2025 NBA trade deadline
The impossible Luka–Davis shock
Dallas sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers for a package led by Anthony Davis, while Jimmy Butler, De'Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine also changed teams.
Why this window matters
#1 in the Athlore NBA trade deadlines ranking
A 25-year-old franchise player was traded without a public request, instantly making this the deadline against which every future surprise will be measured.
In the order it happened
The transaction timeline
The draft, major signings, trades and roster decisions are ordered chronologically. Complete draft boards, trade packages and free-agent jersey changes are embedded at the moment they happened.
February 1 · Trade
Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis change teams →Dallas and Los Angeles completed one of the most unexpected superstar trades in league history, with Utah facilitating the three-team construction.
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February 2 · Trade
De'Aaron Fox reaches San Antonio →The Spurs paired Fox with Victor Wembanyama while Zach LaVine moved to Sacramento in a three-team deal.
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February 5 · Trade
Jimmy Butler joins Golden State →Miami ended its standoff with Butler and the Warriors committed a new contract to Stephen Curry's latest co-star.
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February 6 · Trade
Brandon Ingram moves to Toronto →The Raptors acquired the former All-Star scorer while New Orleans received Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and draft value.
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February 6 · Deadline day
Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma change teams →Milwaukee ended Middleton's championship-era tenure in a veteran-forward exchange with Washington.
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To LAL
To DAL
To SAS
To SAC
To GSW
To MIA
To TOR
To NOP
To MIL
To WAS