2026 NBA Trades

Atlanta officially acquired Dorian Finney-Smith from Charlotte on September 22, 2026 for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations. Charlotte quickly rerouted the player return: Hield was sent to Chicago for Rob Dillingham and cash on September 26, Nembhard was waived the same day, and Dillingham was later waived. The trade-day grades remain provisional because Atlanta has yet to realize regular-season value from Finney-Smith and Charlotte's return is now primarily financial flexibility rather than retained players.

Toronto reacquired Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a 2027 first-round swap and two second-round picks.

Memphis acquired Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a 2031 Toronto second-round pick and 2032 swap rights from New Orleans for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.

Cleveland acquired Peyton Watson, Cam Whitmore and the rights to Ismael Kamagate in a five-team trade. The Clippers received Max Strus, Charlotte received Dennis Schröder, a 2027 Philadelphia second-round pick and cash, Denver received Julian Reese plus two future picks, and Washington received Tre Mann, a 2027 LA Clippers second-round pick and cash.

Dallas acquired Zaccharie Risacher and a protected 2027 Atlanta second-round pick in a July 19, 2026 three-team exchange. Atlanta added defensive wing Luguentz Dort from Oklahoma City and playmaker Ryan Nembhard from Dallas. The Thunder received three future second-round selections. The official league ledger confirms all seven directed assets after reconciling the Dallas-only import. The inherited slight Mavericks edge grades Dallas B-, Atlanta C and Oklahoma City B-.

A July 2026 four-team deal sent LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota, Julius Randle and the rights to Joshua Jefferson to Brooklyn, Nic Claxton to Chicago, and Naz Reid plus draft assets and prospect rights to Charlotte. Several future Hornets picks and swap options extend into 2033. The original assessment remains Insufficient Evidence, with N/A for all four franchises.

Washington reacquired Khris Middleton on a low-cost contract while sending D'Angelo Russell and future second-round value through a six-team deal.

Washington obtained center Deandre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 7, 2026, for guard Jaden Hardy and second-round selections in 2031 and 2032. Ayton offered proven NBA rebounding and interior finishing; Los Angeles chose a younger perimeter option plus draft flexibility. The inherited Wizards Win grades Washington B and Los Angeles C+.

Atlanta acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from Oklahoma City on July 6, 2026, sending two second-round rights for 2030 and 2032 to the Thunder. Wiggins brought championship experience and a useful two-way wing profile; Oklahoma City gained flexibility for future draft and roster decisions. The inherited slight Hawks edge grades Atlanta B+ and Oklahoma City B.

Philadelphia acquired five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown from Boston on July 6, 2026, for Paul George, two first-round rights and two second-round rights. Brown arrived after an outstanding Celtics season and a 2024 Finals MVP; Boston gained an experienced forward and significant future draft leverage. The inherited slight 76ers edge awards Philadelphia B+ and Boston B.

Slight Pistons Edge. Detroit earns B for acquiring established outside shooter Isaiah Joe for two future second-round rights. Oklahoma City receives B- for the Minnesota-linked 2030 choice and an additional 2031 second. Joe's previous Thunder shooting is evidence of his ability, not invented completed Pistons games, and future draft recipients remain unresolved. Detroit obtained guard Isaiah Joe from Oklahoma City on July 6, 2026 in exchange for two future second-round selections, a 2030 asset linked to Minnesota and another due in 2031. Joe had established h

Atlanta acquired former first-round guard Devin Carter and a 2033 second-round selection from Sacramento on June 30, 2026. The Kings received the draft rights to Alpha Kaba, a player selected in 2017 who had remained outside the NBA. Atlanta obtained a young player and a future draft chance, earning the inherited Hawks Win with A- compared with Sacramento's C+.

Atlanta moved up during the June 2026 NBA Draft to obtain the rights to Arizona center Henri Veesaar at No. 52. The Clippers received the rights to Narcisse Ngoy at No. 57 and cash considerations. Atlanta prioritized a particular frontcourt prospect over a later selection, while Los Angeles accepted a different prospect and financial return. Both franchises received C+ under the inherited Even Trade.

Chicago acquired guard Kam Jones, second-round swap options and cash considerations through a June 2026 draft-night exchange with Indiana. The Pacers received draft rights to Braden Smith and connected second-round swap rights. Both clubs traded current draft opportunities for differing future flexibility. The canonical verdict is Insufficient Evidence, with both teams N/A.

Even Trade. Chicago earns C+ for converting the 2026 No. 56 draft right into cash, while Los Angeles receives C+ for obtaining Vsevolod Ishchenko's rights and redeploying them in a separate Dallas transaction. The Russian guard's international statistics aren't Lakers NBA games, and the later Mavericks payment is a distinct deal. On June 24, 2026, the Bulls sent the rights to the fifty-sixth pick in the NBA draft to the Lakers for cash. The slot was used on Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko. Chicago had obtained that second-rou

The Lakers acquired the rights to No. 24 Cameron Carr, Dallas obtained No. 25 Sergio De Larrea, Phoenix took No. 30 Koa Peat, and New York collected No. 47 Tyler Nickel, overseas rights to Melvin Ajinça, second-round choices and cash in a four-team June 2026 draft trade. The imported Mavericks-only ledger had omitted the Lakers' Carr right and parts of New York's package. The inherited slight Knicks edge grades New York B, Phoenix B-, Dallas C+ and the Lakers C.

In a 3-team transaction, Dallas received draft rights to #56-Vsevolod Ishchenko via Los Angeles and Chicago and sent cash considerations to Los Angeles.

Slight Nuggets Edge. Denver earns B- for the No. 35 Trevon Brazile rights and two additional future second-round selections. San Antonio receives C+ for acquiring the rights to No. 26 Tarris Reed Jr., its targeted first-round center prospect. No college statistics or unselected future second-round prospects are counted as NBA receiving-team production. San Antonio acquired the rights to center Tarris Reed Jr., the twenty-sixth overall choice in the 2026 draft, from Denver for the thirty-fifth pick and two future second-round selections. The Nuggets'

Detroit acquired the No. 17 draft rights to Ebuka Okorie while sending Karim López’s rights and three future second-round picks.

Detroit obtained the draft rights to Ugonna Onyenso in a June 2026 four-club draft agreement. Houston received Bruce Thornton's rights and cash, the Clippers took Nick Martinelli's rights, and New York received Jack Kayil's rights along with Mojave King's rights, a 2029 Sacramento second and cash. The inherited verdict is Insufficient Evidence, with Detroit and New York C+ and Houston and Los Angeles C.

Washington exchanged the rights to Izaiyah Nelson for the rights to Felix Okpara.

Washington acquired Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum for four players, two firsts and three seconds.

Atlanta acquired Gabe Vincent; 2032 second round pick from Lakers in exchange for Luke Kennard.

Atlanta acquired Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield from Golden State in February 2026 for Kristaps Porziņģis. The Hawks added a younger athletic forward and established outside shooting, while the Warriors obtained a skilled seven-foot scorer whose availability had periodically been affected by health. The inherited slight Hawks edge assigns Atlanta B+ and Golden State B.

Boston acquired center Nikola Vučević and a 2027 second-round asset from Chicago in February 2026. The Bulls received Anfernee Simons and a 2026 second-round choice. Boston added an experienced offensive big, while Chicago gained perimeter scoring and a nearer draft selection. The inherited Even Trade grades each team B.

Brooklyn acquired young forward Josh Minott from Boston for cash on February 5, 2026. The Nets obtained another developing perimeter player without surrendering a draft choice or a rotation regular, while the Celtics created roster and financial flexibility. The inherited Nets Win assigns Brooklyn B- and Boston C.

Boston acquired the rights to John Tonje from Utah in a February 2026 deadline move, giving the Jazz Chris Boucher, a 2027 second-round pick and cash. The Celtics took a developmental perimeter rights bet while Utah secured an established frontcourt player and an additional draft asset. The inherited Even Trade gives each club B-.

Charlotte acquired Xavier Tillman Sr. and cash from Boston on February 5, 2026, giving the Celtics a conditional second-round right for 2030. The Hornets obtained an experienced defensive frontcourt option plus financial consideration; Boston gained a future selection while reducing its immediate roster commitments. The inherited slight Charlotte edge grades Charlotte B- and Boston C+.

Bulls Win. Chicago receives B for adding Guerschon Yabusele and cash to its frontcourt reset. New York earns C+ for Dalen Terry's trade utility before moving him in a separate package for Jose Alvarado. Alvarado wasn't a direct incoming Bulls-trade player, and Yabusele's earlier Knicks and overseas work isn't counted as new Chicago production. Chicago acquired Guerschon Yabusele and cash from New York at the February 5, 2026 deadline, sending young wing Dalen Terry to the Knicks. Yabusele had returned to the NB

Bulls Win, narrowly. Chicago receives B+ for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four separately protected future second-round assets. Minnesota earns B for Ayo Dosunmu's more established scoring and guard fit, plus Julian Phillips. Dosunmu's earlier Bulls production isn't a Timberwolves return, and future draft names aren't counted as guaranteed Chicago rotation players. At the February 5, 2026 trade deadline, Chicago sent Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips to Minnesota for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round choices. The 2026 selection was the less favo

Chicago acquired Nick Richards from Phoenix in a three-team February 2026 deal. Milwaukee received Ousmane Dieng from the Bulls and Nigel Hayes-Davis from the Suns; Phoenix received Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey from Milwaukee. The inherited Bucks Win gives Milwaukee A-, Chicago B and Phoenix C, although every club obtained identifiable players in the full confirmed agreement.

Nuggets Win. Denver earns B for opening a roster spot, addressing luxury-tax exposure and obtaining a 2026 conditional second-round pick. Brooklyn receives C+ for absorbing Hunter Tyson's contract and collecting a 2032 second, though the Nets waived Tyson rather than realizing long-term playing minutes. Neither future selection is assigned an invented NBA career. Denver traded Hunter Tyson and a 2032 second-round selection to Brooklyn at the February 5, 2026 deadline. The Nuggets received the less favorable of the Clippers' and Hawks' 2026 second-round picks.

Charlotte Win. The Hornets earn B+ for acquiring Tyus Jones and two future seconds for cash, then retaining flexibility to send Jones to Dallas in a separate deal. Orlando receives C+ for financial and roster relief. Jones wasn't a long-term Hornets starting guard through this transaction, and no hypothetical 2027 or 2028 draft player is counted as immediate Charlotte production. Charlotte acquired guard Tyus Jones and Orlando's 2027 and 2028 second-round assets on February 4, 2026, sending the Magic cash. Jones had seen a reduced role in Orlando

Charlotte received Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. in February 2026, while Chicago obtained Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three conditional second-round rights. The change brought the Hornets a young scoring guard alongside a veteran organizer and gave the Bulls a different guard-forward mix plus draft options. Both original grades are N/A because long-term outcomes are not yet established.

Chicago acquired Jaden Ivey from Detroit and Mike Conley Jr. from Minnesota on February 3, 2026. Detroit received Kevin Huerter, Dario Šarić and a protected 2026 first-round swap from Minnesota, which received cash considerations from a party not specified in the league tracker. The inherited Bulls Win grades Chicago B+, Detroit B- and Minnesota B-.

Atlanta traded Vít Krejčí to Portland on February 1, 2026, for Duop Reath and second-round picks in 2027 and 2030. Reath added frontcourt size while the picks gave the Hawks longer-term options; the Trail Blazers obtained a guard whose outside shooting and passing had been useful in Atlanta. The inherited Hawks Win grades Atlanta B+ and Portland C+.

In a three-team trade, Cleveland acquired Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis from Sacramento and Emanuel Miller from Chicago; Chicago acquired Dario Šarić plus 2027 and 2029 second-round picks; Sacramento acquired De'Andre Hunter from Cleveland.

Washington acquired four-time All-Star guard Trae Young from Atlanta on January 9, 2026, for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young's elite passing and ability to create offense supplied the Wizards with a much larger lead-guard investment than either outgoing player. The Hawks obtained veteran perimeter scoring and roster flexibility. The inherited Wizards Win grades Washington A- and Atlanta D+.