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Ousmane Dieng has been traded to the Chicago Bulls as part of a multi-player deal. He moves to Chicago along with Collin Sexton and three second-round picks, coming from the Hornets (via Oklahoma City). In return, the Hornets receive Coby White and Mike Conley. This transaction is part of a broader roster overhaul for the Bulls.
Mike Conley has been traded to the Charlotte Hornets, alongside Coby White, in exchange for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks. This marks Conley's second trade within two days, having previously been moved from Minnesota to Chicago on Tuesday. He is projected to fill a third- or fourth-string point guard role in Charlotte. Conley's debut for the Hornets on Thursday against the Rockets is currently questionable.
Coby White has been traded from the Bulls to the Charlotte Hornets, alongside Mike Conley, in exchange for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks. White will now compete for minutes in the Hornets' backcourt with LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, and Tre Mann, with his starting role yet to be determined. He should be considered questionable for his potential debut in Thursday's game against Houston.
Collin Sexton has been traded from the Hornets to the Chicago Bulls, along with Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks, in exchange for Coby White and Mike Conley. This move marks Sexton's third team in two years. The 27-year-old guard is expected to bolster Chicago's backcourt depth and is slated to become an unrestricted free agent before the 2026-27 season. With the Hornets, Sexton averaged 14.2 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 22.3 minutes across 42 appearances.
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA. The suspension stems from an incident on January 30, when Hayes pushed the Wizards' mascot during pregame introductions. The suspension takes effect immediately, meaning Hayes will sit out Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Ochai Agbaji has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal involving the Raptors and Clippers. As part of the swap, the Clippers flipped Chris Paul to Toronto, while a 2032 second-round pick and cash were sent to Brooklyn. Agbaji made 42 appearances in Toronto, averaging 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.4 steals in 15.5 minutes per contest. It remains to be seen what type of role he'll carve out in Brooklyn, and he can be considered questionable to debut Thursday against Orlando.
Cam Thomas (personal) will not play Thursday against Orlando and is not traveling with the team. The guard has been frequently mentioned in the rumor mill and is certainly a candidate to be moved ahead of the trade deadline. Drake Powell, Terance Mann, and Ziaire Williams could see a bump in minutes with Thomas sidelined.
Giannis Antetokounmpo may have played his final game with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a trade before Thursday's deadline appearing likely. Despite his loyalty, he sees the 'writing on the wall' for the 19-29 team, stating he wants to remain a Buck *only if* the team can win a championship. He has been critical of the team's play, calling teammates 'selfish,' and doesn't want to play for a team 'fighting for my life to make the playoffs.' While he hasn't officially requested a trade, his departure seems probable, allowing the Bucks to rebuild. He is currently sidelined with a calf injury and is not playing Wednesday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be sidelined until after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain, missing at least the next five games for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the All-Star Game. He will be re-evaluated after the break. This injury could elevate newly acquired Jared McCain to a prominent role, with other players like Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe also expected to see increased playing time. Prior to the injury, Gilgeous-Alexander had extended his 20-plus point streak to 121 straight games.
Chet Holmgren (back) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs, as the Thunder are resting multiple players for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Isaiah Hartenstein (eye) is also out. With Holmgren sidelined, Jaylin Williams and Branden Carlson could see healthy workloads. Additionally, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) out through the All-Star break, Holmgren is expected to see a sizeable uptick in usage upon his return.
Luguentz Dort (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to right knee inflammation. He will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Dort and several other key players unavailable, the Thunder will have only eight players active, leading to significant workloads for Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace, and Isaiah Joe. Dort's next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Houston.
Alex Caruso (adductor) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in San Antonio. He will take a maintenance day on the second leg of a back-to-back set but is expected to return for Saturday's game against the Rockets. With Caruso, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal), Luguentz Dort (patellofemoral joint), and Ajay Mitchell (abdominal) all unavailable, the Thunder's backcourt will be thin, leading to big minutes for Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace, and Isaiah Joe.
Isaiah Hartenstein (eye) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs due to a corneal abrasion, missing the second leg of a back-to-back set. He is coming off a triple-double performance against the Magic on Tuesday, where he recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and one block in 23 minutes. With Chet Holmgren (back) also out, the Thunder could rely heavily on Jaylin Williams and Branden Carlson in the frontcourt.
D'Angelo Russell has been traded to the Washington Wizards as part of the blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis from Dallas to Washington. Russell, who was included in the package along with Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum, fell out of Dallas' rotation and hasn't played since January 10th, also dealing with an illness. He joins a Washington squad with Tre Johnson (ankle) and Bub Carrington, while Trae Young (knee) is out. A change of scenery may help, but his fantasy outlook is uncertain. He is questionable to debut Thursday against the Pistons.
AJ Johnson has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the multi-player deal that sent Anthony Davis to Washington. He was packaged with Khris Middleton, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley, two first-round, and three second-round picks. Johnson will add depth to Dallas' backcourt, competing for minutes with Branham, Max Christie, Caleb Martin, and Klay Thompson, though his role is currently unclear. In a recent game against the New York Knicks, Johnson scored in the team's loss, playing 24 minutes with a 148 offensive rating and a -1 +/-.
Jaden Hardy has been traded to the Washington Wizards as part of the blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis from Dallas to Washington. Hardy was included in the package along with D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum. After an inconsistent role in Dallas, Hardy could get an opportunity to shine in Washington, making him worth monitoring in deep leagues. He will compete for minutes with Russell and Bub Carrington, with Trae Young's (knee) eventual return potentially complicating his playing time.
Malaki Branham has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the multi-player deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. He was included in a package with Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley, two first-round picks, and three second-round picks. Branham will join a revamped Mavericks roster as the team pivots to a rebuild.
Marvin Bagley has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the multi-player deal that sent Anthony Davis to Washington. He was packaged with Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, two first-round, and three second-round picks. Bagley, who averaged 10.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 blocks, and 0.5 steals in 19.2 minutes off the bench for the Wizards, is expected to back up Daniel Gafford in Dallas. This move is not ideal for his fantasy appeal as the team focuses on a rebuild. He is questionable to debut Thursday against the Spurs.
Khris Middleton has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis to Washington. Middleton was packaged with AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley, two first-round, and three second-round picks. After being traded from Milwaukee to Washington last year, Middleton, on an expiring $33.3 million contract, now heads to Dallas. He averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 24.3 minutes over 34 games with the Wizards this season. He is not guaranteed a starting role but will provide a veteran presence for the team.
Jamal Murray bounced back with a strong performance, recording 32 points (8-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), eight assists, two blocks, and one rebound in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Pistons. This marks his 14th time reaching the 30-point threshold this season, following a 12-point outing on Sunday. The star point guard also led his team in assists and tied his season-high with two blocks. Over his last five games, Murray has averaged 23.0 points, 9.0 assists, and 3.8 rebounds.
