On January 16, Beijing time, less than a month before the trade deadline, with 16 players such as John Collins, Horton Tucker, Bruce Brown and other players lifting the trading restrictions today, 96% of the players in the league have trade qualifications, and NBA teams are also seizing the time to negotiate. What are the trading dynamics of the past night?
The Suns are interested in Gordon, and the Rockets are expected to ask for the first round
According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, sources revealed that the Rockets' Eric Gordon has received attention from multiple playoff teams, among which the Suns are very interested in Gordon, and they intend to get the veteran before the deadline to enhance the outside firepower. The Rockets are expected to ask for a first-round pick for any trade involving Gordon, which is in line with the Rockets' idea of rebuilding.
So far this season, Gordon has played in 37 games for the Rockets, averaging 29.2 minutes per game, contributing 14.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists, shooting a career-high 45.6% three-point range.
The Cavaliers are interested in getting Joe Harris back
Nets' Joe Harris is still recuperating from injury and has missed 27 consecutive games. Cavaliers reporter Chris Fedor reported that if the Nets' Joe Harris had the potential to trade, the Cavaliers would be very interested in him. Joe Harris has played only 14 games so far this season, averaging 11.3 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist per game, shooting 46.6% from three-point range, and in 8 seasons so far in his career, Joe Harris has had at least 40% of three-point shooting in five seasons.
Harris, the 33rd pick in the second round of 2014, played two seasons with the Cavaliers before joining the Nets, when he was just a humble substitute, averaging 9.1 minutes per game and contributing 2.5 points.
Sa has been offered at all-Star level
According to NBA reporter Jason Anderson, the Pacers' little Sabonis received attention from multiple teams after being put on the shelves. The Pacers are interested in rebuilding, and several of the team's stars are on the shelves, and in addition to Turner, Sa is likely to leave. The Pacers' asking price for Sam is an All-Star level player, and they've now received an offer that meets that threshold. Jason Anderson also said Kings' Fox has All-Star potential but hasn't reached All-Star status yet.
So far this season, Sam has averaged 18.9 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, shooting 57.5 percent from the field, and he has been named an All-Star twice.
The Lone Ranger's two main interior targets are exposed
According to the famous Mark Stein, the Lone Ranger's two major interior targets were exposed. Their attempts to get Pacers center Turner or Eagles forward Collins, to get any of them, forced the Mavericks to part ways with Brunson or Finney Smith. Stein also said that if the Lone Ranger wants to get big stars in the trading market, the main chip is expected to be Hardaway Jr.
So far this season, Turner has averaged 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game, leading the league with blocks per game, and Collins averaging 17.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
The Suns want to send away Saric's contract
According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, the Suns want to send Saric off his contract. "Saric's contract has been repeatedly mentioned by The Suns management, who want to send him off." In 2020, Saric and the Suns renewed their contract for 3 years and $27 million, and he is on a salary of $8.51 million this season and $9.24 million next season. In the first game of last season's finals, Saric suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and has been recovering from injuries to this day, and is expected to be reimbursed this season.