NBA trade deadline tracker 2025: A roundup of every major deal and grades
charles curtis
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Oct 27, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
WHEW.
The 2025 NBA trade deadline is here, but it's felt like the madness has been happening all week, starting with a certain superstar trade that shocked the entire sports world.
If your head is spinning like ours is, fear not. We'll sum it all up for you in one place with an NBA trade deadline tracker, with the biggest deals of the week so you can look back and remember how crazy it's been.
Here's a look at all those big trades as we count down to Thursday afternoon when all deals need to be finalized, including grades where we wrote them:
Luka Doncic to the Lakers
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the sidelines during a 122-97 Lakers win over the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on February 04, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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 Harry How/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776209835 ORIG FILE ID: 2197710345
De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs and Zach LaVine to the Kings
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 05: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on February 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776209839 ORIG FILE ID: 2197901371
Jan 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives past Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin (16) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-894344 ORIG FILE ID: 20250110_bs_sq4_0259.JPG
The 76ers get: Quentin Grimes, 2025 second-round pick
The Mavericks get: Caleb Martin
Daniel Theis to the Thunder
Jan 29, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (8) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-894487 ORIG FILE ID: 20250129_lbm_ft8_358.JPG
The Thunder get: Daniel Theis, 2031 second-round pick
The Pelicans get: Cash
The Rockets get Jaden Springer
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 29: Patrick Williams #44 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball to the basket against Jaden Springer #44 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden on January 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776209786 ORIG FILE ID: 2196670200
The Rockets get: Jaden Springer, a 2030 second-round pick
The Celtics get: A 2031 second-round pick (top-55 protections)
Jonas Valanciunas to the Kings
Feb 3, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) goes up for a shot defended by Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-894517 ORIG FILE ID: 20250203_szo_db2_0518.JPG
The Kings get: Jonas Valanciunas
Wizards get: Sidy Cissoko, a 2028 second-round pick, a 2029 second-round pick
Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton get traded for each other
Feb 3, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) pulls up to shoot a jumper against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-894517 ORIG FILE ID: 20250203_szo_db2_0519.JPG
Jan 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Injured Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (L) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (R) talk after their game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-894306 ORIG FILE ID: 20250105_gkb_sb4_050.JPG
Jan 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) walks off the court after greeting court-side friends following the victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Feb 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) lays in the basket over Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-894534 ORIG FILE ID: 20250205_mcd_db2_168.JPG
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