2025 NBA Trade Deadline: What You Need to Know

The trade deadline is quickly approaching, signaling the imminent end to the opportunity for teams to make significant in-season transactions. Check out the deadline date and time, along with expert analysis on potential moves and more. Don't miss your chance to stay informed on all the latest trade deadline developments.

When is the NBA trade deadline?

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. ET.

Trades are no longer permitted during the season after this point.

Which players have been traded so far?

The 2024-25 NBA season has already seen a few players on the move, including D’Angelo Russell and Dennis Schröder. Keep track of every official trade with our NBA.com Trade Tracker.

Note: A trade is considered official once the NBA has approved the agreement. Teams will announce the deal when it’s official.

Which teams could be active at the trade deadline?

NBA.com’s Shaun Powell examines 10 teams that could be active at the trade deadline.

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