You keep seeing the same names cropping up in NBA trade rumors. But what's the subtext, and what do they really mean?

Bill Simmons' recent Mavericks-Bulls-Warriors trade proposal benefits rookie Cooper Flagg in a pivotal manner.

Although many view Lauri Markkanen as the perfect trade target for the Pistons, acquiring the Finnish forward won't be easy ...

The Milwaukee Bucks have performed some "background due diligence" on Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine, according to ...

Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis has had limited action so far this season due to a calf injury and a trade is ...

The Kings reportedly asked the Grizzlies about the potential of a Ja Morant trade, but it remains to be seen if a deal will ...

DeRozan's scoring would certainly help L.A., but at 36 years old it would only make the Clippers an even older roster that is ...

Trade rumors around Mavericks big man Anthony Davis heats up, with a potential $70M extension complicating the team's plans.

The Milwaukee Bucks can pair Giannis Antetokounmpo with Zach LaVine soon, as their hot start to the season has come to an end ...

The Boston Celtics discussed trading Anfernee Simons to the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, Michael Scotto ...

While there are no big-name deals even close to happening, there is still simmering trade talk around the league.

The LA Lakers could lose a potential trade deadline target, Keon Ellis, to the Indiana Pacers. The Sacramento Kings' lockdown guard is among the many players reportedly available via trade as the ...