In recent years, the Major mid-season trades in the NBA have become increasingly common. Eurohoops has listed the most significant trades that have occurred since 2020, highlighting how teams have tried to restructure their rosters in view of the second part of the season.
Three-team trade: Mavericks, Lakers and Kings
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In 2025, the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers surprised everyone with a three-team trade involving Luka Dončić is Anthony Davis. Just one day later, the Sacramento Kings acquired Zach LaVine and several first-round draft picks in a trade that brought De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs.
Trae Young‘s move to the Wizards
A year later, in 2026, a few hours ago the Atlanta Hawks traded away the four-time All-Star guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. This trade marked a significant change for both teams, with Young leaving an important legacy in Atlanta.
Il caso Kristaps Porzingis
Guest of honor in this list is Kristaps Porzingis, traded to Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards in 2022. The Mavericks sent Porziņģis and a second-round draft pick to the Wizards in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. Despite initial criticism, Porziņģis regained his value in Washington, playing a key role in the Boston Celtics’ NBA championship victory in 2023.
De’Aaron Fox e il suo addio ai Kings
The transfer of De’Aaron Fox at San Antonio Spurs it was long overdue. After turning down a contract extension, Fox was traded to the Kings in exchange for Zach LaVine and other draft picks. This trade represented a new opportunity for Fox, who saw his potential grow alongside Victor Wembanyama.
The Raptors decline and Pasca Siakam Pascal
The Toronto Raptors, in decline since winning the NBA championship in 2018-19, have folded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for three first-round draft picks. Siakam, who had a successful career in Toronto, contributed to the Pacers’ run to the Eastern Conference finals and was signed to a max contract following his move.
