On January 15, Beijing time, less than a month before the NBA trading deadline, the transaction negotiations between NBA teams have become more and more frequent. What trading dynamics has the NBA had over the past night? Let's take a look at --
The 76-man king discusses Simmons for Fox
Chris Haynes revealed that the 76ers have negotiated with the Kings over a ben-Simmons and Fox deal, but the talks are only in the exploratory phase. Follow-up reports said the 76ers were less interested in Fox and that a third party might need to be pulled in to reach a deal. So far this season, Fox has averaged 20.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.2 steals per game, and Simmons has not yet played this season. There have been reports that the Kings are reluctant to trade Fox and Halburton, but now it seems that at least their position has been relaxed.
Haynes also reported that several teams in the league are interested in Fox, and others are interested in Halburton. The Kings have missed the playoffs for years in a row, which may force them to make a change. Fox's contract expires for the 2025-26 season, and the salary for this season is $28.1 million. The 76ers' asking price for Simmons has not gone down, and some teams believe it is rising. They want to trade Simmons for the league's top 25 stars.
Mitchell liked the exposure of both teams
It has previously been reported that Mitchell may be seeking to leave because the Jazz market is too small. Journalist Greg Svlvander revealed that if Mitchell applies for a trade with the Jazz, the two teams he most wants to go to are the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks. Compared to Salt Lake City, where the Jazz are located, the city where these two teams are located is undoubtedly a big market. So far this season, Mitchell has averaged 25.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, and the Jazz's record is temporarily fourth in the West.
The king was likely to send Hilde and Barnes away
The Kings don't have non-sells in their current roster, but Fox and Haliburton are players they're still hesitant to send away. Compared with these two point guards, it is widely believed that the Kings are more inclined to send Hield and Barnes before the trade deadline. Hield has three more years left on his contract and Barnes has two more years left. So far this season, Hield has played 44 games for the Kings, averaging 15.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game, shooting 38 percent from three-point range, while Barnes has played in 39 games and averaged 16.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 42.5 percent three-point shooting.
Pacers Raptors discuss Turner deal
Turner has been put on the shelves by the Pacers, and there are many teams interested in him, including the Lakers. According to NBA reporter Evan Massey, the Pacers have recently discussed Turner's deal with the Raptors, and the List of Possible Returns for the Pacers has Anunoby's name on it. So far this season, Turner has averaged 13 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game, with blocks leading the league. Anunoby averaged 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, both offensively and defensively, but has only played 23 games this season due to injuries.
The Raptors are interested in Spurs center Peltel
The Raptors, who are 20-18 and eighth in the East, are back in the ranks of playoff competitions who want to upgrade their interior lineup, and in addition to Turner, who is interested in pacers, the Raptors are also interested in Spurs center Poller. Marc Stein reports that the Raptors are expected to pay a high price to get Peltel. So far this season, Pelter has averaged 12.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 blocks per game.