With the NBA trade deadline two weeks away on February 5, 2026, rumors are swirling around several star players and teams positioning for deals. Names like Ja Morant, Anthony Davis, and Michael Porter Jr. are topping trade boards as franchises evaluate their rosters amid injuries and performance slumps. Sources indicate active discussions, though no major trades have materialized since the Trae Young-CJ McCollum swap.
The NBA trade deadline, set for February 5, 2026, is generating intense speculation across the league. According to The Athletic, the updated Trade Deadline Big Board features prominent names such as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, whose value varies widely due to injuries and inconsistent shooting, but who recently posted 24 points and 13 assists against the Orlando Magic. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has emerged as a breakout performer, averaging 25.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, making him a prime target for contenders like the Detroit Pistons.
Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis tops the list despite a hand injury sidelining him beyond the deadline; his $54.1 million salary and history of absences complicate potential moves, though his defensive prowess remains elite. Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis, back from a meniscus injury, is drawing interest from the Toronto Raptors, per Yahoo Sports, as they seek frontcourt help amid Jakob Poeltl's back issues. The Raptors are also eyeing New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III as an alternative.
Other notable candidates include Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin, a restricted free agent averaging 16 points over four years but hampered by injuries, and Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, who has demanded a trade after limited minutes. The Milwaukee Bucks, struggling at 18-25, may use Kyle Kuzma's $22.4 million expiring deal to facilitate bigger moves around Giannis Antetokounmpo, while the Minnesota Timberwolves seek backcourt help and could partner with the Orlando Magic on deals involving Tyus Jones.
League sources emphasize that not all discussed players, like New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns or Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball, are actively available. Teams like the Warriors, reeling from Jimmy Butler's ACL tear, are evaluating reunions such as Andrew Wiggins from the Miami Heat. As talks ramp up, executives note the market's fluidity, with injuries and contracts shaping outcomes—no blockbuster has occurred since the Hawks' January 7 trade of Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
