Everyone can get involved at the NBA trade deadline, but which teams will be buyers and which teams will be sellers?

With the calendar flipping to 2026, here are the five top trade targets across the NBA ahead of the league’s Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Calendars have officially turned to 2026, which means the same thing to everyone and anyone, with no exceptions: The NBA trade deadline is basically a month away. What better way to commemorate the occasion than by refreshing our big board of the top targets for each and every team?

Which NBA teams will look to trade in 2026? Here are some new trade scenarios involving the Bucks, Warriors, Lakers, and more.

The Lakers are urged to trade for this All-Defensive big man as they look to bolster their roster ahead of the trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Clippers may have an 11-21 record, but the team reportedly doesn't have plans to conduct a fire sale, per Sam Amick of The Athletic.

During these talks, they’ve been linked to two-time NBA All-Star Zach LaVine of the Sacramento Kings as well as Kings guard Malik Monk and Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant.