Thursday, February 5, 2026
Anthony Davis was traded to the Washington Wizards in a shocking 8-player deal that dominated search trends alongside Google's announcement of a $185 billion AI investment plan. The Washington Post also made headlines by cutting one-third of its staff, while Overwatch's rebrand and new hero launch generated an 8x search spike.
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NBA Trade Deadline
Major UpdateMajor new trades: Anthony Davis to Wizards in 8-player deal, Porzingis to Warriors. Search volume doubled with Davis hitting 200K searches.
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NBA Trade Deadline: The Stars Keep Moving
Anthony Davis searches spiked 20x from baseline to 84, while Kristaps Porzingis exploded from 0 to 61. Combined NBA trade searches hit all-time highs as the deadline approaches.
Tech & Media: Overwatch Steals the Spotlight
Overwatch surged to 100 (8x increase) after announcing it's dropping the '2' and adding 5 new heroes. Washington Post jumped 3x amid news of 33% staff layoffs.
Today's Search Volume: NBA Trades vs Tech vs Media
Anthony Davis and Google Stock tie at 200K searches each. NBA trade topics dominate with 3 of top 8 spots. Entertainment and gaming round out the mix at 50K each.