D’Angelo Russell, John Collins and more
It’s time for another installment of our trade rumor rankings series, an important one considering it’s our first with under one month to go until the Feb. 9 trade deadline.
Uncommon knowledge: In our trade-rumor rankings series we rank the five most frequent trade rumors players over the past week based on their appearances on our site. trade rumors page.
Although many expect a quiet trade deadline with so many teams in the running for a playoff spot, it’s always smartest to expect the unexpected in the NBA with regards to trades.
With some very interesting players to discuss, let’s jump right into the action.
D’Angelo Russell (Minnesota)
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell This week, he made headlines when he deleted the team’s Instagram account. While this is not newsworthy in modern NBA, it does warrant mentioning.
Then, Jake Fischer reported that Russell’s name is one that has come up in trade chatter around the league, though he himself hasn’t asked out of Minnesota:
Jake Fischer on D’Angelo Russell: I have not been told that he has asked out, I didn’t see that anywhere. I don’t believe he’s unhappy in Minnesota either. But his name is definitely a name in trading chatter as we approach February 9, and it’s been involved in trade talks since the summer.
Fischer reported then that the Miami Heat are one team interested in RussellThis was confirmed by Darren WolfsonJust today, a reporter from Minnesota called.
The Heat have in fact registered interest in D’Angelo Russell, source told Yahoo Sports, but a direct deal for Lowry would appear unlikely. Lowry is just a few months away from entering the final season of his own contract worth roughly $30 million in average annual salary, and it’s hard to imagine Wolves officials being eager to extend the aging guard another exorbitant payday when he becomes extension eligible this summer — putting Minnesota in the exact situation it faced with Russell last July
What about how badly Kyle Lowry Russell was a player this year, so it makes sense that Miami would consider a swap. Especially considering the Heat’s ranking. bottom 10 in scoring efficiency Russell could be a great help in this area.
Nevertheless, Wolfson said himself he doesn’t see Russell getting traded prior to the deadline, so we’ll see if this story amounts to anything.
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Jalen McDaniels, Charlotte
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This may seem difficult for non-Charlotte Hornets supporters to understand, given how awful the team has been throughout the campaign. Jalen McDaniels He is quietly becoming a solid young player. A swingman, he averages 10.8 points and 4.8 rebound while playing stingy defense.
The NBA has apparently noticed that teams around the league are taking notice. Shams Charania This week, it was reported that McDaniels has been in the trade interests of several teams including the Phoenix Suns.
However, Pheonix-area radio host John Gambadoro countered that by saying the Suns haven’t had discussions regarding McDaniels:
Nonetheless, Charlotte doesn’t have very many bright spots this season – it would be beyond surprising to see them decide to trade McDaniels before he hits free agency this summer. In the modern NBA, McDaniels has a role on a good team, and if the Hornets want to at least contend for the playoffs anytime soon, they’ll need to keep promising young talent like the San Diego State product around.
The latest news on the Jalen McDaniels Trade Front is here click here.
Zach LaVine (Chicago).
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Zach LaVine Trade chatter has mentioned this week, but nothing concrete or innovative.
First, Chicago-area beat journalist Joe Cowley discussed LaVine’s relationship with head coach Billy Donovan Being a little strained. though workableThis could impact what the Bulls do at their trade deadline in relation to LaVine
A source says that while the LaVine/Billy Donovan coach-player relationship is still very strong, it has become strained following a Nov. 18 late-game benching in the which Donovan decided to ride out the last minutes against Orlando with LaVine out. … Where this could get interesting is where are the Bulls come Feb. 9 when the trade deadline hits the Association? As well as he’s been playing since mid-December, LaVine’s trade value has not been higher at any point this season than it is now. Arturas Karnisovas, executive vice president of basketball operations, does enough believe in LaVine’s abilities and the team to either stay put or be a buyer. It’s possible that the Bulls will be hot in the middle of the schedule and the next three weeks could help determine that.
Then, Marc Stein mentioned the Los Angeles Lakers – this might be the farthest we’ve gotten in one of these articles before talking about the Lakers, actually – as preferring to keep their first-round picks in case a player like LaVine comes available.
With LaVine now eligible to be traded, starting today, we’ll wait to see if something happens on his end. But now that the Bulls have turned things around of late, it would be beyond shocking to see Chicago deal it’s All-Star 2-guard.
The latest news on the Zach LaVine trade front can be found here click here.
Myles Turner (Indiana)
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After years on the trade market without finding a deal for him, would it not be surprising – if not hilarious – to see the Indiana Pacers finally trade Myles Turner this year, now that he’s playing the best basketball of his career?
It doesn’t appear like that will be the case, as reports indicate Indiana and Turner are discussing a contract extension. However, a report this week did state that if extension talks don’t culminate in a deal, the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors would be interested in trading for the former Texas standout:
If Myles Turner’s contract talks ultimately stall, New York and Toronto have registered interest in recent transaction cycles, sources said. The Knicks hold a trove of first-round draft capital to spend, although the recent performance from Mitchell Robinson may quell any of New York’s attempts to upgrade its frontcourt. Sources told Yahoo Sports that Turner is still interested in the Clippers.
Fischer did continue on to say that Turner, who was formerly looking forward to hitting unrestricted free agency, would now “welcome” a long-term future in Indiana with how well things are going now.
Head coach Pacers Rick Carlisle He even went as far as to tell the media this week that Turner is not for him, although it was only in a joke.
Anything can happen in the NBA, but Turner looks like one player safe with the team he’s currently on.
The latest news on the Myles Turner trade front can be found here click here.
John Collins (Atlanta).
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Atlanta has seen cooler heads prevail, according to reports. John Collins, who’s been available seemingly forever, is starting to come down, which could lead to a trade for the former Wake Forest Demon Deacon (via The Athletic):
After all these years of John Collins trade rumors, executives who have spoken to the Hawks about acquiring the veteran forward recently have indicated that the asking price has — understandably — declined significantly this time around. In terms of Collins’ current-day value, it is difficult to combine his large contract with his declining production. According to league sources, there are some situations where the Hawks ask for a quality player as a return and not a first-rounder.
Fischer reported that Fischer Pacers are a potential landing spot for CollinsHe could make a fun pair with Turner, while also mentioning the Washington Wizards or the Utah Jazz as potential interested parties.
Fischer stated that Collins, the athlete big man headed to the Jazz as part of any possible deal between Utah or Atlanta for Collins was the key to the agreement. Malik Beasley And Jarred Vanderbilt.
Sam Amick It was reported that Collins had been fired earlier in the week. would actually welcome a change of scenery. Hard to fault him about that considering the constant trade chatter around him and the Hawks’ struggles this season under chaotic management.
Collins is, undoubtedly, the most likely name to be traded before the deadline. Keep an eye out for this.
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