The NBA The commercial season is upon us, and the rumor mill is already rumbling.
From now until the February 9 trading deadline, we’ll be following the most notable rumors from the league’s most trusted sources.
JANUARY
Dončić want to see the upgrade
According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, dalas superstar Luka Dončić is hoping the Mavericks can make a move to upgrade their roster before the trade deadline.
“Sources say Doncic, who previously did not want to get involved in staffing matters, has made it clear that he wants Mavs to upgrade before the February 9 transaction deadline,” MacMahon wrote.
Dončić is leading the NBA in scoring (33.8) as of Wednesday, January 18. The Mavs’ second-highest scorer is christian wood (18.3).
Wolves, Clippers want Conley
Mike Conley Jr. in the line of sight of both wild wolf and Laser cutting, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
LA is ready to say goodbye John wall in hopes of landing Conley, Charania revealed.
iron spur want to transport Poeltl
Two picks for Jakob Poeltl? According to Jared Weiss of The Athleticthat’s the price San Antonio is offering the 27-year-old.
Poeltl is averaging 12.3 points (63.4% shot) and 9.4 rebounds this season.
Raptors keep an eye on young, winged big boys
Besides Poeltl, Toronto Raptors keeping an eye on Phoenix Deandre Ayton and of Indiana Myles Turner, by Jake Fischer of Yahoo.
Ayton has been at odds with the Suns and coach Monty Williams since last season, and Turner has been the subject of commercial rumors for more than a year.
the team wants Piston‘ pieces
According to James L. Edwards of The Athletic, miami, Denver and Dallas looking to land Detroit’s Nerlens Noel.
Also, teams are starting to hit the Pistons cánh wing Saadiq Bey. The 23-year-old had an explosive campaign last season, but was switched to the bench in November of this season.
red orange discount
Cam Reddish, #10 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, is available for two second-round picks, according to a report from HoopsHype. It was previously reported that the Knicks coveted a first pick and a young player in exchange for two wings.
The Lakers and Bucks are among the teams that have expressed an interest in Reddish, according to HoopsHype.
Cav is interested in Bojan Bogdanović
According to a report from Yahoo Sports. The Pistons’ bid for Bogdanović is set at first choice and a young player has the edge.
Gary Trent Jr. available
Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is said to be available although it is unclear how much it will cost to get him. Trent Jr. signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Raptors in 2021 and has a player option for the 2023-24 season.
According to Jake Fischer of YahooRaptors will be interested in acquisition by Charlotte Jalen McDaniels.
Mavericks is a fan of Zach LaVine
Based on a report from ESPNthose who hold “prominent positions” in the Dallas Mavericks’ organization are fans Chicago bulls Star Zach LaVine. LaVine signed a $215 million maximum 5-year contract extension with the Bulls in July and is therefore untradeable until January 15.
John Collins to Utah?
The Utah Jazz, phoenix sun and Atlanta Hawks report discussed a three-team deal that could send Hawks forward John Collins to Utah. However, the deal fell apart due to disagreement over draft compensation – the Hawks wanted multiple first-round picks for the 25-year-old striker.
In the proposed deal, the Suns would take on Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt and the Hawks would take on Jae Crowder and other players for pay.
Kyle Kuzma is ‘obtainable’
Kyle Kuzma, who is in the middle of a career season with Washington shamanwas said to be “buyable” before the February 9 trade deadline. Kuzma, 27, will be a free agent after this season.
DECEMBER
DeMar DeRozan in Yen?
DeRozan brought social media discredit claims that he requested the transaction and want to get out Chicago. The 33-year-old is averaging 25.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists with a 50.8% shot rate this season.
Family story
Young Tea allegedly had an altercation with head coach Nate McMillan that left the 24-year-old on the bench, leading to rumors that the two-time All-Star wanted to leave Atlanta and that he’s on the verge of asking for a trade. According to Young’s father, that’s not the case, who said, “Trae doesn’t talk to the other teams. He’s busy trying to win in Atlanta.”
interested Hield’s best friend develop
Rival teams have expressed interest in exercise machine shooting guard this season, according to The Athletic. Hield, 30, has averaged 17.4 points and 4.7 rebounds, while also scoring 39.7% to 3 this season.
Lakers want to keep Russell Westbrook?
According to a report from sport. In the last 10 games for the Lakers, Westbrook averaged 14.1 points, 7.4 assists and 7.1 rebounds off the bench. Westbrook was the only sub in the league to average at least 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Los Angeles still hunting superstars?
Jovan Buha runner also reported that in a perfect world, what if Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal becomes available, the Lakers – like most other teams in the league – will aim to land one of the superstars. Arguably a more realistic idea would be what Zach Lowe discussed on his podcast “The Lowe Post”said that the Lakers had “internal discussions” about the landing Demar Derozan or Nikola Vucevic the words Chicago.
Kyle Kuzma is a hot commodity
Washington shaman Kuzma forwarding is the transaction term target for Atlanta Hawks and phoenix sunaccording to a report from sport. The Hawks appear to be the biggest threat, as the report says the Wizards have “seriously discussed a potential deal” for John Collins, has been in the trade block for many years. The Lakers are said to have also asked about Kuzma, who they sent to Washington in the Westbrook deal before the start of the 2021-22 campaign.
This week, Kuzma spoke to FOX Sports’ Melissa Rohlin of his time in LA, saying that he wished he had had a “fairer outcome” with the Lakers.
Knicks sold out
Knicks made Derrick Rose, Evan FournierRed orange and Immanuel Quickley available during trade negotiations, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. The Lakers are mentioned as a team that has been involved in discussions for both Fournier and Reddish. Reddish is represented by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who also represents the Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Piston First want for Bojan Bogdanović
As a highly productive veteran on a very bad Pistons team, Bogdanović is naturally a target for teams on trade deadlines. However, if a team wanted him, they would have to give up their first pick just to start the conversation, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
Sixers pendant Tobias Harris
According to a report from sport. Harris, who signed a five-year, $180 million deal to stay at Philadelphia in 2019, is averaging 17 points with a respectable 48.4% shooting rate and 40.4% shooting from behind the round. bow. He owes $36.7 million this season.
What’s wrong with Jae Crowder?
Crowder continued to sit out as the Sun worked to find him a new home. The Milwaukee Bucks almost bought the 32-year-old striker, according to a report from Bleaching Report, but the deal never crossed the finish line. The Warrior, HeatThe Hawks and Lakers are also said to be interested.
rocket shopping for children’s and veteran’s clothes
Houston is continuing its appraisal of the veteran guard Eric Gordonlooking for an option to exchange people for a barrel of perennial reserves, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The Rockets are also ready to listen to offers for the 21-year-old striker KJ Martinwho wanted a more prominent role in Houston or elsewhere, according to Pincus sources.
the team wants raptor to blow it up
According to Pincus, “Rival teams are hoping the Raptors will flop and focus on building a new core around year two onwards. Scottie Barnes. The number of teams interested in their players is too long to list.” That list includes Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr.
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