The NBA trade deadline is less than a week away, and the action started with the Brooklyn Nets’ trade of Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. A handful of teams could be sellers at the deadline, and a few names have been circulating throughout the league as potential trade targets.
When is the 2023 NBA trade deadline?
The trade deadline is 3 pm ET Thursday. Yahoo Sports will track all the trade rumors, news, players and teams to watch leading up to the deadline.
Reports: Russell Westbrook heading to Jazz, then buyout market, in 3-team deal
Russell Westbrook is leaving Los Angeles, and his next playing destination isn’t entirely clear. The Lakers reportedly sent Westbrook to the Utah Jazz in a three-team deal Wednesday, and the Jazz are likely to buy out his contract. If so, Westbrook could stay in Los Angeles. How the full trade unfolded.
Kyrie Irving traded to the Dallas Mavericks
Kyrie Irving is headed to Dallas. The Mavericks sent Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round draft pick and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029 to the Nets, who also sent Markieff Morris to the Mavericks. Here are the full trade details.
Completed 2022-23 NBA trades
Which NBA players could be on the move?
Jae Crowder: The forward is sitting out this season after requesting a trade from the Phoenix Suns in the offseason. He is seeking a multi-year contract extension and the Suns are looking for a quality player to return. There has not been traction on a deal yet.
OG Anunob: The Toronto Raptors forward is one of the most-discussed players in the trade market. He is a young and talented player who could immediately help a playoff-bound team. Yahoo Sports Canada’s Steven Loung explores six trade destinations for Anunoby.
John Collins: Is this the year the Atlanta Hawks finally trade Collins? The forward seems to always come up in trade rumours, but as of yet no deal has emerged.
