The countdown to the NBA trade deadline, scheduled for February 6 this year, always brings about spectacular trades. Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers orchestrated a significant deal for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić, exchanging nine-time All-Star Anthony Davis along with a future first-round draft pick.

Here are the ten most notable trades around the trade deadline:

10. Miami Heat acquire Goran Dragić (2015)

Heat receive: Goran Dragić and Zoran Dragić
Suns receive: Danny Granger, John Salmons and two first-round picks
Pelicans receive: Norris Cole, Justin Hamilton and Shawne Williams
In a bid for depth at point guard and with the market heating up, Miami snagged Dragić at the buzzer of the 2015 deadline. His performance since has resulted in a five-year, $90 million agreement with the team.

9. New Orleans Pelicans acquire DeMarcus Cousins (2017)

Pelicans receive: DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi
Kings receive: Buddy Hield and further assets
In the fight to optimize star power around Anthony Davis, New Orleans added Cousins, forming a mighty duo in the frontcourt.

8. Brooklyn Nets acquire Deron Williams (2011)

Nets receive: Deron Williams
Jazz receive: Derrick Favors and cash considerations
In need of a defining player, the Nets traded to get Williams, a top-tier point guard, in hopes of transforming their legacy.

7. Dallas Mavericks acquire Jason Kidd (2008)

Mavericks receive: Jason Kidd
Nets receive: Devin Harris and significant draft assets
Looking to secure their playoff aspirations, the Mavs successfully brought Kidd back, leading to a championship in 2011.

6. Philadelphia 76ers acquire James Harden (2022)

76ers receive: James Harden and Paul Millsap
Nets receive: Multiple assets including Ben Simmons
In the chaos around Harden, both teams reshuffled their rosters with this blockbuster deal affecting the dynamics of the league.

5. Seattle SuperSonics acquire Ray Allen (2003)

SuperSonics receive: Ray Allen and more assets
Bucks receive: Gary Payton and Desmond Mason
Upon moving to Seattle, Allen became a dominant player, cementing his legacy.

4. Los Angeles Lakers acquire Pau Gasol (2008)

Lakers receive: Pau Gasol
Grizzlies receive: Significant assets including Marc Gasol
This brother-for-brother trade propelled the Lakers to several championships.

3. New York Knicks acquire Carmelo Anthony (2011)

Knicks receive: Carmelo Anthony and significant assets
Nuggets receive: Multiple players and picks
After extended negotiations, the Knicks pulled a monumental trade to land Anthony, which had ripple effects on the team.

2. Phoenix Suns acquire Kevin Durant (2023)

Suns receive: Kevin Durant and T.J. Warren
Nets receive: Various assets including first-round picks
Durant has been thriving in Phoenix, demonstrating his elite scoring ability.

1. Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Dončić (2025)

Lakers receive: Luka Dončić and supporting players
Mavericks receive: Anthony Davis and draft picks
Acquiring Dončić marks a historic trade for the Lakers, signaling the beginning of a new chapter as they prepare for the future.

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