Before the All-Star Weekend and the eventual playoffs, the NBA gears up for the Trade Deadline. Scheduled on February 5 in 2026, fans usually wait for weeks leading up to the final day, usually hoping for a blockbuster trade involving popular stars.
And while this week is already shaping up to be exciting, with eyes on big players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James, fans have different ways to check and track trades.
NBA Trade Deadline Coverage Details, TV Channel, Streaming, and More
With multiple programs covering the NBA trade deadline exclusively, ESPN’s insider Shams Charania shared details about a special stream covering the NBA trade deadline.
“Tune into the NBA Today Trade Deadline Special from 1-4 pm ET on ESPN and 4-5 pm ET on ESPN2,” Charania shared on Twitter (now X).
Tune into the NBA Today Trade Deadline Special from 1-4 pm ET on ESPN and 4-5 pm ET on ESPN2 ⏳ pic.twitter.com/RRDI2VEdZs
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2026
Spanning three hours, the program will reportedly feature insiders such as Charania, Kendrick Perkins, Malika Andrews, Chiney Ogwumike, Richard Jefferson, Brian Windhorst, and Danny Green.
Furthermore, PFSN also covers the NBA Trade Deadline with their new NBA Trade Deadline Tracker. Of course, fans can easily check updates on X or other social media apps, often following players and teams for an update directly.
How to Watch the NBA Today Trade Deadline Special?
- Time: 1 PM EST to 4 PM EST and 4 PM EST to 5 PM EST.
- Channels: ESPN and ESPN2, respectively.
Few Interesting Trades Before the NBA Trade Deadline
- The Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers complete a trade. The Hawks get Gabe Vincent and a second-round draft pick; the Lakers get Luke Kennard.
- The Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks complete a trade. The Warriors get C Kristaps Porzingis; the Hawks get F Jonathan Kuminga and G Buddy Hield.
- The Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards complete a trade. The Wizards get F Anthony Davis, G Jaden Hardy, G D’Angelo Russell, and G Dante Exum; the Mavericks get F Khris Middleton, G AJ Johnson, G Malaki Branham, F Marvin Bagley III, 2026 first-round pick (from OKC), 2030 first-round pick (from GS, top-20 protected), 2026 second-round pick (from PHX), 2027 second-round pick (from CHI), and 2029 second-round pick (from HOU).
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Non-Trade is One of Biggest Storylines Out of the NBA Trade Deadline
While the Milwaukee Bucks are yet to make a trade, fans have been eagerly waiting for news on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rumors about Antetokounmpo wanting out have been around for months, only for the Greek Freak to remain loyal to his team.
However, teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors, and the Miami Heat have been in the front running to land the 31-year-old star. Having said that, the Timberwolves and the Warriors are no longer in the running.
“I’ve been at 51-49 against a trade. I’m now at 60-40. Minnesota is still out there, but I’ll be honest with you, I don’t think their offer was as good as Golden State’s,” Windhorst said while on ESPN’s “Get Up show.”
Other reports stated that the Warriors’ offer of Draymond Green and a few picks wasn’t enough to move Antetokounmpo, leading the team to move on.
That being said, one can certainly expect a few interesting analyses before the NBA Trade Deadline wraps up, some even pointing at future trades after the 2026 playoffs wrap up.
