Beijing time on January 19, as the trade deadline approached, each team's trading rumors are also constantly emerging, the following is the news generated in the past day. First the trade between the 76ers and Harden; the Lone Ranger abandoning Turner; the Pistons' bid for the 76ers failed and Grant's value was basically announced.
First, sources revealed that the 76ers management is already closely watching the prospects of the Harden deal. The industry believes the 76ers will explore potential substitution options involving Ben Simmons in the offseason. The chances of a sensational deal like this actually happening are low, but Harden may be open to it. Harden currently has a $47 million player option in his current contract. He could choose not to perform the option this summer and become a free agent.
According to New York Times reporter Marc Stein, multiple sources revealed that the Lone Ranger has withdrawn from the Pacers forward Miles Turner's battle to end the deal negotiations with the Pacers. According to reports, the Lone Ranger had lost interest in Turner before he was injured, in part because the team's defensive efficiency had improved significantly in recent times.
According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, sources revealed that regarding the value of the deal for forward Jeramie Grant, the Pistons' current asking price for competing teams is 2 first-round picks or a first-round draft pick plus a young player with high potential. After this season, Grant has one more year left on his contract. Sources revealed that Grant wants to sign a four-year, roughly $112 million early contract extension in the offseason, and Grant is one of the most sought-after players at the moment.
It is worth mentioning that previously journalist Brian Windhort talked about the possibility of the Lakers trading Jerami Grant in the show. "The Lakers are interested in Grant, and the offer could be paying Horton Tucker, the 2027 first round and Kendrick Nine."
According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, sources revealed that the 76ers were not enthusiastic about the Pistons' proposed trade proposal for Ben Simmons, including Jeramie Grant, Sadiq Bay, Kelly Olynyk and a first-round pick. The 76ers management has been adamant that they demanded that at least one All-Star-caliber player must be swapped back in Simmons' trade.