Trade season never really ends in the NBA. So, even though the 2025-26 season is just a few days old, it's not too early to start speculating about potential deals.

The LA Lakers have plenty of talented players in their backcourt, but their perimeter defense has been a concern. To strengthen that department, Rob Pelinka and co.

Anfernee Simons named ‘realistic’ trade target for Nets by NBA analyst originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Brooklyn Nets are off to a lackluster start to the 2025-26 campaign and could be headed toward a third straight season without a playoff appearance.

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially underway. Unfortunately, injuries are already plaguing a number of teams, while some franchises never quite fixed their offseason weaknesses.

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the best stories of the season so far. Led by a dynamic young backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, the Sixers are one of four undefeated teams. Still, 2022-23 MVP Joel Embiid is on a minutes restriction, and nine-time All-Star Paul George has yet to play as he recovers from knee surgery.

NBA trades are commonplace these days. So which big-name players could be on the move during the upcoming season?

The Mavericks brought in erratic former All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell to replace him, inking the 6-foot-4 Ohio State product to a two-year, $13 million deal. More news: Warriors Blockbuster 3-Team Trade Idea Sends Jonathan Kuminga to Bulls

Roughly one year ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. The timing of the trade -- which came on the Friday before training camp began -- downplayed the stunning nature of the deal itself, which sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Wolves.

Lakers cut ties with 24-year-old former Thunder NBA champion guard via G-League trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. While all eyes are on the NBA, it’s worth noting that significant moves are occurring in the G-League during the early portion of the 2025-26 season.