The Golden State Warriors would not budge on offering more draft picks and Moses Moody in a deal for Jaren Jackson Jr. by the trade deadline.

The Golden State Warriors were unwilling to meet the Pelicans' high trade asking price for wing Trey Murphy III.

The Lakers, near the top of the West in 2026, could have bolstered their offense by trading for Nets guard Cam Thomas. This hypothetical deal would have paired Thomas's scoring with Luka Dončić, offering immediate help for a playoff push.

All of this lines up quite nicely, and according to Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers and Hornets have indeed held preliminary conversations about a Ball trade that would help Cleveland get below the second apron before Thursday's deadline.

Opposing teams reportedly made pitches to the Clippers for Kawhi Leonard right up until the very end of the trade deadline.

The Golden State Warriors continue to operate with urgency in 2026, and Jaren Jackson Jr. has become one of the most discussed names in trade conversa.

As last week's trade deadline grew closer it became increasingly clear that Giannis Antetokounmpo was not going to get moved. It was a smart move by the Bucks. They'll have more, and probably better, offers to mull over this summer when most teams will have an extra draft pick in 2033 to trade.

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