NBA Trade Rumors: News updates, possible deals, players and teams entering the 2022 trade deadline
The trade deadline for the 2021-22 NBA season is set at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 10.
With just over a week to the trading deadline, rumors of players being able to move are starting to surface. While it doesn’t look like the deal will materialize for previously rumored stars like Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, that doesn’t mean we won’t see some impactful deals. The move that rocked the tournament.
Will the 76ers find a suitor for star guard Ben Simmons or wait until the season is over? Will the kings trade their future and the young star De’Aaron Fox? What about the talent pipeline of the Pacers including Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner?
There are still plenty of names in the rumor mill that could shift the franchise’s current status in pursuit of a push into the knockout stages.
We will continue to update the file later with commercial rumors ahead of time.
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NBA deal deadline 2021-22: Stay tuned for the latest rumours
Wednesday, February 2
Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer Had Some Rumors in his latest commercialwith the title being the pursuit of the Magician for Jerami Grant or Domantas Sabonis. “League staff say that the Pacers are looking for a package similar to or larger than the mileage Nikola Vucevic drew for the Orlando Magic last season,” Fischer said on the subject.
He also mentioned a few other notable names. Jazz music is said to be related to Harrison BarnesWhat the Raptors are trying to see Goran Dragic and the first pick can come back, Robert Covington as “most likely trade for Trail Blazer before February 10”, Celtics are trying to shop Dennis Schroder and Josh RichardsonThe sun has been associated with Eric Gordon and the Pelicans are interested in a potential package for CJ McCollum and Covington.
Monday, January 31
According to NBA Insider Marc SteinCeltics are “widely expected” to trade Dennis Schroder ahead of next week’s trade deadline “if they can find a deal that reduces Schroder’s $5.9 million salary without taking back wages.”
According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the LA Clippers have become a sleepy deal deadline team. They were supposed to keep an eye on getting a point of protection, with Jalen Brunson, Kemba Walker, John Wall Dennis Schroder, Goran Dragic and Spencer Dinwiddie title a list of potential targets. O’Connor also reported that Marcus Morris Sr., Eric Bledsoe and Serge Ibaka are considered the most “available” players on the Clippers.
Sunday, January 30
According to Doug Smith of the Toronto StarThe Raptors are “founding great interest in a multitude of different structured deals” for the veteran guard Goran Dragic, and he “will almost certainly be dealt with” near the February 10 deadline. NBA Insider Stein added that it is believed that Dragic “will be acquired by the team that acquired him if a deal goes through.”
Friday, January 28
According to NBA Insider Marc SteinPacers are now less likely to trade Myles Turner because of a stress reaction in his left foot. They are currently looking for at least two future picks for Caris LeVertto replace.
Stein also gave an update on Ben Simmons saga, said that GM Daryl Morey would surprise “the majority of his colleagues” if the 76ers find a deal for the All-Star guard ahead of time. Philadelphia remains focused on retaining Simmons in hopes of a bigger deal this season “for the likes of Portland’s Damian LillardWashington’s Bradley BealBoston’s Jaylen Brown and of course, Brooklyn’s James Harden. “
According to Yahoo Sports ‘Chris HaynesThe Lakers have contacted the Kings about a package focused on Talen Horton-Tucker because the Buddy Hield, but the deal was dropped because Sacramento believed it had better offers out there. “Kings will be active. They’ve got a lot of people calling them,” said Haynes.
Thursday, January 27
According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher ReportThe Hawks are demanding “a valuable first-round pick and a starting player” in any deal for the rising star. John Collins.
He added that the Kings are “exploring paths” to move Buddy Hield, Harrison Barnes and Marvin Bagley IIIwhile Tristan Thompson considered available for the second pick.
Finally, Fischer mentioned that Heat was mentioned as a potential fit for the Rockets. Christian Wood, but Houston is looking for a “significant comeback” for the talented striker. The Rockets have also “instilled confidence” that they will receive a first-round pick in exchange Eric Gordon before the whistle on February 10.
