- - NBA trade deadline 2026: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter Jr. among top trade candidates ahead of Feb. 5

Yahoo Sports Staff February 2, 2026 at 10:27 AM

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The 2026 trade deadline is rapidly approaching on Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. ET, with plenty of high-profile names potentially available in this year’s cycle.

Headlining the potential list of trade candidates is Milwaukee Bucks forward and two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who appears to be ready for a new home amid frustrations with the organization’s disappointing season. He’s projected to be out of the lineup for the next 4-6 weeks as he recovers from a calf injury, but will no doubt command a hefty return for the Bucks — and be a game-changing asset for the team that acquires him.

Among the “serious suitors” for Antetokounmpo are the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA insider Shams Charania reports.

Also atop the list of players who could be on the move are Mavericks star Anthony Davis, the Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga, the Nets’ Michael Porter Jr., and the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant. Notably, despite an abysmal season, the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly informing teams that several players, including Zion Williamson, are off the market.

The 2025 NBA trade deadline was one for the ages and set expectations high for this year, thanks to the blockbuster trade that sent superstar Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a package deal that included Davis. The move sent shockwaves through the league, eventually leading to the Mavs winning the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery, which they used to select then-18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg.

Time will tell if this year’s deadline can offer just as much excitement.

Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest news, rumors and updates ahead of Feb. 2’s NBA trade deadline.

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Mon, February 2, 2026 at 10:26 AM ESTChris CwikHeat, Timberwolves, Warriors and Knicks most serious suitors for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the hottest name on the market ahead of the NBA trade deadline. After resisting the idea for years, Antetokounmpo finally seems ready to leave the Bucks.

Over the weekend, four suitors have emerged for Anteokounmpo, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Those teams are the Heat, Timberwolves, Warriors and Knicks.

Shams this morning on Giannis:"Over the weekend Bucks remain engaged in teams making aggressive offers and have also submitted counter offers. Giannis is ready for his exit from MIL whether its at the deadline or offseason... Who are the most active suitors? Miami, Minnesota,… pic.twitter.com/NcDM1Iv9DV

— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) February 2, 2026

The Bucks are seeking either a young, blue-chip talent or multiple draft picks in exchange for Antetokounmpo.

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