Don't expect the Los Angeles Lakers to make a major splash ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. "There's always a chance the Lakers are doing a

These players could be the key for a potential run to the NBA Finals. How feasible would it be for contending teams to trade for them?

With the Feb. 6 trade deadline rapidly approaching, NBA fans are loading into the trade machine as rumors swirl. Discussing potential trade packages is always intriguing, but the real question is: How will these players impact winning if they join a new team in the next week?

The Phoenix Mercury were finalizing a deal to acquire Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The Sun also will send Ty Harris to Phoenix,

Tuesday's trade sends Alyssa Thomas and Ty Harris to the Mercury and Natasha Cloud and Bec Allen to the Sun. Which team gets the A grade?

Six-time All-Star guard Jewell Loyd and three-time honoree guard Kelsey Plum are on the move in a three-team trade involving the Seattle Storm, Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks, according to multiple media outlets.