2026 NBA Trade Deadline Concludes with Multiple Player Transactions

The 2026 NBA trade deadline concluded on Thursday afternoon, resulting in multiple player transactions across the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, despite previous trade discussions. Among the completed trades, James Harden was moved to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Ivica Zubac was traded to the Indiana Pacers.

Conclusion of the Deadline

The 2026 NBA trade deadline passed at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday.

Prior to the deadline, various reports indicated ongoing player movement and trade discussions, which culminated in a series of transactions throughout the week.

Key Player Transactions

Several players were involved in trades leading up to and on the deadline day:

The Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland. Reports from Monday night indicated the Clippers and Harden were working to facilitate this trade, which was completed by the deadline.

Clippers center Ivica Zubac was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Zubac, an All-Defensive player, joins a Pacers team positioned for the lottery following Tyrese Haliburton's season-ending Achilles injury. This trade marked the second significant player movement for the Clippers, following the Harden transaction.

The Utah Jazz acquired Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies reportedly focused on acquiring draft picks as part of this deal.

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Mike Conley in a transaction that sent Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls.

The Boston Celtics obtained Nikola Vučević from the Chicago Bulls. As part of this agreement, Anfernee Simons moved to Chicago.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's Status

Giannis Antetokounmpo will continue with the Milwaukee Bucks following the trade deadline. Trade rumors involving Antetokounmpo had circulated since the previous spring, with the Bucks indicating potential plans to move him late last month. Interest in Antetokounmpo was reportedly expressed by teams including the Warriors, Knicks, Timberwolves, Heat, and Cavaliers in the week leading up to the deadline.

Ultimately, the Bucks reported that no offer received was deemed sufficient to facilitate a midseason trade for the player.

Additional Transactions

Other transactions completed by the 2026 NBA trade deadline include:

• The Cavaliers acquired Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings.
• The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Ayo Dosunmu.
• The Los Angeles Lakers obtained Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks.
• The Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kristaps Porziņģis.
• The Dallas Mavericks traded Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards.
• The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers.
• The Clippers sent Chris Paul to the Toronto Raptors.