Top 5 Potential Targets For NBA Trade Deadline 2026: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and More

The big league has announced the official date for the NBA trade deadline 2026, and the list of all the potential candidates has been released. While some trades have already taken place this season, including Trae Young, who has been traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards. Trade deadlines mean no team would be allowed a trade after the said date. This year, the deadline has been scheduled on February 5, 2026, at 3 pm ET and 1 pm MST.

There are players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, and Anthony Davis, who have been the subject of all the ongoing trade speculations. Many teams are eyeing them now that the deadline is near. A bevy of players have been listed as possible trade candidates, let us dive deep into the top 5 potential targets.

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks

There are tensions between the Bucks and their evergreen star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. The team has been struggling in real time, while Antetokounmpo has been frustrated simultaneously. And while the NBA star might be waiting for his contract to expire, in order to head towards a different team, the Bucks will be trying to acquire him back at the end of his contract extension.

Anthony Davis - Dallas Mavericks

The real question for the Dallas Mavericks stands when it comes to Anthony Davis. The Mavericks star has been injured and sidelined for six weeks this season. Looking at the bright side, Davis can actually avoid his injuries by being available in the postseason for a trade.

Ja Morant - Memphis Grizzlies

Recently, Ja Morant publicly indicated that he would want to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the franchise might be willing to trade him for another player, as the Grizzlies made it perfectly clear that they want to listen to all the offers made on behalf of Morant’s trade news a couple of weeks ago. But Morant’s durability and persistence proved that the Grizzlies star, if motivated, can crack NBA games with proper moves.

Michael Porter Jr. - Brooklyn Nets

Michael Porter Jr. has turned into a potential trade candidate this season. His exceptional skills, averaging 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, have made him the top trade target for the 2025-2026 season. While the Brooklyn Nets might want to acquire him with a contract extension, trade offers surrounding Porter Jr. might be difficult to resist.

Domantas Sabonis - Sacramento Kings

Domantas Sabonis has just returned from his knee injury this season, and he remains a fresh candidate for the 2026 NBA trade deadline. At present, the NBA player has been averaging more than 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists per game. The Kings are planning on moving on from their veteran players, thereby keeping Sabonis due to his young age and better durability.


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