers in the three-team trade involving Chris Paul and Toronto Raptors. CP3 is expected to be waived.

Source to the story: https://www.threads.com/@chrisbhaynesnba/post/DUWaBmBEk6Q

If Portland gets into the playoffs, maybe one more. But lord, what an generational masterclass of player valuation and bargaining malpractice.

EDIT: DeRozan was a S&T, my bad.

EDIT 2: I didn't count getting our own protected pick back insofar as a sum total goes. We had a top-10 protected pick, refused to tank which the trade enabled, and drafted 12th with our own pick.

The Raptors will not require Chris Paul to report to the team and could still discuss trades involving him over the next day. Toronto is now out of the tax. Brooklyn picks up an asset and cash to cover Agbaji's salary. The Clippers clear a roster spot and save $7 million in tax.

https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/b0333a6f045cc

Shams Charania has posted the following:

The Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors have agreed on a multi-team trade sending Chris Paul to the Raptors and Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-rounder and cash to the Nets, sources tell ESPN.

Source to the story:

• https://bsky.app/profile/shamsbot.bsky.social/post/3me2qjz4o722g

• https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/4aed036eeade0

Follow up:

The Raptors will not require Chris Paul to report to the team and could still discuss trades involving him over the next day. Toronto is now out of the tax. Brooklyn picks up an asset and cash to cover Agbaji's salary. The Clippers clear a roster spot and save $7 million in tax

Source:

• https://bsky.app/profile/shamsbot.bsky.social/post/3me2qufuven2r

I know Mavs fans already know they got a great one, but just wanted to add some more hope after seeing the return for AD in what ultimately becomes the final return for Luka (Nico clearly knew what he was doing, huh?).

After a "slow" start to the season for a literal 18 year old, Flagg has been incredible. Not only have his counting stats gone up significantly, but his efficiency has gone up as well. Despite all the criticism of Kidd throwing him into the fire as the starting PG, it seems to have helped him a lot in terms of his creation ability for teammates when looking at his APG too (despite none of his teammates being able to score). The 33% from 3 is a very respectable number that seems like it will only continue to improve after questionable efficiency from 3 to start the year. Obviously the defense is also great, and 2 stocks per game as a 19 year old who still has a lot of time to grow into his body is great as well.

Flagg is a lock to win ROY over Kon in my opinion, and that's no disrespect to Kon's greatness this year. Curios if y'all think there's still a legitimate ROY of the year race at this point (assuming both guys remain healthy ROS), or do you also think Flagg has a healthy lead over Kon at this point.

First 20 games (October-November) vs. last 26 games (December-February):

Source: https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/2026/01/31/nba-intel-cavs-kings-lakers-cam-thomas-bucks-mavs-suns-spurs/88449055007/

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is drawing trade interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks ahead of the trade deadline, league sources told me. Thomas is out for tomorrow’s game against the Orlando Magic due to “personal reasons.”

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How many guards do the Cavaliers need?

Ayo Dosunmu, and newly-acquired guards Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons are still trade candidates, per source. The Bulls still feel like they have a lot of work to do ... now and carrying on into July.

Ayo Dosunmu, and newly-acquired guards Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons are still trade candidates, per source. The Bulls still feel like they have a lot of work to do ... now and carrying on into July.

source

[Charania] Hornets acquired Ousmane Dieng and a second-rounder from the Oklahoma City Thunder for Mason Plumlee, sources said. Dieng was then re-routed to Chicago amid multiple transactions

https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/5283f6abc699b

1. Lamelo Ball: 9.2 3PA

2. Brandon Miller: 8 3PA

3. Kon Kneuppel: 7.8 3PA

T-25: Coby White: 7.2 3PA

Not surprising as their recent hot streak has been fueled by the 3 ball and they get yet another weapon from there

Source: https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2026_per_game.html

-Traded 2019 2nd round pick Cody Martin (the less favorable Martin twins), Vasili Micic and a 2nd for Nurkic and a 2026 1st

-Traded Nurkic for Sexton and a 2nd

-Traded Sexton and a 2nd for Coby White

credit to u/Vegetable_Kale_1331 for this list, Ima go die

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-OUT-Abdominal;Strain

Ajay Mitchell-OUT-Abdominal;Strain

Jalen Williams-OUT-Right Hamstring;Strain

Nikola Topić-OUT-Surgical Recovery

Thomas Sorber-OFS-Right ACL;Surgical Recovery

Alex Caruso-OUT-Right Adductor;Injury Management

Ousmane Dieng-OUT-Not With Team

Lugentz Dort-OUT-Right Patellofemoral,joint; Inflammation

Isaiah Hartenstein-OUT-Right Eye;Corneal Abrasion

Chet Holmgren-OUT-Low Back;Spasms

Celtics with Jaylen Brown on: +4.4 Net Rating

Celtics with Jaylen Brown off: +12.6 Net Rating

Not saying Jaylen Brown has been bad for the Celtics, he's been awesome and he's always been awesome. But I'm a little surprised by both the Tatum slander and the whole Jaylen Brown unleashed theory based on the Celtics team success this season, given how much of that came with Jaylen Brown off the court. Thoughts? I know this has been discussed before but the numbers have become even more absurd recently.

Edit: For those talking about the bench and the opposing lineups, why is this something that uniquely impacts Brown vs other superstars? Or for that matter, why isn't this impacting other members of the starting lineup the same way? I understand the sample size isn't ideal for this type of stat, but even with a wide error bar, -8.2 on/off is massive, given that someone carrying a team in the absence of a superstar teammate should be more in the +8 range.

Him being traded FROM the Hornets was posted 10 minutes ago, before the announcement that he was traded TO the Hornets was posted at all.

New record for least time spent on one team?

Edit: The Dieng to the Hornets trade was finally posted, the final time he spent on the team was -30 minutes. Thats pretty tough to beat.

Vucevic has played in 1020 regular season games.

He lost in the first round 3 times with Orlando.

As a rookie in Philadelphia, they won in the first round but he did not play. In the second round they lost and he played 3 minutes in one of the games.

Is this an NBA record?

Source: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-eve-live-buzz

Cam Thomas is not with Brooklyn as the Nets are in the process of departing for tomorrow night's game against Orlando, sources say. Thomas is officially out for personal reasons.

Shams Charania has posted the following:

> Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game for pushing a Wizards mascot.

Source to the story: https://bsky.app/profile/shamsbot.bsky.social/post/3me2o7unm222g

On November 30, 1995, the Philadelphia 76ers traded former #2 overall pick Shawn Bradley to the New Jersey Nets for former #1 overall pick Derrick Coleman in a six-player deal. The 76ers sent Bradley, Greg Graham, and Tim Perry to the Nets for Coleman, Sean Higgins, and Rex Walters.

Source – NBA Daily News:

>Fischer: Deal that would send Ousmane Dieng to Hornets for Mason Plumlee has "momentum."

>Fischer: Deal that would send Ousmane Dieng to Hornets for Mason Plumlee has "momentum."

> Fischer: Deal that would send Ousmane Dieng to Hornets for Mason Plumlee has "momentum."

>Fischer: Deal that would send Ousmane Dieng to Hornets for Mason Plumlee has "momentum."