NBA Transfers/Trades in 2024/2025 Season Basketball
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Lakers acquire center Mark Williams
6.2.25 LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers made a significant move by acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. In exchange, the Hornets received rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap. Williams has averaged 16 points and 9.8 rebounds this season.
Butler traded to Warriors in blockbuster deal
6.2.25 Gold. St.
After months of speculation, Jimmy Butler was traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Butler signed a two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors. The trade also involved multiple teams, with Andrew Wiggins, P.J. Tucker, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick going to Miami, while Dennis Schroder moved to Utah. The Pistons received Lindy Waters III and Josh Richardson.
Bucks trade Middleton to Wizards for Kuzma
5.2.25 Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in a multiplayer deal that also involved Kyle Kuzma. The Bucks sent AJ Johnson, their 2024 first-round pick, and a pick swap to the Wizards, who traded Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft compensation to Milwaukee. Additionally, the New York Knicks traded Jericho Sims to the Bucks for Delon Wright and cash.
Mavericks trade Grimes to 76ers for Martin
5.2.25 Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks traded guard Quentin Grimes to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward Caleb Martin and a second-round pick in 2025. Grimes, 24, is averaging 10.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game this season, while Martin, 29, is averaging 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. The trade comes after the Mavericks' recent blockbuster deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
Blockbuster trade sends Doncic to Lakers, Davis to Mavericks
2.2.25 Dallas
The Lakers, Mavericks, and Jazz have executed a major trade. The Lakers acquire Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks receive Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The Jazz get Jalen Hood-Schifino and two second-round picks.
The Mavericks initiated the trade, focusing on defense by adding Davis. Concerns about Doncic's conditioning and injuries influenced their decision. Both players were unaware of the trade beforehand. The deal also makes Doncic ineligible for a supermax contract with the Lakers. This marks the first midseason trade of two reigning All-NBA players in NBA history.
Hornets trade Richards to Suns for Okogie and draft picks
16.1.25 Charlotte
The Charlotte Hornets traded center Nick Richards and a 2025 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks. The Suns, who rank last in the NBA in points from their starting center, acquired Richards to bolster their frontcourt. Richards has averaged 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds this season, while Okogie brings defensive versatility to the Hornets.
Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell for Finney-Smith
30.12.24 LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Finney-Smith, known for his wing defense and career-high 43.5% three-point shooting, was a teammate of Lakers head coach JJ Redick during the 2020-21 season.
Warriors acquire Schroder in trade with Nets
16.12.24 Gold. St.
The Golden State Warriors traded De'Anthony Melton to the Brooklyn Nets for point guard Dennis Schroder and a 2025 second-round pick. Brooklyn also receives Reece Beekman and three future second-round picks. Schroder has excelled this season, helping the Nets' play-in contention.
Timberwolves, Gobert reach 3-year, $110M extension
23.10.24 Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has agreed to a three-year, $110 million contract extension. He declined his $46.6 million player option for 2025-26, securing a new multiyear deal and offering the Timberwolves valuable flexibility as the franchise manages rising salary cap expenses.
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon secures $133M extension
22.10.24 Denver
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has inked a four-year, $133 million contract extension. The deal features a player option for 2028-29 and includes a trade kicker. By opting into his $23 million salary for 2025-26, Gordon adds three more years at his maximum salary, including bonuses.
Magic, Carter Jr. agree on 3-year extension
8.10.24 Orlando
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension. Carter is now under contract with the Magic through the 2028-29 season for a combined $82 million, including the two remaining years on his current deal.
Pelicans extend Alvarado on 2-year deal
29.9.24 New Orl.
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-year, $9 million extension with guard Jose Alvarado. The 26-year-old had one year and $1.9 million left on his deal and now will be signed with the Pelicans through the 2025-26 season with a player option for 2026-27.
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