Dealing with another subpar season with the James Harden era exiting the rearview mirror, rival teams are beginning to circle around Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon as a potential trade target before Thursday's deadline.&nbsp;

Dealing with another subpar season with the James Harden era exiting the rearview mirror, rival teams are beginning to circle around Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon as a potential trade target before Thursday's deadline.
According to The Action Network's Matt Moore, the Rockets have&nbsp;

Dealing with another subpar season with the James Harden era exiting the rearview mirror, rival teams are beginning to circle around Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon as a potential trade target before Thursday's deadline.
According to The Action Network's Matt Moore, the Rockets have told interested teams they have two current offers on the table for the veteran scorer.

Dealing with another subpar season with the James Harden era exiting the rearview mirror, rival teams are beginning to circle around Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon as a potential trade target before Thursday's deadline.
According to The Action Network's Matt Moore, the Rockets have told interested teams they have two current offers on the table for the veteran scorer. Moore also relayed how the Rockets want better than a late first-round pick, however the asking price might not reach that threshold.
Phoenix is one&nbsp;

Dealing with another subpar season with the James Harden era exiting the rearview mirror, rival teams are beginning to circle around Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon as a potential trade target before Thursday's deadline.
According to The Action Network's Matt Moore, the Rockets have told interested teams they have two current offers on the table for the veteran scorer. Moore also relayed how the Rockets want better than a late first-round pick, however the asking price might not reach that threshold.
Phoenix is one of the teams who has been mentioned around the Association as potential suitors for Gordon. Cleveland was another potential destination, but they just acquired Caris LeVert from Indiana on Sunday.
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Dealing with another subpar season with the James Harden era exiting the rearview mirror, rival teams are beginning to circle around Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon as a potential trade target before Thursday's deadline.
<a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022">According to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, the Rockets have told interested teams they have two current offers on the table for the veteran scorer. Moore also relayed how the Rockets want better than a late first-round pick, however the asking price might not reach that threshold.
Phoenix is one of the teams who has been mentioned around the Association as potential suitors for Gordon. Cleveland was another potential destination, but they just acquired Caris LeVert from Indiana on Sunday.
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Dealing with another subpar season with the James Harden era exiting the rearview mirror, rival teams are beginning to circle around Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon as a potential trade target before Thursday's deadline.
<a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022">According to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, the Rockets have told interested teams they have two current offers on the table for the veteran scorer. Moore also relayed how the Rockets want better than a late first-round pick, however the asking price might not reach that threshold.
Phoenix is one of the teams who has been mentioned around the Association as potential suitors for Gordon. Cleveland was another potential destination, but they just acquired Caris LeVert from Indiana on Sunday.
Gordon will be one of the top names on the trade market throughout this upcoming week, so stay tuned to BasketballNews.com for all the latest intel and breaking news.

Will the Houston Rockets trade Eric Gordon? There's two known deals currently on the table for Houston's veteran combo guard.

Rockets have two strong trade offers on the table for Eric Gordon

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1490437504952119297?s=20&amp;t=6TKnpf0eqdMcs87L_0c6Yg">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Cavaliers sent along
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1490437504952119297?s=20&amp;t=6TKnpf0eqdMcs87L_0c6Yg">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Cavaliers sent along the contract of Ricky Rubio, out for the season, along with
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The Cavs are sending a package to the Pacers that includes Ricky Rubio&rsquo;s expiring contract and a lottery-protected 2022 and first-round pick and two second round picks, sources tell ESPN.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1490437504952119297?s=20&amp;t=6TKnpf0eqdMcs87L_0c6Yg">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Cavaliers sent the contract of Ricky Rubio, out for the season, along with a lottery-protected first round pick and two second roun picks.
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The Cavs are sending a package to the Pacers that includes Ricky Rubio&rsquo;s expiring contract and a lottery-protected 2022 and first-round pick and two second round picks, sources tell ESPN.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1490437504952119297?s=20&amp;t=6TKnpf0eqdMcs87L_0c6Yg">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Cavaliers sent the contract of Ricky Rubio, out for the season, along with a lottery-protected first round pick and two second round picks.
LeVert,
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The Cavs are sending a package to the Pacers that includes Ricky Rubio&rsquo;s expiring contract and a lottery-protected 2022 and first-round pick and two second round picks, sources tell ESPN.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1490437504952119297?s=20&amp;t=6TKnpf0eqdMcs87L_0c6Yg">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Cavaliers sent the contract of Ricky Rubio, out for the season, along with a lottery-protected first round pick and two second round picks.
LeVert, averaging 18.7 points and 4.4 assists per game, will be a boon to the Cavalier's guard rotation in the absence of Rubio.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
SOURCE: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1490437504952119297?s=20&amp;t=6TKnpf0eqdMcs87L_0c6Yg">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Cavaliers sent the contract of Ricky Rubio, out for the season, along with a lottery-protected first round pick and two second round picks.
LeVert, averaging 18.7 points and 4.4 assists per game, will be a boon to the Cavaliers' guard rotation in the absence of Rubio.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
SOURCE: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1490437504952119297?s=20&amp;t=6TKnpf0eqdMcs87L_0c6Yg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Cavaliers sent the contract of Ricky Rubio, out for the season, along with a lottery-protected first round pick and two second round picks.
LeVert, averaging 18.7 points and 4.4 assists per game, will be a boon to the Cavaliers' guard rotation in the absence of Rubio.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Caris LeVert in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.

Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Caris LeVert in trade

The Trail Blazers and Kings held talks bout disgruntled young forward Marvin Bagley. Given the multi-season tension with Bagley, he&rsquo;s another player whom it&rsquo;s surprising hasn&rsquo;t been dealt.
Source: Matt Moore/The Action

The Trail Blazers and Kings held talks bout disgruntled young forward Marvin Bagley. Given the multi-season tension with Bagley, he&rsquo;s another player whom it&rsquo;s surprising hasn&rsquo;t been dealt.
Source: Matt Moore/The Action Network

The Trail Blazers and Kings held talks bout disgruntled young forward Marvin Bagley. Given the multi-season tension with Bagley, he&rsquo;s another player whom it&rsquo;s surprising hasn&rsquo;t been dealt.
Source: <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore/The Action Network</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

The Trail Blazers and Kings held talks bout disgruntled young forward Marvin Bagley. Given the multi-season tension with Bagley, he&rsquo;s another player whom it&rsquo;s surprising hasn&rsquo;t been dealt.
Source: <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore/The Action Network</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Bagley has had an underwhelming start to his career since being selected No. 2 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft.&nbsp;

The Trail Blazers and Kings held talks bout disgruntled young forward Marvin Bagley. Given the multi-season tension with Bagley, he&rsquo;s another player whom it&rsquo;s surprising hasn&rsquo;t been dealt.
Source: <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore/The Action Network</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Bagley has had an underwhelming start to his career since being selected No. 2 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. He has appeared in 30 games to date and is averaging a career-low 21

The Trail Blazers and Kings held talks bout disgruntled young forward Marvin Bagley. Given the multi-season tension with Bagley, he&rsquo;s another player whom it&rsquo;s surprising hasn&rsquo;t been dealt.
Source: <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore/The Action Network</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Bagley has had an underwhelming start to his career since being selected No. 2 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. He has appeared in 30 games to date and is averaging a career-low 21.9 minutes with corresponding lows in points, rebounds and assists per game.
The Trail Blazers have already made moves in the past week, headlined by a trade that sent Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Clippers. In return, Portland received Justise Winslow, Eric Bledsoe, Keon Johnson and a future second-round pick.

The Trail Blazers have already made moves in the past week, headlined by a trade with the Clippers.

Kings, Trail Blazers have discussed Marvin Bagley trade

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, according&nbsp;

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, according to The Action Network's Matt Moore, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
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The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
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The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
Moore&nbsp;

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
Moore relayed that the Celtics have two offers currently&nbsp;

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
Moore relayed that the Celtics have two offers currently on the table for Dennis Schroder

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
Moore relayed that the Celtics have two offers currently on the table for Dennis Schroder coming from the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams are currently pushing for an NBA Finals appearance, so Schroder would definitely help in the scoring department.
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The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
Moore relayed that the Celtics have two offers currently on the table for Dennis Schroder coming from the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams are currently pushing for an NBA Finals appearance, so Schroder would definitely help in the scoring department.
Marcus Smart has also been brought up as a potential target for multiple&nbsp;

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
Moore relayed that the Celtics have two offers currently on the table for Dennis Schroder coming from the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams are currently pushing for an NBA Finals appearance, so Schroder would definitely help in the scoring department.
Marcus Smart has also been brought up as a potential target for multiple teams around the Association, but so far Boston isn't budging on the versatile guard.
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The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a disappointing 2021-22 season. Not in the mix as legitimate title contenders, how will Boston approach Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Well, <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Action Network's Matt Moore</a>, their primary goal is to dip below the luxury tax threshold.
Moore relayed that the Celtics have two offers currently on the table for Dennis Schroder coming from the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams are currently pushing for an NBA Finals appearance, so Schroder would definitely help in the scoring department.
Marcus Smart has also been brought up as a potential target for multiple teams around the Association, but so far Boston isn't budging on the versatile guard.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as breaking news comes in, because this trade deadline is setting up to be a wild one.

As the Boston Celtics go through a disappointing season, what's their main goal at the trade deadline? Now, we know their plans.

Celtics aim to avoid luxury tax with trade deadline looming

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.
Only 21 years old, Smith offers a team an in-depth look into how he could fit alongside their core long-term. It's a shocking note to see teams decline third-year team options, especially on former lottery picks, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability he's moved continues to rise.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as we continue to bring you extensive NBA coverage before Thursday's interesting trade deadline.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. The 21-year-old&nbsp;
Only 21 years old, Smith offers a team an in-depth look into how he could fit alongside their core long-term. It's a shocking note to see teams decline third-year team options, especially on former lottery picks, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability he's moved continues to rise.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as we continue to bring you extensive NBA coverage before Thursday's interesting trade deadline.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.&nbsp;
Only 21 years old, Smith offers a team an in-depth look into how he could fit alongside their core long-term. It's a shocking note to see teams decline third-year team options, especially on former lottery picks, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability he's moved continues to rise.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as we continue to bring you extensive NBA coverage before Thursday's interesting trade deadline.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.&nbsp;
The 21-year-old offers a team an in-depth look into how he could fit alongside their core long-term. It's a shocking note to see teams decline third-year team options, especially on former lottery picks, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability he's moved continues to rise.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as we continue to bring you extensive NBA coverage before Thursday's interesting trade deadline.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.&nbsp;
The 21-year-old still has plenty of potential and could become part of a team's young core. It's a shocking note to see teams decline third-year team options, especially on former lottery picks, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability he's moved continues to rise.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as we continue to bring you extensive NBA coverage before Thursday's interesting trade deadline.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.&nbsp;
The 21-year-old still has plenty of potential and could become part of a team's long-term plan. It's a shocking note to see teams decline third-year team options, especially on former lottery picks, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability he's moved continues to rise.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as we continue to bring you extensive NBA coverage before Thursday's interesting trade deadline.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.&nbsp;
The 21-year-old still has plenty of potential and could become part of a team's long-term plan. It's shocking to see a team decline a prospect's third-year team option, especially with a former lottery pick, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability he's moved continues to rise.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as we continue to bring you extensive NBA coverage before Thursday's interesting trade deadline.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.&nbsp;
The 21-year-old still has plenty of potential and could become part of a team's long-term plan. It's shocking to see a team decline a prospect's third-year team option, especially with a former lottery pick, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability that he's moved continues to rise.
Stay tuned to BasketballNews.com as we continue to bring you extensive NBA coverage before Thursday's interesting trade deadline.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.&nbsp;
The 21-year-old still has plenty of potential and could become part of a team's long-term plan. It's shocking to see a team decline a prospect's third-year team option, especially with a former lottery pick, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability that he's moved continues to rise.

After a rare instance where a former lottery pick saw his third-year option declined before the regular season, 2020 No. 10 overall pick Jalen Smith is generating buzz around the NBA.
According to <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-intel-james-harden-ben-simmons-harrison-barnes-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Moore of The Action Network</a>, Smith is a known commodity leading up to Thursday's trade deadline. For teams in need of a big man, Smith could come in and provide an intriguing skillset.
The Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have inquired about the former lottery pick.
Smith has been unable to crack the Suns' rotation consistently for his first two seasons as the team is in full-on championship mode. Phoenix simply doesn't have the time to develop Smith while they chase another Finals appearance.
In 27 games this season, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.6 minutes per game. If you stretch that out over a per-36 minute threshold, Smith is amassing 16.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.&nbsp;
The 21-year-old still has plenty of potential and could become part of a team's long-term plan. It's shocking to see a team decline a prospect's third-year team option, especially with a former lottery pick, but that's exactly what happened with Smith in Phoenix.
Smith is one of the Suns' most enticing trade chips before the deadline, so the probability that he's moved continues to rise. The NBA trade deadline is this Thurday at 3 p.m. ET.

The Suns are in win-now mode, which means former lottery pick Jalen Smith could be on the move before the trade deadline.

Several teams interested in Suns' Jalen Smith ahead of trade deadline

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's worth wondering if he has played his last game with the Kings.
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, as <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
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This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
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This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.
Check out&nbsp;

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
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This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.
Here are&nbsp;

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
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This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.
Here are seven teams that make sense as a possible landing spot for De'Aaron Fox, plus realistic trade ideas for each.

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
<div class="mceNonEditable"><spike>&nbsp;</spike></div>
This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.
Here are seven teams that make sense as a possible landing spot for De'Aaron Fox, plus what they could give up&nbsp;

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
<div class="mceNonEditable"><spike>&nbsp;</spike></div>
This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.
Here are seven teams that make sense as a possible landing spot for De'Aaron Fox, plus a realistic trade idea for each.

De&rsquo;Aaron Fox was <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping up in plenty of trade rumors</a> over the last month, with Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis mentioned as possible incoming options for the Sacramento Kings.
However, a lot of that talk fizzled out after The Athletic's Shams Charania <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kings-have-no-plans-currently-to-trade-deaaron-fox-will-center-team-around-him-sources/k4SfP584UQrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that the Kings have no plans to trade Fox, choosing instead to build around he and Tyrese Haliburton moving forward.
Well, it turns out that rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Kings will hold onto Fox.
"Numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox," <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writes longtime NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack</a>.
It's possible that the Kings leaked that info about wanting to build around Fox and Haliburton for leverage in trade negotiations.
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This season, Fox is averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals, while shooting 45.8% from the field, 24.8% from three and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old has missed some time recently due to an ankle injury, so it's possible he has played his last game with the Kings.
The New York Knicks are one team that has expressed interest in Fox, reports <a href="http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Brian Windhorst discussed on The Hoop Collective podcast</a>.&nbsp;
Sacramento may be the most interesting team to watch as the Feb. 10 deadline approaches. If they are open to moving Fox, he could be the biggest name who gets dealt prior to Thursday. Plus, the Kings are <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kings-making-buddy-hield-richaun-holmes-harrison-barnes-available" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> open to trading Richaun Holmes, Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield too.
<a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-deaaron-fox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here are seven teams that make sense as a possible landing spot for De'Aaron Fox, plus a realistic trade idea for each.</a>

Rival NBA executives aren't buying that the Sacramento Kings intend to keep De'Aaron Fox beyond Thursday's trade deadline.

Rival NBA execs believe the Kings are open to trading De'Aaron Fox

With the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/team/nets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nets</a>&nbsp;are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell&nbsp;The Athletic. There&rsquo;s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Simmons for Harden, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/sixers/seth-curry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seth Curry</a>,&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/sixers/tyrese-maxey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tyrese Maxey</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/sixers/matisse-thybulle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matisse Thybulle</a>&nbsp;that could sweeten a potential package.

With the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the&nbsp;Nets&nbsp;are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell&nbsp;The Athletic. There&rsquo;s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Simmons for Harden, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in&nbsp;Seth Curry,&nbsp;Tyrese Maxey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matisse Thybulle&nbsp;that could sweeten a potential package.
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With the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the&nbsp;Nets&nbsp;are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell&nbsp;The Athletic. There&rsquo;s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Simmons for Harden, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in&nbsp;Seth Curry,&nbsp;Tyrese Maxey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matisse Thybulle&nbsp;that could sweeten a potential package.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

With the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the&nbsp;Nets&nbsp;are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell&nbsp;The Athletic. There&rsquo;s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Simmons for Harden, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in&nbsp;Seth Curry,&nbsp;Tyrese Maxey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matisse Thybulle&nbsp;that could sweeten a potential package.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3112818/2022/02/04/a-james-harden-ben-simmons-deal-is-a-possibility-before-the-nba-trade-deadline-sources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This would be a massive blockbuster after initial reports suggested any discussion between the two sides would have to wait until the offseason.&nbsp;

With the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the&nbsp;Nets&nbsp;are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell&nbsp;The Athletic. There&rsquo;s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Simmons for Harden, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in&nbsp;Seth Curry,&nbsp;Tyrese Maxey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matisse Thybulle&nbsp;that could sweeten a potential package.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3112818/2022/02/04/a-james-harden-ben-simmons-deal-is-a-possibility-before-the-nba-trade-deadline-sources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This would be a massive blockbuster after initial reports suggested any discussion between the two sides would have to wait until the offseason. According to Charania, there have been "growing concerns" over Harden's ball-dominant play style and the fit next to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.&nbsp;

With the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the&nbsp;Nets&nbsp;are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell&nbsp;The Athletic. There&rsquo;s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Simmons for Harden, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in&nbsp;Seth Curry,&nbsp;Tyrese Maxey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matisse Thybulle&nbsp;that could sweeten a potential package.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3112818/2022/02/04/a-james-harden-ben-simmons-deal-is-a-possibility-before-the-nba-trade-deadline-sources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This would be a massive blockbuster after initial reports suggested any discussion between the two sides would have to wait until the offseason. According to Charania, there have been "growing concerns" over Harden's ball-dominant play style and the fit next to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.&nbsp;
Charania also reports that the Sixers have&nbsp;

With the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the&nbsp;Nets&nbsp;are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell&nbsp;The Athletic. There&rsquo;s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Ben Simmons for James Harden, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in Seth Curry,&nbsp;Tyrese Maxey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matisse Thybulle&nbsp;that could sweeten a potential package.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3112818/2022/02/04/a-james-harden-ben-simmons-deal-is-a-possibility-before-the-nba-trade-deadline-sources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This would be a massive blockbuster after initial reports suggested any discussion between the two sides would have to wait until the offseason. According to Charania, there have been "growing concerns" over Harden's ball-dominant play style and the fit next to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.&nbsp;
Charania also reports that the Sixers have discussed a trade that would send Simmons to the Hawks for a package including John Collins, Bogdan Bogdanovic and draft compensation.

With the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the&nbsp;Nets&nbsp;are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell&nbsp;The Athletic. There&rsquo;s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Ben Simmons for James Harden, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in Seth Curry,&nbsp;Tyrese Maxey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matisse Thybulle&nbsp;that could sweeten a potential package.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3112818/2022/02/04/a-james-harden-ben-simmons-deal-is-a-possibility-before-the-nba-trade-deadline-sources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This would be a massive blockbuster after initial reports suggested any discussion between the two sides would have to wait until the offseason. According to Charania, there have been "growing concerns" over Harden's ball-dominant play style and the fit next to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.&nbsp;
Charania also reports that the Sixers have discussed a trade that would send Simmons to the Hawks for a package including John Collins, Bogdan Bogdanovic and draft compensation. The Timberwolves also remain in talks while the Kings have reportedly moved on.

According to Charania, there have been "growing concerns" over Harden's ball-dominant play style in Brooklyn.

Sixers pursuing James Harden before deadline, Nets open to trade

While Magic veterans Terrence Ross and Gary Harris remain available, I&rsquo;m told that teams seeking a proven big man have registered interest in Orlando&rsquo;s Robin Lopez, who is playing on a one-year, $5 million deal. The Magic&rsquo;s willingness to part with Lopez is unclear.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

While Magic veterans Terrence Ross and Gary Harris remain available, I&rsquo;m told that teams seeking a proven big man have registered interest in Orlando&rsquo;s Robin Lopez, who is playing on a one-year, $5 million deal. The Magic&rsquo;s willingness to part with Lopez is unclear.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Lopez&nbsp;

While Magic veterans Terrence Ross and Gary Harris remain available, I&rsquo;m told that teams seeking a proven big man have registered interest in Orlando&rsquo;s Robin Lopez, who is playing on a one-year, $5 million deal. The Magic&rsquo;s willingness to part with Lopez is unclear.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Lopez has been a journeyman center in his NBA career, playing for eight teams since&nbsp;

While Magic veterans Terrence Ross and Gary Harris remain available, I&rsquo;m told that teams seeking a proven big man have registered interest in Orlando&rsquo;s Robin Lopez, who is playing on a one-year, $5 million deal. The Magic&rsquo;s willingness to part with Lopez is unclear.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Lopez has been a journeyman center in his NBA career, playing for eight teams since being selected No. 15 overall back in 2008. He's suited up for four teams in the last four seasons. This year, the&nbsp;

While Magic veterans Terrence Ross and Gary Harris remain available, I&rsquo;m told that teams seeking a proven big man have registered interest in Orlando&rsquo;s Robin Lopez, who is playing on a one-year, $5 million deal. The Magic&rsquo;s willingness to part with Lopez is unclear.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Lopez has been a journeyman center in his NBA career, playing for eight teams since being selected No. 15 overall back in 2008. He's suited up for four teams in the last four seasons. This year, the 33-year-old is averaging 8.4 points and 3.8&nbsp;

While Magic veterans Terrence Ross and Gary Harris remain available, I&rsquo;m told that teams seeking a proven big man have registered interest in Orlando&rsquo;s Robin Lopez, who is playing on a one-year, $5 million deal. The Magic&rsquo;s willingness to part with Lopez is unclear.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Lopez has been a journeyman center in his NBA career, playing for eight teams since being selected No. 15 overall back in 2008. He's suited up for four teams in the last four seasons. This year, the 33-year-old is averaging 8.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game off the back for the Magic.

While Magic veterans Terrence Ross and Gary Harris remain available, I&rsquo;m told that teams seeking a proven big man have registered interest in Orlando&rsquo;s Robin Lopez, who is playing on a one-year, $5 million deal. The Magic&rsquo;s willingness to part with Lopez is unclear.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Lopez has been a journeyman center in his NBA career, playing for eight teams since being selected No. 15 overall back in 2008. He's suited up for four teams in the last four seasons. This year, the 33-year-old is averaging 8.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game off the bench for the Magic.

The 33-year-old is averaging 8.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game off the bench for the Magic.

Robin Lopez generating interest from teams seeking center trades

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Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1489681792881860620?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>

The Clippers are trading Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and future second-round pick to the Trail Blazers for Norman Powell and Robert Covington, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1489681792881860620?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This is the first major move to kick off the final week before the NBA trade deadline next Thursday.&nbsp;

The Clippers are trading Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and future second-round pick to the Trail Blazers for Norman Powell and Robert Covington, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1489681792881860620?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This is the first major move to kick off the final week before the NBA trade deadline next Thursday. LAC acquires&nbsp;

The Clippers are trading Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and future second-round pick to the Trail Blazers for Norman Powell and Robert Covington, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1489681792881860620?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This is the first major move to kick off the final week before the NBA trade deadline next Thursday. LAC acquires a sharpshooter in Powell who is canning over 40% of his three-pointers and a two-way wing in the veteran Covington.&nbsp;

The Clippers are trading Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and future second-round pick to the Trail Blazers for Norman Powell and Robert Covington, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1489681792881860620?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This is the first major move to kick off the final week before the NBA trade deadline next Thursday. LAC acquires a sharpshooter in Powell who is canning over 40% of his three-pointers and a two-way wing in the veteran Covington.&nbsp;
In return, the Blazers pick up&nbsp;

The Clippers are trading Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and future second-round pick to the Trail Blazers for Norman Powell and Robert Covington, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1489681792881860620?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This is the first major move to kick off the final week before the NBA trade deadline next Thursday. LAC acquires a sharpshooter in Powell who is canning over 40% of his three-pointers and a two-way wing in the veteran Covington.&nbsp;
In return, the Blazers pick up an athletic guard in Keon Johnson, who was selected in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft, along with two veteran players and draft compensation.

The Blazers get back Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a second-round pick.

Clippers acquire Norman Powell, Robert Covington in trade with Blazers

To convince San Antonio to surrender Jakob Poeltl, sources say, would require a future first-round pick and a quality player. Chicago is among numerous teams, along with Toronto as I reported on Jan. 14, to register interest in the Austrian 7-footer, who is a proven defensive anchor in Year 2 of an absolute steal of a three-year, $26.3 million contract.

To convince San Antonio to surrender Jakob Poeltl, sources say, would require a future first-round pick and a quality player. Chicago is among numerous teams, along with Toronto as I reported on Jan. 14, to register interest in the Austrian 7-footer, who is a proven defensive anchor in Year 2 of an absolute steal of a three-year, $26.3 million contract.
Source:&nbsp;

To convince San Antonio to surrender Jakob Poeltl, sources say, would require a future first-round pick and a quality player. Chicago is among numerous teams, along with Toronto as I reported on Jan. 14, to register interest in the Austrian 7-footer, who is a proven defensive anchor in Year 2 of an absolute steal of a three-year, $26.3 million contract.
Source: Marc Stein/Substack

To convince San Antonio to surrender Jakob Poeltl, sources say, would require a future first-round pick and a quality player. Chicago is among numerous teams, along with Toronto as I reported on Jan. 14, to register interest in the Austrian 7-footer, who is a proven defensive anchor in Year 2 of an absolute steal of a three-year, $26.3 million contract.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>

To convince San Antonio to surrender Jakob Poeltl, sources say, would require a future first-round pick and a quality player. Chicago is among numerous teams, along with Toronto as I reported on Jan. 14, to register interest in the Austrian 7-footer, who is a proven defensive anchor in Year 2 of an absolute steal of a three-year, $26.3 million contract.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Poeltl was selected with the No. 9 pick by the Raptors in 2016, but was traded to San Antonio in the blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade.&nbsp;

To convince San Antonio to surrender Jakob Poeltl, sources say, would require a future first-round pick and a quality player. Chicago is among numerous teams, along with Toronto as I reported on Jan. 14, to register interest in the Austrian 7-footer, who is a proven defensive anchor in Year 2 of an absolute steal of a three-year, $26.3 million contract.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Poeltl was selected with the No. 9 pick by the Raptors in 2016, but was traded to San Antonio in the blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade. The 26-year-old is averaging 13.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game this season for the Spurs

To convince San Antonio to surrender Jakob Poeltl, sources say, would require a future first-round pick and a quality player. Chicago is among numerous teams, along with Toronto as I reported on Jan. 14, to register interest in the Austrian 7-footer, who is a proven defensive anchor in Year 2 of an absolute steal of a three-year, $26.3 million contract.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Poeltl was selected with the No. 9 pick by the Raptors in 2016, but was traded to San Antonio in the blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade. The 26-year-old is averaging 13.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game this season for the Spurs in 43 games (42 starts).

Poeltl was selected with the No. 9 pick by the Raptors in 2016.

Bulls, Raptors have shown interest in Jakob Poeltl trade

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
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The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS:

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS: New Orleans started the season 1-13 but has since hovered around .500

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS: New Orleans started the season 1-13 but has since hovered around .500 basketball.

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS: New Orleans started the season 1-13 but has since hovered around .500 basketball. Each of these trades would be win-now moves in an effort to push the 11th-place Pelicans to the Play-In Tournament.

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS: New Orleans started the season 1-13 but has since hovered around .500 basketball. Each of these trades would be win-now moves in an effort to push the 11th-place Pelicans to the Play-In Tournament. McCollum and Fox are both 20-plus-point-per-game scorers

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS: New Orleans started the season 1-13 but has since hovered around .500 basketball. Each of these trades would be win-now moves in an effort to push the 11th-place Pelicans to the Play-In Tournament. McCollum and Fox are both 20-plus-point-per-game scorers, while Gordon is averaging

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS: New Orleans started the season 1-13 but has since hovered around .500 basketball. Each of these trades would be win-now moves in an effort to push the 11th-place Pelicans to the Play-In Tournament. McCollum and Fox are both 20-plus-point-per-game scorers, while Gordon is averaging 14.3 points per game in Houston.

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS: New Orleans started the season 1-13, but has since hovered around .500 basketball.
Each of these trades would be win-now moves in an effort to push the 11th-place Pelicans to the Play-In Tournament. McCollum and Fox are both 20-plus-point-per-game scorers, while Gordon is averaging 14.3 points per game in Houston.

The Pelicans were described Thursday by my former ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst as &ldquo;really aggressive on the trade market for a guard.&rdquo; Portland&rsquo;s CJ McCollum and Houston&rsquo;s Eric Gordon are known to be available, while numerous competing teams continue to believe that Sacramento is willing to part with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox despite the Kings&rsquo; stated preference, conveyed via The Athletic, to build around Tyrese Haliburton and Fox.
Source: <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/one-more-gust-of-friday-trade-winds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein/Substack</a>
ANALYSIS: New Orleans started the season 1-13, but has since hovered around .500 basketball.
Each of these trades would be win-now moves in an effort to push the 11th-place Pelicans to the Play-In Tournament.
McCollum and Fox are both 20-plus-point-per-game scorers, while Gordon is averaging 14.3 points per game in Houston.

CJ McCollum, De'Aaron Fox and Eric Gordon are among the reported targets.

Pelicans 'really aggressive' in pursuit of guards on trade market

The Phoenix Mercury announced in a press release today that they have signed Tina Charles.&nbsp;

The Phoenix Mercury announced in a press release today that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The Phoenix Mercury <a href="https://mercury.wnba.com/news/mercury-signs-2021-wnba-leading-scorer-tina-charles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
Charles,&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The Phoenix Mercury <a href="https://mercury.wnba.com/news/mercury-signs-2021-wnba-leading-scorer-tina-charles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
Charles, 33, led the WNBA in scoring ;last season with 23.4 points per game in her lone&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The Phoenix Mercury <a href="https://mercury.wnba.com/news/mercury-signs-2021-wnba-leading-scorer-tina-charles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
Charles, 33, led the WNBA in scoring last year with 23.4 points per game in her lone season with the Washington Mystics. The forward was the 2012 WNBA MVP and joins a Mercury roster that has already made several moves this offseason.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The Phoenix Mercury <a href="https://mercury.wnba.com/news/mercury-signs-2021-wnba-leading-scorer-tina-charles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
Charles, 33, led the WNBA in scoring last year with 23.4 points per game in her lone season with the Washington Mystics. She also averaged 9.6 rebounds per game and shot 36.5% from long range.
&nbsp;
The forward was the 2012 WNBA MVP and joins a Mercury roster that has already made several moves this offseason.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The Phoenix Mercury <a href="https://mercury.wnba.com/news/mercury-signs-2021-wnba-leading-scorer-tina-charles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
Charles, 33, led the WNBA in scoring last year with 23.4 points per game in her lone season with the Washington Mystics. She also averaged 9.6 rebounds per game and shot 36.5% from long range.
&ldquo;Tina is an elite talent in our league and adding a player of her caliber is another example of our commitment to our fans and players to pursue a championship every year. Tina has made it clear that she wants to win and wants to do so in Phoenix," general manager Jim Pitman said in the release.
The forward was the 2012 WNBA MVP and joins a Mercury roster that has already made several moves this offseason.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The Phoenix Mercury <a href="https://mercury.wnba.com/news/mercury-signs-2021-wnba-leading-scorer-tina-charles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
Charles, 33, led the WNBA in scoring last year with 23.4 points per game in her lone season with the Washington Mystics. She also averaged 9.6 rebounds per game and shot 36.5% from long range.
&ldquo;Tina is an elite talent in our league and adding a player of her caliber is another example of our commitment to our fans and players to pursue a championship every year. Tina has made it clear that she wants to win and wants to do so in Phoenix," general manager Jim Pitman said in the release.
The forward was the 2012 WNBA MVP and joins a Mercury roster that has already made several moves this offseason. The franchise recently acquired&nbsp;
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The Phoenix Mercury <a href="https://mercury.wnba.com/news/mercury-signs-2021-wnba-leading-scorer-tina-charles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
Charles, 33, led the WNBA in scoring last year with 23.4 points per game in her lone season with the Washington Mystics. She also averaged 9.6 rebounds per game and shot 36.5% from long range.
&ldquo;Tina is an elite talent in our league and adding a player of her caliber is another example of our commitment to our fans and players to pursue a championship every year. Tina has made it clear that she wants to win and wants to do so in Phoenix," general manager Jim Pitman said in the release.
The forward was the 2012 WNBA MVP and joins a Mercury roster that has already made several moves this offseason. The franchise recently acquired Diamond DeShields from the Chicago Sky in a three-team trade after Phoenix lost to DeShields and Chicago in the 2021 WNBA Finals. Charles joins a team that also adds DeShields to the star trio of Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins-Smith.
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The Phoenix Mercury <a href="https://mercury.wnba.com/news/mercury-signs-2021-wnba-leading-scorer-tina-charles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that they have signed eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles.&nbsp;
Charles, 33, led the WNBA in scoring last year with 23.4 points per game in her lone season with the Washington Mystics. She also averaged 9.6 rebounds per game and shot 36.5% from long range.
&ldquo;Tina is an elite talent in our league and adding a player of her caliber is another example of our commitment to our fans and players to pursue a championship every year. Tina has made it clear that she wants to win and wants to do so in Phoenix," general manager Jim Pitman said in the release.
The forward was the 2012 WNBA MVP and joins a Mercury roster that has already made major moves this offseason. The franchise recently acquired Diamond DeShields from the Chicago Sky in a three-team trade after Phoenix lost to DeShields and Chicago in the 2021 WNBA Finals. Charles joins a team that also adds DeShields to the star trio of Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins-Smith.
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The forward was the 2012 WNBA MVP and joins a Mercury roster that has already made several moves this offseason.