NBA Trade Deadline: De’Andre Hunter, Jared Butler, and Bogdan Bogdanovic Changed Teams
The NBA trade deadline has passed.
Though a few minor trades may still trickle in as formalities get processed by the league office, the flurry of major trades and shocking moves has concluded.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, currently at the top of the Eastern Conference, acquired guard De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday to strengthen their backcourt as they aim for a strong playoff performance.
The Philadelphia 76ers, struggling through another tough season with Joel Embiid facing multiple injuries and Paul George underperforming, traded for guard Jared Butler from the Washington Wizards.
On Wednesday evening, trade activity surged again with the Golden State Warriors acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, the Toronto Raptors obtaining Brandon Ingram, and the Los Angeles Lakers bringing in Mark Williams. This followed an eventful weekend featuring the biggest trade in NBA history, where 2024 NBA finalist Dallas traded Luka Doncic to L.A.
Here’s a summary of the significant trades that have occurred since the beginning of the 2024-25 NBA season:
2024-25 NBA Trade Deadline Summary
Wizards Acquire Marcus Smart Along With First-Round Pick in Multi-Team Trade
Feb. 6: The Washington Wizards have secured Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies, alongside Alex Len, Colby Jones, and a 2028 second-round pick from the Sacramento Kings in a three-team transaction. The Grizzlies land Marvin Bagley Jr. and two second-round picks, while the Kings receive Jake LaRavia from Memphis.
Clippers Get Bogdan Bogdanovic from Hawks for Bones Hyland and Terance Mann
Feb. 6: The Atlanta Hawks traded Bogdan Bogdanovic to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Bones Hyland and Terance Mann, according to an anonymous source familiar with the deal who cannot speak openly until it is finalized.
76ers Secure Jared Butler and Draft Picks from Wizards for Reggie Jackson
Feb. 6: The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Jared Butler and four second-round picks from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Reggie Jackson and a 2026 first-round pick (the least favorable of the first-round picks among the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Houston Rockets if the Rockets record is 5-30), as confirmed by both teams.
Cavaliers and Hawks Finalize Trade for De’Andre Hunter
Feb. 6: The Atlanta Hawks agreed to send De’Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that will involve Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, second-round draft picks, and pick swaps, according to a source who cannot comment on the matter until the trade is finalized.
Suns Trade for Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic from Hornets
Feb. 6: The Phoenix Suns are trading Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round draft pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic, and a 2026 second-round pick, as reported by ESPN.
Celtics Move Jaden Springer and Draft Picks to Rockets
Feb. 6: The Boston Celtics traded Jaden Springer, a 2030 second-round pick, and a protected 2027 second-round pick to the Houston Rockets in return for a protected 2031 second-round pick, as confirmed by both teams.
Lakers Add Mark Williams from Hornets
Feb. 5: The Lakers acquired 7-foot center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets, according to an anonymous source. Charlotte received rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap in this trade, as the Lakers seek to capitalize on their championship window with 40-year-old LeBron James and plan for life beyond him with first-year head coach JJ Redick.
Raptors Bring in Brandon Ingram from Pelicans
Feb. 5: The Toronto Raptors acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Pelicans received Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick, as reported by an anonymous source.
Lonzo Ball Signs New Deal with Bulls
Feb. 5: The Chicago Bulls have signed Lonzo Ball to a two-year, $20 million extension, confirmed by a knowledgeable source.
Warriors Acquire Jimmy Butler in Multi-Team Trade
Feb. 5: The Golden State Warriors have completed a trade to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat in a multi-team deal, confirmed by a source who was not authorized to comment publicly until the trade is finalized. Butler is expected to sign a two-year, $121 million extension, keeping him with the team through the 2026-27 season. This trade also involves Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schröder, Kyle Anderson, and a first-round pick, alongside Golden State’s Lindy Waters III and Miami’s Josh Richardson.
Kings Trade for Jonas Valanciunas from Wizards
Feb. 5: The Washington Wizards traded Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks (2028, 2029). The Wizards intend to waive Cissoko, aiming for financial flexibility next season.
Thunder Acquire Daniel Theis and Picks from Pelicans
Feb. 5: The New Orleans Pelicans sent Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for cash considerations, allowing the Pelicans to evade a luxury tax payment.
Pistons Get KJ Martin Jr. from 76ers
Feb. 5: The Detroit Pistons made a significant trade, acquiring forward KJ Martin Jr. along with two second-round picks from the Philadelphia 76ers, who required salary cap relief.
This trade is agreed upon, according to a source with direct knowledge of the Pistons’ management. The individual spoke anonymously due to the transaction not being finalized yet. The specific return for the Pistons remains unknown, but the second-round picks being sent by the Sixers are from the Milwaukee Bucks.
Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press
Wizards trade Kyle Kuzma to Bucks for Khris Middleton
Feb. 5: The Washington Wizards have sent forward Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward Khris Middleton. Additionally, Milwaukee will transfer AJ Johnson and a swap for a first-round pick in 2028 to Washington, while the Wizards will also send Patrick Baldwin Jr. and a second-round pick to the Bucks.
Sixers acquire Quentin Grimes in Mavericks deal
Feb 4: The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Quentin Grimes along with a second-round pick in 2025 from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Caleb Martin, as confirmed by both teams.
Spurs bring in De’Aaron Fox in Zach LaVine trade
Feb. 2: The San Antonio Spurs have secured a trade to bring De’Aaron Fox from the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-team deal that sends Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls to the Kings. Along with Fox, the Spurs have also secured Jordan McLaughlin, while the Kings receive Sidy Cissoko, three future first-round picks (for 2025, 2027, and 2031), and three future second-round picks (two in 2028 and one in 2025). The Bulls will receive Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, and a first-round pick in 2025.
Luka Doncic traded to Lakers in Anthony Davis swap
Feb. 1: The Los Angeles Lakers have executed a deal to obtain Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a significant three-team trade that also involves Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick heading to Dallas. The Lakers will also gain Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Mavericks, while the Utah Jazz will take Jalen Hood-Schifino and a couple of second-round picks in 2025 from both the Lakers and Mavericks.
P.J. Tucker trade resolved between Jazz and Clippers
Feb. 1: The Los Angeles Clippers have traded forward P.J. Tucker, who has yet to play this season, along with center Mo Bamba, a second-round pick in 2030, and cash considerations to the Utah Jazz in exchange for forward/center Drew Eubanks and guard Patty Mills.
Suns acquire first-round picks from Jazz
Jan. 21: The Utah Jazz have traded three first-round picks (2025, 2027, and 2029) to the Phoenix Suns for an unprotected first-round pick from the Suns in 2031.
Suns bring in Nick Richards
Jan. 15: The Charlotte Hornets have traded center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for guard-forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.
Lakers acquire Dorian Finney-Smith
Dec. 29: The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks (one protected pick in 2027, plus unprotected picks in 2030 and 2031) to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton.
Warriors land Dennis Schroder from Nets
Dec. 15: The Golden State Warriors have acquired guard Dennis Schroder and a second-round pick in 2025 (through Miami) from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for guard De’Anthony Melton, guard Reece Beekman, and three second-round picks—one in 2026 from Atlanta, another in 2028 from Atlanta, and a 2029 pick from Golden State.
Heat trades Thomas Bryant to Pacers
Dec. 15: The Miami Heat have sent center Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers, receiving the right to swap second-round picks in 2031. Miami will get the more favorable pick between the two teams in that year.
