Coming from a land down under, although with a suspiciously American accent, Chris Gunther of Charting Hoops joined Above the Break to discuss the most relevant transactions of the 2025-26 NBA trade season. If you don’t follow his work, you’re making a mistake that can be remedied quite quickly.
Below is a rundown of the topics discussed, just so you know what you’re getting yourself into.
The Fruitless Traders
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks
The Houston Rockets don’t achieve liftoff
The San Antonio Spurs stand pat
The Detroit Pistons only make a minor move
The Big Name Trades
LA moves Zubac to Indiana
Mavs trade Anthony Davis to Wizards
Clippers send Harden to Cleveland for Garland
Utah trades for Jackson Jr.
Hawks send Trae Young to Wizards
Notable Players & Teams
Pelicans deal Alvarado to Knicks
Kennard to Los Angeles for Vincent, pick
Warriors trade Kuminga, Hield to Hawks for Porzingis
Dosunmu heads to Minnesota for Dillingham, Miller
Hornets-Bulls swap guards in three-team deal
Sixers trade McCain to Thunder
Bulls trade Vucevic for Celtics’ Simons
Cavs add guards in three-team deal
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