"The 2026 NBA trade deadline is right around the corner (Feb. 5, 3 p.m. ET) and teams are hitting the midseason mark as the pace is starting to pick up around the league. The biggest name to kick off this trade season was Trae Young, as the four-time All-Star is now a Washington Wizard after eight seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. But the trade buzz doesn't stop there, as Ja Morant, star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, is officially available as the team is entertaining trade offers, per ESPN's Shams Charania."
"The injury bug has hit the Pistons. Cade Cunningham has sat out the past two games, and Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris were out because of injuries. But Detroit is now riding a robust four straight days off to recover before playing Phoenix on Thursday. The Pistons' 30-point beatdown of the Knicks sent shockwaves around the league about their postseason prospects. Important to note before the deadline: The Pistons have a $14 million trade exception they can use before it expires in July -- they should be looking for shoot"
The 2026 NBA trade deadline is set for Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. ET, and midseason activity is ramping up across the league. Trae Young was traded to the Washington Wizards after eight seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, while Ja Morant is officially available as the Memphis Grizzlies entertain offers. Teams are battling for the top six seeds and play-in berths with just over 40 regular-season games remaining. There are 23 days until the deadline and roughly three months left in the season. The Detroit Pistons are managing injuries, benefitting from extra rest, celebrated a 30-point win over New York, and hold a $14 million trade exception expiring in July.
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