Which players have already been traded? Who has swapped Jerseys? Which teams could be active? Get your questions answered as the trade deadline nears. Everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
The 2024 NBA trade deadline arrives 10 days before All-Star Sunday.
The trade deadline is fast approaching, meaning the window for teams to make major in-season moves is closing. See the deadline date and time, the analysis of moves, and more.
When is the NBA trade deadline?
The 2024 NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. ET.
Trades are no longer permitted during the season after this point.
Which players have been traded this season?
The 2023-24 NBA season has already seen multiple trades:
Celtics land Tillman from Grizzlies (Feb. 7)
Celtics receive:
- Xavier Tillman
Grizzlies receive:
- Lamar Stevens
- 2027 second-round pick (via Hawks)
- 2030 second-round pick (via Mavs) Official release: Celtics | Grizzlies
Rockets trade for Grizzlies’ Adams (Feb. 1)
Rockets receive:
- Steven Adams
Grizzlies receive:
- Victor Oladipo
- Three second-round picks Official release: Rockets | Grizzlies
Heat get Rozier from Hornets (Jan. 17)
Heat receive:
- Terry Rozier
Hornets receive:
- Kyle Lowry
- 2027 first-round pick (lottery protected) Official release: Heat | Hornets
Raptors trade Siakam to Pacers in 3-team deal (Jan. 17)
Raptors receive:
- Bruce Brown (via Pacers)
- Jordan Nwora (via Pacers)
- Kira Lewis (via Pelicans)
- Two 2024 first-round picks (via Pacers)
- Conditional 2026 first-round pick (via Pacers)
Pacers receive:
- Pascal Siakam (via Raptors)
- Future second-round pick (via Pelicans)
Pelicans receive:
- Cash considerations Official release: Pacers | Raptors | Pelicans
Pistons, Wizards agree to 4-player trade (Jan. 14)
Pistons receive:
- Danilo Gallinari
- Mike Muscala
Wizards receive:
- Marvin Bagley III
- Isaiah Livers
- 2025 second-round pick
- 2026 second-round pick Official release: Pistons | Wizards
Knicks trade Barrett to Raptors (Dec. 30)
Knicks get:
- OG Anunoby
- Malachi Flynn
- Precious Achiuwa
Raptors get:
- RJ Barrett
- Immanuel Quickley
- 2024 second-round draft pick (via Detroit) Official release: Knicks | Raptors
Sixers trade Harden to Clippers (Nov. 1)
Clippers get:
- James Harden
- P.J. Tucker
- Filip Petrusev
Sixers get:
- Marcus Morris
- Nicolas Batum
- Robert Covington
- K.J. Martin
- 2024 first-round pick (protected, via Raptors)
- 2024 second-round pick (via Pacers or Raptors)
- 2024 second-round pick (via Jazz or Cavs)
- 2026 first-round pick (protected, via Thunder)
- 2028 first-round pick (unprotected, via Clippers)
- 2029 first-round pick swap (protected, via Clippers)
- 2029 second-round pick (via Clippers)
- Cash considerations
Thunder get:
- Pick swap (from Clippers)
- Cash considerations (from Clippers) Official release: Clippers | 76ers
Kings add Petrušev from Clippers (Nov. 1)
Kings get:
- Filip Petrušev
- Cash considerations
Clippers get:
- Draft rights to forward Luka Mitrović Official release: Kings
How often are moves made at the trade deadline?
The NBA has a long history of transactions at the trade deadline. In 2023, nearly 50 players switched teams.
Which teams could be active at the trade deadline?
Well, Shaun Powell examines five teams that could be active at the trade deadline. NBA TV analyst and former Suns GM Ryan McDonough lists a few players likely to be dealt:
- Atlanta Hawks
It was, what, three years ago when this team made the conference finals? That seems like a decade ago. The Hawks are tail-spinning and currently in the process of a reset, which could take a minute. They’ll reload around Trae Young.
What they need: The Hawks have youth with Jalen Johnson, so perhaps a proven swingman, or recoup some of those three first-round picks sent to the Spurs for Dejounte Murray.
Players who might move: Murray, Clint Capela. The Murray-Young experiment appears ready to end after two seasons, to no fault of either. It just hasn’t amounted to winning. Capela’s deal has one season remaining and could help teams looking for size (OKC?).
- Charlotte Hornets
Now under new ownership, the Hornets are ripe for reinvention, especially since this season looks like a wash. The future is still LaMelo Ball, who the Hornets are blueprinting a way to build around. But the current supporting cast isn’t cutting it.
What they need: With decent young bigs and rookie Brandon Miller on board, the Hornets require a running mate for LaMelo.
Players who might move: Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges. The purge began this week with Terry Rozier going to Miami. Hayward is more trade-friendly because of his expiring contract. And the Hornets haven’t shown much interest in extending Bridges’ expiring deal.
- Golden State Warriors
The once-proud dynasty is getting old, expensive and fragile. The Warriors are desperate just to make the playoffs, a sad statement here in the Steph Curry Era. The Warriors can still salvage Curry’s remaining elite years, but the process requires immediate attention.
What they need: Proven vets who are ready to win, because you can’t do a rebuild with Curry.
Players who might move: Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul. Question — has their value dropped too far? The Warriors might take whatever they can get. A gutsier move: Trading Klay Thompson, who hasn’t inked an extension. He could walk this summer and the Warriors would risk getting nothing.
- Chicago Bulls
Chicago is caught in a dreadful place — not good enough to contend (or maybe even make the playoffs), not bad enough to bottom out and fetch a high Draft pick. Teams that build a house in this neighborhood never go anywhere. Therefore, time for a shakeup.
What they need: First-round picks, although Chicago’s recent Draft history isn’t stellar.
Players who might move: DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso. DeRozan is on an expiring deal. LaVine’s value isn’t high because of his contract and injury history. Caruso’s contract is team friendly and he has the highest trade value.
- Portland Trail Blazers
Here in Year One, A.D. (After Damian), the Blazers are regrouping, and it’s going as expected. The team and its future belong to the young and developing. Therefore, any veteran Blazers are susceptible to relocation if Portland gets an offer it can’t refuse.
What they need: It’s easy to say Portland needs picks, but the Blazers are already young. They can roll the dice on a player who needs a change of scenery.
Players who might move: Malcolm Brogdon, Jerami Grant. It’s a mild surprise that Brogdon is still a Blazer, especially with Scoot Henderson needing minutes. Contending teams would love him as a backup. Grant’s contract will make some teams hesitate.
Several factors can influence which teams are more likely to be active at the trade deadline, including their current standings, roster needs, salary cap situation, and future plans. Here are some teams that could be active at the NBA trade deadline.
When does the buyout market end?
The buyout deadline — officially known as the playoff eligibility waiver deadline — is March 1. That is the final day a player can be waived by one team and remain eligible to play in the postseason for another.
For example, Russell Westbrook was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz last season. He was waived by the Jazz on Feb. 20 and therefore eligible to sign with the LA Clippers and play in the postseason.
If a player is waived after March 1, he can still play for another team in the regular season, but he is no longer eligible to play in the playoffs.
When can teams begin trading again?
Teams will be free to make trades again after their season has ended.
