5 SURPRISE Trades For The NBA Trade Deadline…
With the NBA trade deadline approaching soon – here are 5 surprise trade targets around the league including Paolo Banchero, Karl Anthony Towns, and more!
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@Orlando Magic
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It’s going to be Banchero for Giannis. Why is no one talking about the connection between Giannis and the Magic GM? Weltman and Hammond scouted and drafted Giannis
The content creature started with PB. I can't take this guy serious that neither should you.
Magic are not trading Paolo Banchero what is this guy smoking?
Bam and herro can go…. REBUILD
Id love to see Paolo back in the PNW !!!
You could simply look at AD and he would get hurt, wouldn't even have to be menacingly. A smile would probably injure AD
Good analysis
Comparing the Magic with Paolo to the Cavs with Mobley is nonsense. Mobley is an elite defender, can score, can handle the ball, and has even figured out a jumper. He’s having a down year right now between the entire team being injured around him and more defensive attention than he’s used to as a result, but his floor is Paolo’s total value as a player.
The only difference between the two offensively this point is that Paolo takes more shots. Mobley’s current down year is on par with or better than Paolo’s career averages on a rate basis. And Paolo has maybe 50% of Mobley’s defensive value.
I'm a little early today. Any chance Steph will be traded?
Paolo just needs to practice shooting and take smarter jumps hots, but a player like giannis would be perfect for this team.
the last thing the bucks should do is trade ANOTHER pick
They should trade Franz instead of Paolo!
Dont get me wrong, i love Franz, but Paolo is most likely a future MVP.
Franz for Bam, who says no?
If I’m the Knicks I keep KAT and ride it out. GSW is desperate if they want to keep trying to win for Steph why not go for AD
3:10 Paulo for Giannis is Kawhi for DeRozan screenshot this comment
There's this misconception that the modern NBA is all about making 3's, but it really isn't. It's more about efficiency. SGA the past few years before this season wasn't really known for his 3s, but he was crazy efficient. That's Paolo's problem in a nutshell–efficiency in his shot-making. If you can make your shots most of the time, it really doesn't matter much where you're shooting from.
Bro please find a new day job. These KAT trades are awful.
Again with a Pistons trade? We're good of what we have😒
I honestly think fans & organizations give up on players & coaches extremely too quickly nowadays..I mean Jordan didn’t win his first championship til his 7th season give these guys time to develop
Another trade video with no actual trades
Kat wouldn’t be surprise it been rumors
Ngl if I’m Orlando I’m not trading Paolo
I’d trade the rest of the team before I trade him
Heat shoulda been traded herro
He a 6th man type player not a number 1 or 2 option
But atp heat not trading him they would’ve been did it if they was
As a mavs fan I’d actually take Kat for ad but they gotta throw in deuce and we’ll give them dlo
Paolo / Orlando situation is interesting but nothing be alarmed over. Kid is only 23. Coaching stuff needs to get through to him and establish a plan for him to expand his game and add off-ball cuts & catch & shoot looks more, especially with how good Franz is driving to the basket, how much Bane likes to drive and get fouled, and now the emergence of Black as a real option on the ball.
He’ll figure it out. Just need to look at the coaching staff, keep developing Paolo/Franz/Black/Da Silva/Jett/Jase/Penda, and possibly look into a new Head Coach if next season isn’t a clear step forward.
A sneaky possible move for Orlando:
Jonathan Isaac, Goga Bitadze, Tyus Jones, 2 heavily protected 1sts for Tyler Herro.
Magic:
1. Herro
2. Bane
3. Franz
4. Paolo
5. WCJ
Heat add tons of size and defensive bench depth and a steady hand at PG while fully freeing up Norman, Bam, and Wiggins to lead scoring
As a magic fan i can 100% say that Paolo won’t be traded. Change the coach first. Then, if you need to trade one of the stars, paolo would only be in front of Franz. Suggs might be traded next year, bane idk. But not paolo nor Franz
I feel the Knicks should trade for Miles Turner and kuzma . They still keep a big Get a wing tie player . Turner plays better defense he can rebound and he can score
trading for AD is the dumbest move a team could make
No thanks on trading Grant for those guys. He has been playing great this year, and his "injury history" is suspect to say the least. He missed 10 games one year from a bruised face. He was also shutdown one year at the same time Lillard was shutdown. Interestingly, the coach is in trouble for leaking that they were shutting down Dame right at that time.
How many guards does Portland need? They have a lot on the roster already, plus aren’t they lowkey trying to contend this year?
Give up RJ and quickly for Tyler herro 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 what a fucking joke
Bro makes a trade video twice a day
Trade Isaac not Paolo.
Hell no on Grant. He is a negative on the Blazers and was an empty calorie guy in Detroit. Super good on that.
Weltman would never trade Paolo unless it’s for wemby. That dude is loyal to his guys.
as a blazer fan i’m taking that detroit trade instantly
Jalen sucks is so bad why do people keep saying he’s good over the past two seasons he’s been a bad asset
There’s another Trailblazer forward that Detroit would want which is Deni Avdija. Detroit lacks a secondary playmaker and scorer especially on those non-Cade minutes. Deni would be perfect for that
The Magic need to go back to playing slow. This "increase the pace" thing was a good idea, but it's been a total failure. It hasn't really helped their offense and has tanked their defense.
9:55 bro we already had Jeremy Grant.. we respectfully dont want him.. we can do better
Here’s a video of things that would never happen
If Giannis lands in Florida it’ll be Orlando not Miami
AD for Kat? Sorry but that's atrocious. AD is never playing even half a season again so whatever his talent is any given year, it should be considered at 50%. I doubt the Knicks would pick a benchwarmer over a solid starter. They should be looking at Giannis instead. KD has also clearly taken over Houston so if the offer is good enough maybe they'd trade Sengun. Paolo is definitely overrated but the Magics will double down like the Cavs and keep him around too long.
This kid is 100% clueless 🤦
This dude does not know ball immediately downline and block 😂😂😂😂
MY NBA FANTASY TRADE FOR 2025-2026 SEASON. (As of February 24, 2026 at 05:35AM ET)
VICTOR WEMBANYAMA (FORWARD/CENTER) FROM SAN ANTONIO SPURS TO LOS ANGELES LAKERS (Update Below)
CHET HOLMGREN (CENTER) FROM OKLAHOMA THUNDER TO MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES or SAN ANTONIO SPURS (Update Below)
GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO (FORWARD/CENTER) FROM MILWAUKEE BUCKS TO NEW YORK KNICKS or BOSTON CELTICS or MIAMI HEAT or LOS ANGELES LAKERS. (Update Below)
BAM ADEBAYO (FORWARD/CENTER) FROM MIAMI HEAT TO GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
MIKAL BRIDGES (SG/SF) FROM NEW YORK KNICKS TO BOSTON CELTICS
NIKOLA VUCEVIC (CENTER) FROM CHICAGO BULLS TO MILWAUKEE BUCKS or NEW YORK KNICKS
NICHOLAS CLAXTON (CENTER) FROM BROOKLYN NETS TO CHICAGO BULLS or BOSTON CELTICS
JAYLEN BROWN (GUARD/FORWARD) FROM BOSTON CELTICS TO BROOKLYN NETS
DEANDRE AYTON (CENTER) FROM LOS ANGELES LAKERS TO SAN ANTONIO SPURS
DEVIN VASSELL (SG) FROM SAN ANTONIO SPURS TO LOS ANGELES LAKERS
JOSH GIDDEY (PG/SG) FROM CHICAGO BULLS TO SAN ANTONIO SPURS
STEPHON CASTLE (SG) FROM SAN ANTONIO SPURS TO CHICAGO BULLS
DENNIS SCHRODER (PG) FROM SACRAMENTO KINGS TO BOSTON CELTICS
DERRICK WHITE (PG/SG) FROM BOSTON CELTICS TO SAN ANTONIO SPURS
JA MORANT (GUARD)FROM MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TO BROOKLYN NETS or SACRAMENTO KINGS
ALEX CARUSO (PG) FROM OKLAHOMA THUNDER TO MIAMI HEAT.
JONATHAN KUMINGA (SF) FROM GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS TO MIAMI HEAT OR DALLAS MAVERICKS.
ZION WILLIAMSON (PF) FROM NEW ORLEANS HORNETS TO SACRAMENTO KINGS.
IVICA ZUBAC (Center) FROM LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS TO OKLAHOMA THUNDER or DETROIT PISTONS or DENVER NUGGETS or UTAH JAZZ or HOUSTON ROCKETS or ORLANDO MAGIC or BOSTON CELTICS or PHILADELPHIA 76ERS.
KARL ANTHONY TOWNS FROM NEW YORK KNICKS TO LOS ANGELES LAKERS
LEBRON JAMES FROM LOS ANGELES LAKERS TO NEW YORK KNICKS
GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO (FORWARD/CENTER) FROM MILWAUKEE BUCKS TO NEW YORK KNICKS or BOSTON CELTICS or MIAMI HEAT or LOS ANGELES LAKERS.
A possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks to Boston Celtics might push thru due to the long unavailability of Jayson Tatum due to injury. A dominant Power Forward/Center like Giannis Antetokounmpo is greatly needed by Boston Celtics to cover the loss of Jayson Tatum.
A possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks to Miami Heat might push thru if Bam Adebayo might move forward to another team like Golden State Warriors.
A possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo to New York Knicks as additional firepower for the Power Forward/Center Position. He can partner with another tower Karl-Anthony Towns
Another option is Giannis Antetokounmpo might be traded to Los Angeles Lakers to play as the Power Forward. In this case, Power Forward Rui Hachimura might be traded somewhere else since he will be replaced by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
On the other hand, Victor Wembanyama must be acquired by the LA Lakers so he can play the center position and Lebron James will play as the number 3 or 4 position/Point Forward. If a deal will push thru for Giannis Antetokounmpo to be at LA Lakers, I suggest that Rui Hachimura will be traded to Miami Heat to play the Power Forward position to partner with Miami Heat Center Kel’el Ware. Another thing for this case, if Victor Wembanyama will be acquired by the LA Lakers, Deandre Ayton will be traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
If in case, there is a Salary Cap Issue in Los Angeles Lakers, they will be limited to options.
The LA Lakers will do the option of acquiring just 1 big man and that is either Victor Wembanyama or Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Case 1: If LA Lakers will acquire Victor Wembanyama, the LA Lakers might not push to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo due to Salary Cap Issue. Giannis Antetokounmpo might find some other NBA team to settle down. He might go to New York Knicks or any other team or he can still stay at Milwaukee Bucks.
Case 2: If LA Lakers will acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, The LA Lakers might not push to acquire Victor Wembanyama again due to Salary Cap issue. Victor Wembanyama might find another NBA team if he wants to be traded or he can stay still at San Antonio Spurs.
CHET HOLMGREN (CENTER) FROM OKLAHOMA THUNDER TO MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES or SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Chet Holmgren might be traded into Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves might be very interested to sign in Chet Holmgren thru trade to become the starting center to support the older veteran center, Rudy Gobert. BIG ADVANTAGE: Chet Holmgren is a Minnesota native. He was born and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
If the trade will push thru, Minnesota Timberwolves will have 2 options:
A.) Minnesota Timberwolves might trade out Naz Reid to either Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Lakers, sign Chet Holmgren and keep Rudy Gobert.
B.) Minnesota Timberwolves might trade out Rudy Gobert to San Antonio Spurs, sign Chet Holmgren and keep Naz Reid.
Another possibility is Chet Holmgren will be traded to the San Antonio Spurs. This could happen if Victor Wembanyama will be traded to Los Angeles Lakers. Chet Holmgren will possibly replace Victor Wembanyama at the San Antonio Spurs. On the other end, Ivica Zubac will be the big man to replace Chet Holmgren at the Oklahoma Thunder also thru trade.
The NBA trade deadline for the 2025-26 season is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). That is the final moment teams can complete in-season trades for players, picks, and other assets during the regular season.
Herro + Fontecchio
for MPJ
The Missi love is weird to me. Full disclosure, I’m a Pacers fan and think it’s in the Pacers best interest to move specifically Mathurin for specifically a center. Ok. Missi plays less than 20 minutes a night, averages 5/5/1, is an actual liability from the FT line, and the advanced stats say he’s a minus player on both ends of the floor. Mathurin isn’t a perfect player and on a somewhat expiring deal, but you’re getting a 24 year old microwave scorer on decent efficiency that plays league average defense. He’s scoring 18 ppg this year which Missi will never reasonably do no matter his role. I cannot believe the Pacers and Pelicans are discussing adding something to MATHURIN to make the trade happen. I’d prefer the Pacers hold out for someone who might not be a bust, which Missi has absolutely not proven. Say what you will about both of them, Mathurin will still be in the league in 5 years, 10 years. Missi could be on the couch in like 3.
I wouldn't trade for Giannis while giving up a young player. Statistically speaking, the odds are that he will be injured when you need him. It's the combination of age and play style leading to consistent injuries.