On January 20, Beijing time, as the trade deadline was getting closer and closer, the NBA teams seized the time to negotiate and seek a trading solution suitable for themselves. This past night, the alliance has had a lot of new trading dynamics. The Lakers have explored the possibility of a trade with 4 stars and are willing to send Westbrook away. The 76ers rejected another offer from Simmons, and the Pacers' asking price for Sabonis Jr. has been exposed.
The Lakers explore the 4 big star trades and will try to send Westbrook away
According to BR reporter Eric Pincus, the Lakers have explored trades with four stars, including Ben Simmons, Jerami Grant, Miles Turner and Harrison Barnes. The top 3 were previously reported by the US media, and Barnes became the new target. This season, Barnes is in good shape, averaging 16.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from three-point range.
While the Lakers are interested in a wide range of interests, Pincus said they don't have enough chips to attract other teams. The Lakers' main deal chips at the moment are Horton Tucker (who has performed modestly in the season), Reeves (the Lakers prefer to keep him), Nunn (who has not played this season) and a 2027 or 2028 first-round pick, several second-round picks and some base salary contracts (Jordan Jr., Bazemore, Ellington and Howard).
Eric Pincus also reported that the Lakers would try to trade Westbrook, but Westbrook didn't have any demand in the market. If Westbrook's contract has reached the final year, the Lakers may have a chance to send him away. But the situation is now that no team is willing to take on a big two-year contract with Westbrook: $44.21 million this season and $47.06 million next season (player option).
Pacers trade Small Sa asking price exposure
NBA reporter Jared Weiss reported that sources revealed that the Pacers' asking price for Sabonis Jr. was an All-Star. Previously, the Pacers' asking price for Turner and LeVert has also been reported, Turner is two first-round picks or a first-round pick + a high-potential young player, and Le Ver is a first-round pick + a high-potential young player.
The King had been very interested in Sam, but sources told Shams that any deal with Fox for Sam would not happen. So far this season, Fox has averaged 20.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, and Samsa has averaged 18.9 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.
The Kings' 5-for-3 offer for Simmons was rejected by the 76ers
According to 76ers reporter Pompey, the sources reveal that the Kings had considered packing Hield, Halliburton, Barnes, two first-round picks to replace the 76ers' Simmons, Harris and Sable, but the 76ers were not interested in the plan. Follow-up reporter Amick reported that the Kings were also not interested in getting Harris in a deal involving Simmons.
Judging from the revelations of the two reporters, the King and the 76ers are still negotiating various options for the Simmons deal, and the King has been seen as Simmons' potential next home. They have plenty of leverage, but if the 76ers insist on asking for an All-Star, the Kings may not be able to provide it and will need to pull in a third-party deal.
The Heat were willing to send Duncan Robinson away
According to NBA reporter Hardwood Paroxysm, Duncan Robinson is a player the Heat is willing to send away. League insiders see Duncan Robinson's recent drop in playing time (less than 20 minutes in the last three games) as a signal he will be sent away. So far this season, Dunro has played in 41 games for the Heat, averaging 11.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 34.8% from three-point range. His three-point shooting percentage this season is well below his career average (40.6 percent).
The Eagles are brewing a blockbuster deal, and the two main forces are on the shelves
Also from journalist Hardwood Paroxysm, sources revealed that the Hawks plan to make major changes to the roster before the trade deadline unless they can't get enough returns. Sources revealed that the two main players Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic are players that the Hawks are willing to trade away. In addition, players with expiring contracts within the team (such as Lou Wei, White and Gion) can also be traded. So far this season, Collins has averaged 17.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, and Bogdan Bogdanovic has averaged 12 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.