Trade NewsWednesday, Aug 12, 2026

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob says his team made multiple "very big" trade offers that didn't come to fruition this offseason.

With the Denver Nuggets currently the only team set to be over the second apron going into the 2026-27 season, Peyton Watson's future remains a significant issue for the team as he waits out restricted free agency.

Trading away NBA stars is often viewed as a disastrous last resort. But you know what can be even worse? Waiting too long to move franchise cornerstones.

The 2026 WNBA trade deadline came and went—most teams decided to stick with the rosters they’ve had since May, while a few went out on a limb to make some moves to help with the playoff push as the season winds down. The new CBA and expansion teams have made this season one of the… The post Who won the 2026 trade deadline? appeared first on Winsidr.

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The Dream were in active discussions, but no deals came to fruition

The Spurs already have Victor Wembanyama. What if they added Devin Booker next? Jonah Kubicek of FullCourtPressNews floated a hypothetical trade that would send Booker from the Suns to San Antonio in exchange for De’Aaron Fox and a massive package of future draft capital. To be clear, this is a proposed deal, not one that […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Devin Booker to Spurs for De’Aaron Fox, picks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 05: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The long summ...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Summer League, new Bucks guard Tyler Herro spoke with The At...

While we probably still have another month (at least) until we hear that Jalen Duren has signed a new contract with the Detroit Pistons, let’s entertain the idea of what a JD sign-and-trade could look like this late in the summer. A couple of caveats, first: Let us begin. Option #1 DET gets: Ryan Rollins […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of optimism surrounding Ja Morant, but a new study puts a hefty price tag on one potential problem. Casino.org analyzed major offseason moves across all 30 NBA teams, factoring in availability, payroll, on-court impact and assets exchanged. The study projects Morant to miss roughly 44 games next season, which […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant trade could cost team $22.5 million appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA analyst and Boston Celtics super fan Bill Simmons recently weighed in on the Jaylen Brown trade, and he offered a surprising take.

After trading Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens knew that it would increase the chances of LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. But he did it anyway. Stevens believes the Celtics are better off without Brown. The Jayson Tatum and Jaylen tandem had run its course in Brad’s eyes, through […] The post Did Celtics’ Brad Stevens make a mistake trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers with LeBron James possibility looming? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA landscape changes in the blink of an eye. Just a couple of months ago, LaMelo Ball was the clear leader of the Charlotte Hornets. He was drafted third overall in 2020, immediately earned Rookie of the Year honors, and he became an All-Star by 2022. Ball’s flashy style of play as a jumbo […] The post When will Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball return to Charlotte after Hornets trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 11: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butl...

While many debate the value of trading Austin Reaves, Lakers insiders come together to discuss what it would actually take to part with the star guard.

The Cavaliers are once again linked to a potential starting small forward