2025 NBA -handing deadline: Fantasy impact and analysis on each movement

The deadline from the NBA trading deadline in 2025 is here and there has been no lack of action. Below is each trade and how the movements will affect fantasy basketball. Come back all day for updates.

And Mavericks trades Luka Doncic to Lakers receiving Anthony Davis

And De’Aaron Fox joins with Victor Wembanyama, and Zach Lavine reunite with Demar Derozan

And Jimmy Butler traded to Warriors as part of a four-team agreement Andrew Wiggins went towards Miami

Bucks acquires Kyle Kuzma from Washington

Milwaukee moved an important contributor to his 2021-title team on Wednesday and sent Khris Middleton, Rookie-Guard AJ Johnson and a 2028 pick swap to the guide in return for Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and a future choice of the second round. Middleton, who underwent an operation on both ankles in the last season, has been a shell of himself as he works back from these procedures. While production was improved, it was reasonable to wonder if Middleton would return to the wing scorer that he was foreshadowed. Bucks couldn’t afford to wait much longer as the team is very much in the “win -no” mode due to the presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

As for Middleton’s fantasy potential in Washington, it doesn’t look good. Wizards have two wings that were the first round of choices: Bilal Coulibaly (second year) and Kisshawn George (Rookie). They have to play, and there are also Rookies Bub Carrington and Alexandre Sarr at that point and center positions. Player development has been the focus of Washington, and Middleton’s timeline does not fit it. While leaders who have him should not hurry to drop Middleton, hope he will run where playing time will be guaranteed for the rest of the season.

While he did not offer much fantasy value in Washington this season, Kuzma may change it in Milwaukee. He is part of a veteran lineup that seems to be competing for a championship and not playing for a reconstruction group that prioritizes the development of his young people. He can deliver distance with Antetokounmpo, either as a larger three or as a four if Milwaukee wants to use Giannis on the five. Kuzma is better than the under-200 fantasy player he has been this season. Look for him to be far more valuable to fantasy leaders because of this trade. In addition to adding Kuzma to the mixture, Bucks saved about $ 30 million on their luxury tax bill.

The other two players involved in this trade, Johnson and Baldwin, are unlikely to affect fantasy basketball. However, Johnson may have a race in Washington because of this team’s ongoing reconstruction.

Lakers acquiring Mark Williams from Hornets to Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and Two Future Choices

For those who wonder what Lakers would do with their first round in 2031, this question was answered a little after midnight Thursday morning. Out to add a center to the rotation, Lakers Williams acquired from Charlotte. Hornets received Knecht, reddish, 2031 first (which is unprotected) and a 2030 first round of pick swap.

Williams has promised, but the availability and the defensive end of the floor were worries in Charlotte. He fits the profile of the athletic center that has thrives with Luka Doncic in the past. The hope is that these two can form a partnership to lead lakers into the time after lebron (when it happens). Losing Knecht and the elections were a lot, but Lakers is betting on Williams (and himself) with this trade.

Knecht is possibly the biggest winner in this step in terms of short -term fantasy value. Rookie Wing did not offer much defensively while he was with Lakers, which limited his time on the field. But if there is one thing that Knecht can do is the score. With Brandon Miller (wrist) out for the rest of the season, Knecht will have plenty of opportunities to put points on the board, especially if he gets some time on the field with the currently wounded Lamelo Ball (ankle). As for reddish, he had been away from the lacquers for personal reasons, and he has never been much of a fantasy active. There is no need to stash him in the hope that he will be more running in Charlotte.

Pelican’s trades Brandon Ingram to Toronto who receives Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and two choices

Between his contract status and the emergence of Trey Murphy, it had become clear that Ingram’s long -term future was probably not in New Orleans. So he is on his way to Toronto in a trade that Net Pelican’s two players (Brown and Olynyk), a first election from 2026 via Indiana (Top-4 protected) and another second round in 2025. Ingram’s fit in a rotation that was overwritten by Zion Williamson, was awkward due to the floor distance; It shouldn’t be that much of a problem in Toronto. However, Ingram has to stay healthy and Raptors will sign him this summer.

Ingram has been out of action since the beginning of December with an ankle injury. He hasn’t played more than 65 games in a season since his rookie year (2016-17). His health will determine if he is affecting fantasy basketball this season or not, but he was productive in New Orleans before his latest injury.

This is an interesting situation for players on the way to New Orleans. Brown, who has value among the warring teams, may be heading for a contract purchase. In that case, he is likely to be more valuable to a conflicting team than for fantasy leaders. Olynyk’s contract for next season is guaranteed and the concern is how his addition affects Yves Missi and Karlo Matkovic. The two rookies had to play lots down the stretch, but there have been times when Olynyk has offered a serious “silly season” value (do you remember it in Houston?). There is no need to add brown or olynyk, but keep an eye on the latter.

Wizards Handle Jonas Valanciunas to Sacramento

Valanciunas played well enough in Washington to deserve to be aroused in standard leagues despite serving as Alexandre Sarr’s backup most nights. With this trade, it probably changes as he will back up one of NBA’s most productive centers in Domanta’s sabonis. Valanciunas is worth holding in to deep leagues, but it’s about it. He is likely to be more valuable to Kings than for fantasy leaders.

In return for Valanciunas, the wizards acquired Sidy Cissoko and two second round elections (2028 via Denver and a 2029 second). Cissoko was waived on Thursday morning; This step for Washington was more about the future draft of capital than adding a player.

Dallas, Philadelphia Exchange Caleb Martin for Quentin Grimes

After acquiring Anthony Davis from Lakers, there was a feeling that Mavericks would seem to add a wing defender to the mixture. Go into Martin arriving from Philadelphia (along with a 2030 second round pick) with Dallas giving up Grimes and a 2025 second round pick. While 76ers coach Nick Nurs talked a lot about Martin early in the season, it was not translated into fantasy value. He was turned into 5% of the Yahoo leagues, he is ranked outside the top 200 in 8- and 9-cat formats. His offensive ceiling is limited in Dallas, but the ability to defend must ensure Martin consistently playing time.

But when he plays, there is up in the air as the latest Maverick has to do with a hip damage. To end the deal, Philadelphia added a 2030 second round election.

Adding Grimes gives Philadelphia a young shooting game to add rotation, but the fantasy impact will be minimal. Like Martin, Grimes is ranked outside the top 200, and he doesn’t bring as much to the table defensively. While he was to be in the 76ers’ rotation when they seem to be rebound from a tough start to the season, Grimes is not a player that fantasy leaders should hurry to add.

Pelicans are trading Daniel Theis to Oklahoma City

While Theis had his moments in New Orleans, the starting season as the starting center, his fantasy value got a significant hit when Rookie Yves Missi replaced him in the starting lineup. So the Veterans Center is on its way to Oklahoma City with a 2031 second round of elections attached and the pelicans receive cash in return. It is a cost -saving feature for New Orleans and Thunder adds the depth of the position. Theis will be even less valuable to fantasy leaders in Oklahoma City. Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams are in the rotation, and Chet Holmgren has been cleared to return from the hip damage, he suffered on November 10th.

Raptors Send Davion Mitchell to Miami for Tucker, Picks

“Off Night” is on its way to South Beach as Raptors have traded Mitchell for Miami in exchange for PJ Tucker and two choices in the second round. Due to Immanuel Quickley’s injuries, Mitchell had moments this season when he was worth streaming to assistant production. Moving to Miami is probably throwing his already low fantasy ceiling because of the presence of Tyler herro and Terry Rozier. Mitchell can offer value as a defensive reserve, but it is not enough to deserve to be turned into fantasy leagues unless someone in front of him in the rotation suffers from an injury. Tucker has not yet played a game this season and it is difficult to imagine him that fits Raptors.

Knicks sends Jericho Sims to Milwaukee

Sims played inconsistent minutes in New York, with precious Achiuwa and (recently) rookie Ariel Hukporti who passed him in the rotation. Add any return of Mitchell Robinson (ankle) that has been cleared for full contact and there was not much need to hold on to him. So Sims is on its way to Milwaukee, where Bucks sends Delon Wright and cash to Knicks. Like Sims, Wright fell down on the depth card in Milwaukee and is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball in New York. None of the players will affect fantasy basketball in their new home.

Celtics Trade Jaden Springs to Houston

Springer could not earn uniform rotational minutes in Boston, and he is on his way to a team of depth on the perimeter. For Celtics, who received a 2031 second round choice (Top-55 protected), this step releases a program list and cuts their luxury tax bill. Targeting a veteran who can contribute to the veteran’s minimum will be cheaper than keeping jumping, so he is on his way to Houston. Rockets also received a 2030 second round choice in this move that will not affect fantasy basketball.

76ers Send KJ Martin to Detroit for draft election

Philadelphia made a cost -saving step on Wednesday, trading Martin and two second round (2027 via Milwaukee, 2031 via Dallas) to Detroit in exchange for cash. Recently sidelined by a foot injury, Martin offered minimal fantasy value when it was healthy. Although he may be able to give piston’s additional frontcourt depth, this trait will not affect fantasy basketball.