The 2025 NBA trade deadline didn’t disappoint. From superstars swapping teams to franchises loading up for a playoff push, this year’s deadline had it all. Whether it was Luka Dončić joining LeBron in L.A. or Jimmy Butler heading to the Warriors, the league saw some major shake-ups. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest trades and what they mean moving forward.

Biggest Deals of the Deadline

Luka Dončić to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavericks

The blockbuster of all blockbusters. The Lakers pulled off a franchise-altering trade, bringing in Luka Dončić to take over as their next superstar. In exchange, Anthony Davis heads to Dallas to pair up with Kyrie Irving in what should be a defensive nightmare for opponents.

• Lakers Receive: Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris
• Mavericks Receive: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 first-round pick
• Jazz Receive: Jalen Hood-Schifino, two second-round picks

This trade signals a new era for both teams—L.A. is building around Dončić for the future, while Dallas bets on Davis staying healthy to compete for a title.

Jimmy Butler Joins the Warriors

The Heat sent their franchise star to Golden State, where Jimmy Butler will now chase a championship alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Miami gets Andrew Wiggins and a future pick to start retooling for the future.

• Warriors Receive: Jimmy Butler
• Heat Receive: Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schröder, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters, 2025 first-round pick (top-10 protected)

The Warriors go all-in for another title, while Miami shifts its focus to the next phase of team building.

De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs in Three-Team Deal

The Spurs finally got their franchise point guard, while the Kings added another elite scorer in Zach LaVine. The Bulls, meanwhile, picked up multiple key role players to reshape their roster.

• Spurs Receive: De'Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin
• Kings Receive: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, multiple draft picks
• Bulls Receive: Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, Tre Jones

With Victor Wembanyama playing at an elite level, Fox brings a much-needed floor general to San Antonio, setting the Spurs up for success.

Brandon Ingram Heads to Toronto

The Raptors went all-in on Brandon Ingram, adding him as their new offensive star. The Pelicans get veteran pieces and draft capital to remain competitive in the West.

• Raptors Receive: Brandon Ingram
• Pelicans Receive: Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, draft compensation

With Toronto’s young core already developing, Ingram gives them a go-to scorer who can help accelerate their rebuild.

Cavaliers Add Wing Depth With De'Andre Hunter

Cleveland bolstered their roster by adding Hunter, while the Hawks added Caris LeVert and draft assets to retool for the future.

• Cavaliers Receive: De'Andre Hunter
• Hawks Receive: Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, draft picks

Cleveland now has a strong defensive wing to complement Donovan Mitchell, making them a more dangerous playoff team.

Other Notable Trades:

• • Hornets Acquire Jusuf Nurkić from Suns
  • Hornets Receive: Jusuf Nurkić
  • Suns Receive: Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić
• • Bucks Add Scoring With Kevin Porter Jr.
  • Bucks Receive: Kevin Porter Jr.
  • Rockets Receive: MarJon Beauchamp
• • Wizards Land Reggie Jackson for Backcourt Help
  • Wizards Receive: Reggie Jackson
  • 76ers Receive: Jared Butler, multiple second-round picks

This trade deadline was one of the wildest in years. The Lakers and Mavericks swapped superstars, the Warriors made a win-now move, and the Spurs landed their future point guard. With playoff races heating up, these deals could reshape the league for years to come.

The second half of the season just got a whole lot more interesting. Let’s see how it all plays out.