The 2026 NBA offseason has seen a series of significant trades and acquisitions, impacting several teams across the league. Below is a comprehensive account of trades that took place during the offseason, including those executed during the draft.

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On September 14, Kawhi Leonard returned to the Toronto Raptors in a trade that sent Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram, and multiple draft picks to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers received first-round selections in 2031 and 2033, second-round picks in 2030 and 2033, and first-round pick swaps in 2027.

A notable four-player swap occurred on September 8 between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans, with Memphis acquiring Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, and future draft picks, while New Orleans received Taj Gibson and AJ Johnson.

On August 29, the Utah Jazz traded for Timberwolves guard Josh Green, sending John Konchar and Cody Williams to Minnesota. Then, on August 20, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a significant five-team deal to acquire Peyton Watson and Cam Whitmore, while sending Max Strus to the Clippers and Dennis Schröder to the Hornets.

Earlier, on July 28, the Clippers gained Johni Broome and a second-round pick from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for cash considerations. The Hawks executed a trade on July 19 to acquire Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard, while the Mavericks received Zachcharie Risacher and protected draft picks from Atlanta.

On July 13, the Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a future first-round pick. The next day, a complex four-team deal occurred involving the Timberwolves, Nets, Bulls, and Hornets, resulting in each team obtaining key players and multiple draft picks.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Walker Kessler in a trade with the Jazz, sending unprotected first-round picks to Utah on July 8. Additionally, Deandre Ayton transitioned to the Wizards from the Lakers in an earlier deal on the same day.

Throughout July, further trades reshaped rosters, including the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks and the Hawks securing a deal for Devin Carter with the Kings.

As the offseason progressed, several teams made strategic picks during the draft, resulting in a flurry of trades involving draft positions and future second-round selections, including trades among the Grizzlies, Thunder, and Cavaliers, among others.

This offseason establishes new dynamics in the league as teams prepare for the upcoming season and seek to enhance their competitiveness.