Andre Snelling
Eric Moody
Eric Moody
ESPN Staff Writer
Former manager of Fantasy Football, Basketball, and Sports Betting Writer for Fortune 100 Financial Services Company
As the NBA trade deadline approaches ET on February 6th at 3pm, the team is making moves that could change the landscape of fantasy basketball. Whether it’s a big hit trade like Anthony Davis Swap’s Luka Doncic or a subtle roster adjustment, every transaction has fantasy meaning.
Our fantasy experts Andre Snelling and Eric Moody are here to break down the fantasy impact of the most notable deals.
Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, Chris Middleton to Washington
Trade Details: The Bucks have acquired Kuzma from Wizard, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second round compensation in return for Middleton, Rookie AJ Johnson and Pixwap.
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Kuzma of the Bucks: Over the past four seasons, Kuzma has been one of the main scorers on the wizard team with no playoff aspirations. This usually meant a lot of shots and a good offensive volume. However, his role with the Bucks is more similar to what he played when he played with the Lakers from 2019-20 to 2020-21. He will be an option for third-order scoring. This time, he will be performing Giannis Antetocomo and Damian Lillard in place of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. He is expected to stretch the floor out of his wings and help on the glass.
As far as expected, from 2020 to 21, Kuzma averaged 12.9 ppg (44.3 fg%, 36.1 ft%), 6.1 rpg and 2.0 3pg. That volume is far below his final few seasons in Washington (21.7 PPG over the last two seasons), but he’s not far away in this off-year (15.2 ppg). This level of production will improve the efficiency he expects from locations this season (42.0 fg%, 28.1 3p%) and land Kuzma as a Fringeflex/Streamer option for the Fantasy Hoop League.
Wizard Middleton: There are no expectations for fantasy hoops in Middleton in Washington. And even if he ultimately advances to another contender, Middleton has a long way to prove he’s healthy enough to resort to fantasy hoops in 2025. Unless you have a deep bench and you have a deep bench, we do not recommend posting Middleton on the roster with many patience and risks that you may not return to the roster. You can enjoy it. – Sniring
From Dearon Fox to San Antonio, from Zac Lavine to Sacramento
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Transaction Details: In a three-team deal, the Spurs acquired Fox and Jordan McLaughlin. The Kings will be the first round pick for 2025 (Top 14 protection, via Charlotte), first round pick for 2027 (via San Antonio), first round pick for 2031 (via Minnesota), 2025 seconds, Lavine, Added Sidi Shikkoko and Sidi Shikkoko — Round Picks (via Chicago), Second Round Picks in 2028 (via Denver), Second Round Picks in 2028. The Bulls received Zach Collins, Kevin Harter, and Tre Jones, their first round pick of 2025 (via San Antonio).
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Luka Donsic to Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis to Dallas
Transaction Details: In a three-team deal, the Lakers acquired Don Sic, Maxi Clever and Marcheff Morris. The Mavericks added Davis, Max Christie and the 2029 first round pick (via the Lakers). The Utah Jazz received the Jalen Hood-Schifino, the 2025 second round pick (via LA Clippers) and the 2025 second round pick (via Dallas).
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