NBA Roundup: Lakers want to use two rounds to make bigger returns Jazz Hawks discuss trading Collins

On January 13, Beijing time, 28 days before the trading deadline, what market developments did you have in the past night? The Jazz and Hawks are discussing a 2-for-1 deal, with the Lakers seeking to trade two first-rounders for bigger returns, planning to try out Cousins and Meyers Leonard on Saturday. The Nets announced the removal of Arendez-Williams, freeing up a two-way contract spot. The Heat are keeping a close eye on LaVine, with three teams interested in getting Turner...

The Lakers want to trade two rounds for bigger returns

NBA Hall of Falcher reports that the Lakers want to trade their 2027 and 2029 first-rounders for bigger returns than Turner and Hield. Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin said the team's goal is to be a better team over the next three years, and if there is no suitable trade by the February deadline, they will play the rest of the game with their current roster and wait until the offseason to seek a better trade. However, the US media also said that the outside world has a lot of criticism of the Lakers management, and if they choose to stand still, the criticism will only increase, because fans think that the Lakers are wasting James' time.

The Lakers plan to try out Cousins and Leonard on Saturday

Chris Haynes and Shams report that the Lakers will try out centers Cousins and Meyers Leonard this Saturday. Earlier, Marc Stein reported that sources revealed that the Lakers are exploring the option of signing players to their potential 10-day contracts. Previously, the Lakers signed Sterling Brown on a 10-day contract, and he has played in 3 games with the Lakers, averaging 2.7 rebounds and 1 steal per game, shooting 0-of-4 from the field and not scoring. Cousins played in 48 games for the Bucks and Nuggets last season, averaging 9 points and 5.6 rebounds. Meyers-Leonard made anti-Semitic comments during a game livestream, and the Heat traded it to the Thunder and was cut.

The Nets officially announced the layoff of Williams

The Nets officially announced the removal of Arendez-Williams, freeing up a two-way contract spot that may follow up. Arrondes-Williams has played just one game for the Nets this season and has not scored. The Nets recalled Sharp and Edwards from the Long Island Nets in the G League after the cuts, and the two are expected to play against the Celtics.

The Jazz Eagles discuss the Corinth trade

Fischer reported that sources revealed that the Jazz had discussed a deal with the Hawks. The main body of the deal was: the Jazz sent Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley and Collins from the Hawks. The Jazz have lobbied the Hawks to add one more first-round pick to complete the deal. It is reported that the Jazz received a lot of calls about Vanderbilt and Beasley, and the Jazz valued the two players at a first-round pick each. So far this season, Collins is averaging 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds, Vanderbilt is averaging 8.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and Beasley is averaging 14 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Three teams are interested in getting Turner

The Lakers are no longer Turner's main suitors, and reports suggest that interest in Turner from the Mavericks and Pelicans is fading. If Turner's contract extension talks continue to stall, the Knicks, Raptors and Clippers will be interested in trading Turner. So far this season, Turner is averaging 17 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks while shooting 55.2 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from three-point range.

The Pistons tend to keep Bojan and Burks

Fischer reported that sources revealed that the Pistons favored keeping Bojan and Burks. The Pistons have told executives at other teams that unless sending away two scorers pays off the team heavily, the Pistons will be inclined to keep the two. So far this season, Bojan has played in 43 games, averaging 21.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game; Burks has played in 32 games, averaging 14 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

The king put Holmes on the shelves

Fischer reports that sources revealed Kings player Holmes has been put on the shelf. Holmes has fallen out of the team's rotation for now. He played in 26 games this season, averaging 8.9 minutes, 2.7 points and 2 rebounds. Last season, Holmes averaged 10.4 points and seven rebounds.

Holmes previously signed a four-year contract with the Kings with a salary of $11.2 million this season, $12 million in 2023-24 and $12.9 million in 2024-25 (player option).

The Heat keep a close eye on LaVine

Mike Scotto reported that the Heat are keeping a close eye on LaVine's movements. LaVine had an unpleasant fight with the Bulls this season, with multiple rumors of infighting, and the Heat were interested in the scorer. So far this season, LaVine is averaging 23.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

Bull White may be traded

Bulls reporters reported that White appeared in many trade rumors, and the Bulls would not easily send him away, but his name has appeared in many negotiations, entering the first three seasons of the league, White averaged 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. This season, his efficiency has slipped, averaging just 7.9 points per game.

Pacers pick 13 or be sent away

Fischer reported that the Pacers' No. 13 pick has appeared on multiple occasions in trade talks with the Pacers, and in addition to Turner and Hield, he could also be sent away by the team. Last season, Duarte averaged 28 minutes per game, contributing 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists, but his playing time has dropped significantly this season, averaging only 16.4 minutes per game, contributing 6.1 points and 2.1 rebounds. He's really not very efficient, shooting just 32.1 percent from the field this season.