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There are just 11 days until the NBA trade deadline, and while this is often when talks heat up, this year is seeing some cooling with the biggest names — this could be a quiet trade deadline (at least for those wanting to see a blockbuster deal). Here is the latest from around the league.
Ja Morant
Of the three biggest names being discussed heading toward the trade deadline — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis and Ja Morant — it’s Morant who appears the only one who could be on the move.
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Don’t confuse that with Morant likely being traded — he is expected to be in Memphis on Feb. 6 (the day after the trade deadline). His recent elbow injury, which has sidelined him for a couple more weeks, only adds to that.
The challenge in trading Morant remains the same as it always has been (and was discussed again this week by Marc Stein at The Stein Line): The teams interested in Morant are looking at a buy-low/take-a-flyer-on-a-guy scenario, but the Grizzlies are not looking to sell low. There is internal pressure in Memphis to make sure they get more back for Morant than the expiring contract and wing rotation player that Atlanta got for Trae Young, Stein reports. That kind of offer is not out there for Morant.
Which means the Morant trade drama — like Antetokounmpo and Davis — will carry over to the summer.
Boston Celtics
Consider this more a reminder than breaking news — it’s been reported here before and plenty of other places in recent weeks — but the Boston Celtics are going to be active at the trade deadline looking for another center. Here is how ESPN’s Shams Charania framed it while on Pat McAfee’s show last Friday.
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“They’ve been in the marketplace, trying to go get a big-time starting center potentially. They’re going to be aggressive in moving the needle. They’ve got assets. They’ve got contracts to play with.”
In Boston’s dream scenario, it could talk with Memphis about Jaren Jackson Jr. or the Clippers about Ivica Zubac, but neither player is available. More realistically, keep an eye on Onyeka Okongwu (Atlanta), Daniel Gafford (Dallas), and the Celtics’ old friend…
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Publish date : 2026-01-26 17:23:00
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