Contender Trade Tracker

After adding Walker Kessler to the frontcourt and signing youth around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are eyeing a potential midseason...

Lakers explored a 2-for-1 swap for Buddy Hield but declined, likely to avoid adding a second-round pick.

• They are now targeting Jalen Smith as a...

• Hornets land Barrett for transition play while keeping LaMelo's full $40.8M exception
• Shed $22M from 2027-28 payroll and drop to 14 roster spots
• Cost includes punting on Salaün just two drafts after the sixth pick

• Boston's Paul George and Mitchell Robinson additions leave the roster largely set for 2026-27, with any further star move likely post-season.
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The Lakers signed Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million extension this summer but could still move him if the trio with Luka Doncic and Walker...

The Warriors could potentially trade longtime forward Draymond Green at the trade deadline, per a report from The Athletic. For a contending roster, this would represent a major roster shakeup heading into the title chase.

• 76ers traded Paul George for Jaylen Brown and signed LeBron James plus role players, creating a loaded roster that could challenge for the title if...

• Speculative fit: Turner would deliver elite rim protection and frontcourt spacing around Doncic, pairing with Kessler for a top defensive duo.
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Luka Doncic publicly confirmed he personally pushed for Walker Kessler, telling the organization he wanted a center upgrade and calling the fit...

With Curry at 38 and the Warriors stuck in mediocrity, the article argues they need real trades before the 2027 deadline to build a true contender.

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The Magic's core trio of Banchero, Wagner and Bane all require the ball to create, leaving them without a facilitator to run the offense.

• Suggs and...

• LeBron to 76ers: Inked 2-year, $8M deal driven by desire to help Embiid win his first title and friendship with Maxey
• Bulls-Hornets trade: Sent...

The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Jazz in a sign-and-trade for two unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps, then signed him to a...

Media day jolts the NBA rumor mill, highlighting issues that could trigger moves by playoff teams.

• Nuggets: Nikola Jokic must address his unsigned...

Even without shopping Paul George, the Celtics hold real flexibility because a healthy version of the nine-time All-Star could still command a...

New York lost backup center Mitchell Robinson but signed Andre Drummond on a minimum deal to stay under the second apron. Three factors suggest the...

NBA Media Day on Monday will seed blockbuster trade rumors, especially for title contenders facing contract and roster pressure.

• Nuggets: Jokic's...

JJ Redick is bullish on the Lakers' offseason moves, saying “the pieces actually fit together” for the first time in three years. President Rob Pelinka, however, suggested the team remains behind the Thunder and Spurs as contenders.

Stephen Curry's two-year, $116 million extension with a $10 million annual discount creates meaningful cap space for Golden State.

This flexibility...

Lakers remain linked to PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford as starting power forward targets, with Mavericks' Dwight Powell extension increasing trade...