2026 NBA Trade Deadline: Every Deal Before the Buzzer
From a nine-player Anthony Davis blockbuster to a Lakers-Hawks swap, here's every deal that beat the 3 p.m. ET deadline — and when the next one lands.
The 2026 NBA trade deadline hit at 3 p.m. ET on February 5, and teams used every last minute of it. Here's a recap of the notable moves, plus the date to circle for next year.
Several contenders retooled their rosters in the final hours before the deadline.
The headline move sent Anthony Davis to Washington in a nine-player, three-team deal with Dallas and Charlotte, while the Lakers and Hawks also swapped players in a smaller trade.
Notable Deals Before the Deadline
- Anthony Davis to Washington — a nine-player, three-team deal also involving Dallas and Charlotte.
- Lakers trade Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to Atlanta for Luke Kennard.
- Indiana acquires Ivica Zubac from the Clippers, with Bennedict Mathurin heading the other way.
- Minnesota adds Ayo Dosunmu in a trade with the Bulls.
For the full breakdown of the season's biggest blockbuster, see our six-team Russell-Middleton trade explainer.
When Is the Next Trade Deadline?
The NBA's trade deadline for the 2026-27 season is set for Thursday, February 11, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Expect rumors to start ramping up well before then — track them in our NBA Today feed.
See how the offseason continued to reshape rosters in our 2026 Free Agency Tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the 2026 NBA trade deadline?
The 2026 NBA trade deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET on February 5, 2026.
When is the 2027 NBA trade deadline?
The NBA's trade deadline for the 2026-27 season is set for Thursday, February 11, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
What was the biggest trade before the 2026 deadline?
A nine-player blockbuster sent Anthony Davis to Washington in a three-team deal with Dallas and Charlotte, one of several major moves completed before the deadline.
