Big board: Top 25 players who could be dealt at NBA trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. ET. Here's a look at 25 of the most interesting names potentially available.

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1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF

Will he stay or will he go? Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks and reported frustrations with the organization's direction are one of the biggest talking points ahead of the deadline. It will require a team to move mountains for him, though no player on this list has the same franchise-altering ability. And if he does leave, it won't be because he asked to.

2. Anthony Davis, PF/C

Davis' latest injury is another red flag for a player the Mavericks should no longer view as a piece whose peak aligns with Cooper Flagg's rise. Dallas is desperate to slash a pricey payroll and add draft capital to build around Flagg, though any potential trades carry obvious risk for interested parties. Moving Davis will be very difficult.

3. Ja Morant, PG

A bloated contract and repeated off-court controversies have put Morant's future with the Grizzlies in peril. There isn't an immediate urgency to ship him out, though, and they might get more in return if they wait until what's expected to be a dull offseason. Still, Memphis is - for the first time - reportedly entertaining offers for the two-time All-Star.

4. Zion Williamson, PF

Williamson's post-injury resurgence should intrigue New Orleans' front office, as his value may have been boosted by his recent play. Long term, the 25-year-old might not be an operable fit next to Derik Queen, and his acquisition is a low-risk add for parties eyeing the final year of his clause-laden, non-guaranteed contract. The Pelicans have reportedly denied his availability.

5. Lauri Markkanen, SF/PF

Markkanen, 28, has been linked with a move away out of Utah for so long that there's reason to believe that the team will instead continue to build around him. Or maybe Danny and Austin Ainge will receive an unbelievable offer that can't be denied. Either way, he's having a career year, and the Jazz aren't aiming for a complete rebuild.

6. Domantas Sabonis, PF/C

Like a rudderless ship lost at sea, Sacramento is lacking direction and in need of a full-scale teardown. Sabonis, 29, is likely to be the most desired piece among a quartet of Kings veterans who could be moved at the deadline. The two years remaining on his four-year, $186-million pact is a relative bargain for one of the league's double-double machines.

7. LaMelo Ball, PG

Kon Knueppel's outstanding campaign has provided the Hornets with a future star and a potential franchise cornerstone. Which brings us to LaMelo Ball. The last three years of his $204-million max deal will be tough to move, and if the Trae Young return is any indication, offensively gifted point guards with limited defensive influence aren't in high demand.

8. Zach LaVine, SG

LaVine's reportedly been the subject of exploratory talks with the Bucks. Milwaukee isn't exactly flush with assets, and the Kings will almost certainly demand their 2031 first-round pick. Milwaukee would be wise to ask for draft capital along with LaVine and his $49-million player option for next season, which Sacramento should balk at, considering its impending rebuild.

9. Michael Porter Jr., SF

Porter is having an All-Star-caliber campaign, and the Nets have been shockingly competitive, as hard as that is to fathom. Porter, 27, is young enough to exist within the framework of a rebuild and old enough to bring value as a coveted trade chip. His blend of size and prowess on the perimeter should be in high demand.

10. Jonathan Kuminga, SF/PF

If Golden State has any interest in making one of Sacramento's available veterans a running mate for Steph Curry, then the Kings' reported interest in Kuminga, who hasn't played since Dec. 18, could come to fruition. What little leverage the Warriors have here is diminishing with each DNP - coach's decision.

11. DeMar DeRozan, SG/SF

Like Sabonis and LaVine, DeRozan is a marquee name the Kings will likely look to move, and his $25.7-million cap hit for 2026-27 isn't unreasonable. DeRozan will be on an expiring deal next season, which could make shipping him out in the summer a simpler task. Still, there should be offers for the six-time All-Star before the deadline.

12. Trey Murphy III, SF

The Pelicans have reportedly rebuffed advances for Murphy and fellow two-way wing Herb Jones. There's an argument to be made that Murphy should merit a return like the four unprotected first-rounders traded for Desmond Bane. New Orleans would be daft not to accept a similar deal to help build around Queen and Jeremiah Fears in the event of a reset.

13. Nikola Vucevic, C

Vucevic, 35, is in the final season of a three-year, $60-million deal. For potential suitors seeking a short-term fix in the form of a versatile offensive threat with a soft touch, the Montenegrin's expiring deal should draw plenty of interest. He could be one of several Bulls (Patrick Williams, Kevin Huerter) placed in the shop window ahead of the deadline.

14. Dejounte Murray, PG/SG

If - and it's a massive if - Murray returns from a year-long absence due to a torn Achilles before the deadline, he might be a compelling option to help facilitate the Pelicans' presumed teardown. Otherwise, New Orleans could likely acquire picks and an expiring deal for the 29-year-old former All-Star in the summer. *Stats from 2024-25 due to injury.

15. Anfernee Simons, SG

All indications were that Boston would facilitate an in-season move for Simons after swapping him for Jrue Holiday in the summer. It made sense for the Celtics as a way to dodge tax repeater outlay and add a better long-term piece, but after a shaky start to life in Beantown, Simons has been a vital scorer off the bench with improved defense.

16. Jerami Grant, SF/PF

Portland is in a quandary: win now and shop for upgrades or clean house of veterans in favor of a young core. Grant and Holiday are on the books for next season and have relatively steep player options for 2027-28. Grant is currently sidelined with an Achilles injury, while Holiday just returned from a long-term calf strain - factors that may dissuade teams.

17. Malik Monk, SG

The writing is on the wall for Monk's four-year spell in Sacramento. He's playing around 10 fewer minutes a game, and his production has dipped as he's sporadically fallen out of Doug Christie's rotation. The 27-year-old is set to make $20 million next season, holds a player option for 2027-28, and provides savvy perimeter play and potent bench scoring.

18. Andrew Wiggins, SF

Wiggins isn't the same 3-and-D threat he once was, though he can still be a reliable contributor on a contender. With a $30-million player option for next season, the Heat might consider getting something in return in the event he walks in the summer. Links with a move to the Lakers surfaced in the offseason.

19. Daniel Gafford, PF/C

Speaking of the Lakers, a Luka Doncic-Gafford reunion makes sense, and his $17.2-million cap hit for next season and three years of team control is low-cost. Whether Nico Harrison's interim replacements want to deal with L.A. again is another matter. Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht, and a 2031 lottery-protected first-rounder: Who says no?

20. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG

Caldwell-Pope, who's playing the fewest minutes since his rookie campaign in 2013-14, isn't part of Memphis' plans going forward. With a $21-million player option for next season, the 32-year-old likely desires a trade to a contender and a chance to play for one last multi-year deal. There's always a market for dependable 3-and-D players come February.

21. John Collins, PF

Collins can still contribute at both ends and is on an expiring deal. Just because reports suggest that the Clippers don't intend to hold a fire sale at the deadline doesn't mean they won't be active. Oklahoma City owns L.A.'s first-round pick, so willfully becoming noncompetitive isn't an option for the Clippers.

22. Collin Sexton, PG/SG

Nobody in the NBA truly deserves anything, but if there's a player who deserves to play on a competitive team, it's Sexton. The lottery-bound Hornets aren't one. Neither were the post-LeBron Cavaliers or post-Donovan Mitchell Jazz. Several playoff-bound teams could do worse than acquiring Sexton and his expiring $19-million salary.

23. Khris Middleton, SG/SF

Like CJ McCollum, Middleton isn't part of the Wizards' future. And like his recently traded ex-teammate, Middleton is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer. Washington can take back long-term money in a swap since it's projected to have $80 million in cap space this summer, though a deal could likely get done for a pair of second-round picks or less.

24. Patrick Williams, PF

Have the Bulls seen the best of Williams' five-and-a-half seasons after picking him fourth overall in the 2020 draft? It seems that way, and his reduced role this year is an indication of that. A change of scenery could benefit the 24-year-old, who's unlikely to be the focal point of a trade but could be packaged with other pieces.

25. Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG

Like Collins and fellow teammates Brook Lopez, Nicolas Batum, and Chris Paul (remember him?), Bogdanovic is on an expiring deal and provides quality bench scoring. He might not be the volume shooter of years past, but he should be viewed as an attainable target for teams seeking some punch off the pine.