NBA NewsWednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Following the one-year anniversary of the trade that shocked the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic reflected on his transition from the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony Davis headlined a packaged deal for the Mavericks. Before the NBA world learned that Davis’ tenure with the Mavericks would be cut short due to his trade to the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic loving life ‘by the beach’ a year after Mavericks trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Clippers shook things up by trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland, but there has been speculation that LA might not be done. On Wednesday, the team made another move involving a point guard as the deadline approaches. “The Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets […] The post Clippers trade Chris Paul to Raptors in 3-team deal, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers finalized their blockbuster trade for James Harden, sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange. This signals that the Cavs are feeling a bit of desperation to try and make their current core work, as Harden has been healthier and more productive than […] The post When will James Harden make his debut with the Cavs? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With big names like James Harden, Nikola Vucevic, and Jaren Jackson Jr. finding new teams ahead of the trade deadline, it begs the question: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo next? It was recently revealed that Antetokounmpo is ready to move on from the Milwaukee Bucks. Almost every single team has been linked to the two-time MVP, but […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo declares love for Milwaukee amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade deadline one day away on Thursday, Feb. 5, rival executives around the league remain puzzled by the approach of the New Orleans Pelicans, whose apparent reluctance to engage in meaningful trade discussions has drawn widespread attention. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported Tuesday that multiple teams have struggled to understand New Orleans’ […] The post NBA rumors: Pelicans leaving rivals baffled with trade deadline strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls shook things up by trading Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons. Earlier in the day, Chicago had participated in a three-team deal that sent Kevin Huerter to the Detroit Pistons and brought in Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to the Windy City. Currently, the Bulls have […] The post NBA rumors: Bulls’ Yves Missi trade buzz even louder after Nikola Vucevic trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards were among the most active teams at the NBA trade deadline so far, acquiring All-Star caliber players in Anthony Davis and Trae Young. The trades signal the Wizards’ desire to move out of the bottom and start to contend in the Eastern Conference. And count former NBA star Gilbert Arenas as a […] The post Gilbert Arenas gives Wizards A+ after Anthony Davis, Trae Young trades appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Heat could have a trade deadline for the ages.

In order for the Cavaliers to land James Harden in the Darius Garland deal with the Clippers, the math had to work. And it barely did. The Cavs were able to complete the trade for Harden because Garland makes slightly more. Garland’s $39.45 million salary narrowly tops Harden’s $39.18 million, allowing a clean one-for-one swap […] The post Cavs threaded financial needle to land James Harden from Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Heat Miami continues to keep multiple big-game irons in the fire. The Heat have shown “some level” of interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant in recent weeks, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, though league sources stress that the organization’s primary focus remains on Giannis Antetokounmpo. One source who spoke with Ira […] The post NBA Rumors: Heat, Ja Morant, Grizzlies, Jakob Poeltl, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .

This was not the direction the Clippers expected to go. But it’s the one they chose. Los Angeles agreed Tuesday to send James Harden to Cleveland in exchange for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick, a rare one-for-one swap of high-level guards with nearly identical salaries and very different timelines. From the Clippers’ side, […] The post What the Darius Garland trade means to the Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers may not be done dealing yet. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Cavs are one of two teams showing trade interest in Nets guard Cam Thomas ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. The Bucks were the other team identified by Scotto. As Scotto also noted, Thomas is out of Thursday’s game against the […] The post Cavs, Bucks showing trade interest in Nets’ Cam Thomas appeared first on Hoops Wire .