The recent NBA market has seen several unexpected moves, including the potential transfer of Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Jimmy Butler to the Warriors. However, the main focus was on Kevin Durant and his possible departure from the Suns. The situation was unclear until the Suns announced that Durant would be staying with the team for the season. Meanwhile, the Memphis team was looking to make some changes to their lineup.
The Lakers made a significant signing by adding Mark Williams to their team, which addressed a major need for them. On the other hand, the Cavs received a significant reinforcement with the addition of De’Andre Hunter from the Hawks. Here are the key moves that took place in the last hours of the NBA signing market:
– The Indiana Pacers traded James Wiseman and cash to the Toronto Raptors.
– The Clippers transferred Kevin Porter JR to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Marjon Beauchamp.
– Memphis traded Marcus Smart to Washington, along with a 2025 draft round, and received two second rounds in return. As part of the deal, the Wizards sent Marvin Bagley III to Memphis.
– The Detroit Pistons acquired Dennis Schroder from the Utah Jazz.
– The Atlanta Hawks traded Cody Zeller.
– The Clippers sent Terance Mann and Bones Hyland to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Bogdan Bogdanovic and three second-round draft picks.
– The Atlanta Hawks traded De’Andre Hunter to the Cavaliers in exchange for Caris Levert, George Niang, three second-round draft picks, and two draft pick swaps.
– The Suns traded Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic, and a 2026 second-round pick.
– The Milwaukee Bucks traded Patrick Baldwin Jr to the Miami Heat for PJ Tucker, a future second-round pick, and cash.
– The Sixers traded Reggie Jackson and a future first-round draft pick to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jared Butler and four future draft picks.