For all these weeks, it seemed almost certain that the Kings would be able to land a late first-round pick for Keon Ellis. But when the deal with the Cavaliers finally went down on Saturday night, one was nowhere to be found.

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 5, and deals are coming fast — and the rumors faster.

Free agency kicks off in March and the draft will come in April. However, the trade market is often the most compelling source of player movement. Last spring and summer we saw George Pickens, Jalen Ramsey and Minkah Fitzpatrick among others move via trade.

There's been a steady drip of action as the NHL marches toward the Olympic trade freeze, and the teams shipping out players aren't done.

The U.S. deficit with its global trading partners nearly doubled in November as the shortfall with the European Union swelled.

The Trade Desk's poor 2025 is carrying over into 2026. Some companies like The Trade Desk ( TTD 1.91%), had a terrible 2025. Its stock fell nearly 70% in 2025, making it among the worst performers in the S&P 500. While many expected a rebound in 2026, that hasn't occurred yet. The stock is also down an additional 16% to start 2026.

Boston is reportedly one of at least four teams that have inquired with the Mavericks about the 28-year-old forward according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Knicks, Pistons and Lakers are other teams that have also checked in on Marshall, a player the Mavericks are hesitant to move according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

One year ago today, the Mavericks shocked the world by trading away 25-year old Luka Dončić to the Lakers. Luka was sent with Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round pick in the 2029 draft. That’s it. That’s the entirety of the deal.