The 2025 trade deadline brought more change to the landscape of the league than many would have anticipated. The action began in the first week of February, when the high-profile trades including Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and Zach LaVine shocked the association.

The drama carried over into last week, where more big names, including Jimmy Butler, Khris Middleton, Brandon Ingram, Andrew Wiggins, and Marcus Smart found new homes, creating ripples through the fantasy world. In this article, we will review some of the most notable moves from last week, looking at how the results may affect each player’s fantasy outlook through the rest of the campaign.

New Lay of the Land

First off, one of the more notable trades of the week did not even go through, as the Lakers made a deal to send Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish to the Hornets, in exchange for Mark Williams. The trade would have given the Lakers a top-notch solution to their need for an interior presence, especially after the departure of Anthony Davis. However, in a strange twist of events, Williams did not pass his physical with his new squad, resulting in the trade being rescinded and all players being sent back to their original teams.

On the other hand, Jimmy Butler was another big name to make a splash at the deadline, as the Heat moved on from the veteran forward by trading him to the Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and Davion Mitchell. The deal also included the Raptors, Jazz, and Pistons, where Josh Richardson and KJ Martin went to the Jazz, Lindy Waters and Dennis Schroder moved to the Pistons, and P.J. Tucker landed with the Raptors.

The Wizards also made moves, adding Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart to their roster, which could help them become more competitive. This article serves to highlight how these trades shape the future of various players and their fantasy value.