LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the early leaders after the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
&nbsp;

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the early leaders after the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Stephen Curry (West guards), Kevin Durant (East frontcourt), DeMar DeRozan (East guards) and LeBron James (West frontcourt) continue to be the top vote-getters at their respective position groups in the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot. <a href="https://t.co/dAaVBHrXi5">pic.twitter.com/dAaVBHrXi5</a>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1481687564079845378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>

<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

James, Curry and Kevin Durant have each racked up over 4 million votes so far. DeMar DeRozan leads the Easter's backcourt with&nbsp;

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the early leaders after the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Stephen Curry (West guards), Kevin Durant (East frontcourt), DeMar DeRozan (East guards) and LeBron James (West frontcourt) continue to be the top vote-getters at their respective position groups in the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot. <a href="https://t.co/dAaVBHrXi5">pic.twitter.com/dAaVBHrXi5</a>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1481687564079845378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>

<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

James, Curry and Kevin Durant have each racked up over 4 million votes so far. DeMar DeRozan leads the Easter's backcourt with 2.97 million votes.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the early leaders after the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Stephen Curry (West guards), Kevin Durant (East frontcourt), DeMar DeRozan (East guards) and LeBron James (West frontcourt) continue to be the top vote-getters at their respective position groups in the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot. <a href="https://t.co/dAaVBHrXi5">pic.twitter.com/dAaVBHrXi5</a>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1481687564079845378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>

<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

James, Curry and Kevin Durant have each racked up over 4 million votes so far. DeMar DeRozan leads the Easter's backcourt with 2.97 million votes.&nbsp;
Klay Thompson is fourth in the Western Conference backourt with over 749,000 votes.&nbsp;

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the early leaders after the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Stephen Curry (West guards), Kevin Durant (East frontcourt), DeMar DeRozan (East guards) and LeBron James (West frontcourt) continue to be the top vote-getters at their respective position groups in the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot. <a href="https://t.co/dAaVBHrXi5">pic.twitter.com/dAaVBHrXi5</a>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1481687564079845378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>

<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

James, Curry and Kevin Durant have each racked up over 4 million votes so far. DeMar DeRozan leads the Easter's backcourt with 2.97 million votes.&nbsp;
Klay Thompson is fourth in the Western Conference backourt with over 749,000 votes. Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green are third and sixth, respectively, in the West frontcourt. Golden State has the most players represented of any team.&nbsp;

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the early leaders after the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Stephen Curry (West guards), Kevin Durant (East frontcourt), DeMar DeRozan (East guards) and LeBron James (West frontcourt) continue to be the top vote-getters at their respective position groups in the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot. <a href="https://t.co/dAaVBHrXi5">pic.twitter.com/dAaVBHrXi5</a>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1481687564079845378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>

<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

James, Curry and Kevin Durant have each racked up over 4 million votes so far. DeMar DeRozan leads the Easter's backcourt with 2.97 million votes.&nbsp;
Klay Thompson is fourth in the Western Conference backourt with over 749,000 votes. Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green are third and sixth, respectively, in the West frontcourt. The Warriors, Lakers and Nets&nbsp;

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the early leaders after the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Stephen Curry (West guards), Kevin Durant (East frontcourt), DeMar DeRozan (East guards) and LeBron James (West frontcourt) continue to be the top vote-getters at their respective position groups in the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot. <a href="https://t.co/dAaVBHrXi5">pic.twitter.com/dAaVBHrXi5</a>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1481687564079845378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>

<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

James, Curry and Kevin Durant have each racked up over 4 million votes so far. DeMar DeRozan leads the Easter's backcourt with 2.97 million votes.&nbsp;
Klay Thompson is fourth in the Western Conference backourt with over 749,000 votes. Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green are third and sixth, respectively, in the West frontcourt. The Warriors, Lakers and Nets are each tied for the most players represented with four apiece.
The fan vote accounts for 25 percent of the overal vote for NBA All-Star Game starters. It has zero effect on the reserves, which are decided entirely by NBA head coaches

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the early leaders after the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Stephen Curry (West guards), Kevin Durant (East frontcourt), DeMar DeRozan (East guards) and LeBron James (West frontcourt) continue to be the top vote-getters at their respective position groups in the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot. <a href="https://t.co/dAaVBHrXi5">pic.twitter.com/dAaVBHrXi5</a>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1481687564079845378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote>

<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

James, Curry and Kevin Durant have each racked up over 4 million votes so far. DeMar DeRozan leads the Easter's backcourt with 2.97 million votes.&nbsp;
Klay Thompson is fourth in the Western Conference backourt with over 749,000 votes. Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green are third and sixth, respectively, in the West frontcourt. The Warriors, Lakers and Nets are each tied for the most players represented with four apiece.
The fan vote accounts for 25 percent of the overal vote for NBA All-Star Game starters. It has zero effect on the reserves, which are decided entirely by NBA head coaches.

James, Curry and Kevin Durant have each racked up over 4 million votes so far.

LeBron James, Steph Curry lead second All-Star fan voting returns

&nbsp;
Source: Michael Scotto/HoopsHype

&nbsp;Chicago is open to upgrading their roster but doesn&rsquo;t want to part with&nbsp;Patrick Williams. However,&nbsp;Coby White&nbsp;is available for the right upgrade, according to rival executives.&nbsp;
Source: Michael Scotto/HoopsHype

&nbsp;Chicago is open to upgrading their roster but doesn&rsquo;t want to part with&nbsp;Patrick Williams. However,&nbsp;Coby White&nbsp;is available for the right upgrade, according to rival executives.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;White has had a resurgence in his third year with the Bulls. Now coming off the bench, he is&nbsp;

&nbsp;Chicago is open to upgrading their roster but doesn&rsquo;t want to part with&nbsp;Patrick Williams. However,&nbsp;Coby White&nbsp;is available for the right upgrade, according to rival executives.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;White has had a resurgence in his third year with the Bulls. Now coming off the bench, he is averaging 11.7 points per game and shooting a career-best 38.8% from beyond the arc.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Chicago is open to upgrading their roster but doesn&rsquo;t want to part with&nbsp;Patrick Williams. However,&nbsp;Coby White&nbsp;is available for the right upgrade, according to rival executives.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;White has had a resurgence in his third year with the Bulls. Now coming off the bench, he is averaging 11.7 points per game and shooting a career-best 38.8% from beyond the arc. Chicago is 27-12 and currently atop the Eastern Conference standings.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Chicago is open to upgrading their roster but doesn&rsquo;t want to part with&nbsp;Patrick Williams. However,&nbsp;Coby White&nbsp;is available for the right upgrade, according to rival executives.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;White has had a r in his third year with the Bulls. Now coming off the bench, he is averaging 11.7 points per game and shooting a career-best 38.8% from beyond the arc. Chicago is 27-12 and currently atop the Eastern Conference standings.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Chicago is open to upgrading their roster but doesn&rsquo;t want to part with&nbsp;Patrick Williams. However,&nbsp;Coby White&nbsp;is available for the right upgrade, according to rival executives.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;White has had a solid run in his third year with the Bulls. Now coming off the bench, he is averaging 11.7 points per game and shooting a career-best 38.8% from beyond the arc. Chicago is 27-12 and currently atop the Eastern Conference standings.&nbsp;

White is averaging 11.7 points per game and shooting a career-best 38.8% from beyond the arc.

Bulls making Coby White available for trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their due diligence around the league, and expressed interest in Raptors guard&nbsp;Gary Trent Jr., according to league sources.
Source: Michael Scotto/HoopsHype
&nbsp;

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their due diligence around the league, and expressed interest in Raptors guard&nbsp;Gary Trent Jr., according to league sources.
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their due diligence around the league, and expressed interest in Raptors guard&nbsp;Gary Trent Jr., according to league sources.
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS: Trent is having a solid year with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 16.1 points

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their due diligence around the league, and expressed interest in Raptors guard&nbsp;Gary Trent Jr., according to league sources.
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS: Trent is having a solid year with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 16.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their due diligence around the league, and expressed interest in Raptors guard&nbsp;Gary Trent Jr., according to league sources.
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS: Trent is having a solid year with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 16.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. The 23-year-old is second on the team with a 36.8% three-point clip.&nbsp;

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their due diligence around the league, and expressed interest in Raptors guard&nbsp;Gary Trent Jr., according to league sources.
Source: <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-preview-lakers-celtics-bulls-hawks-rockets-clippers-thunder-mavs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Scotto/HoopsHype</a>
ANALYSIS: Trent is having a solid year with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 16.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. The 23-year-old is second on the team with a 36.8% three-point clip. He joined Toronto after being traded from the Portland Trail Blazers last season in exchange for Norman Powell.

Trent is having a solid year with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 16.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game.

Lakers have expressed trade interest in Gary Trent Jr.

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1481663920888635394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York. The third-year wing was the&nbsp;

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1481663920888635394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York. The third-year wing was the No. 10 overall pick to Atlanta in the 2019&nbsp;

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1481663920888635394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York. The third-year wing was the No. 10 overall pick to Atlanta in the 2019 NBA Draft. Reddish is averaging 11.9&nbsp;

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1481663920888635394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York. The third-year wing was the No. 10 overall pick to Atlanta in the 2019 NBA Draft. Reddish is averaging 11.9 points per game off the bench this season.&nbsp;

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1481663920888635394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York. The third-year wing was the No. 10 overall pick to Atlanta in the 2019 NBA Draft. Reddish is averaging 11.9 points per game off the bench this season. Hill, a veteran wing, is out for the season due to a torn hamstring.

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1481663920888635394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York. The third-year wing was the No. 10 overall pick to Atlanta in the 2019 NBA Draft. Reddish is averaging 11.9 points per game off the bench this season and shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc. Hill, a veteran wing, is out for the season due to a torn hamstring.

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1481663920888635394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York. The third-year wing was the No. 10 overall pick to Atlanta in the 2019 NBA Draft. Reddish is averaging 11.9 points per game off the bench this season and shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc. Hill, a veteran wing, is out for the season due to a torn hamstring.
Wojnarowski adds the Kevin Knox will also be traded from New York to Atlanta in the deal. Knox was the No. 9 pick in the&nbsp;

ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a deal that includes a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte. Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1481663920888635394" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York. The third-year wing was the No. 10 overall pick to Atlanta in the 2019 NBA Draft. Reddish is averaging 11.9 points per game off the bench this season and shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc. Hill, a veteran wing, is out for the season due to a torn hamstring.
Wojnarowski adds the Kevin Knox will also be traded from New York to Atlanta in the deal. Knox was the No. 9 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Reddish rejoins Duke teammate RJ Barrett in New York after three seasons with the Hawks.

ATL trades Cam Reddish, Solomon Hill to NYK for Kevin Knox, draft pick

With Leonard's injury coming in the second round of last year's playoffs, Clippers brass approached team governor Steve Ballmer about treating this 2021-22 season as more of "a gap year," league sources told B/R, and Ballmer gave his approval to take a page of out of Golden State's recent team-building pamphlet.
...Rival executives have since gathered that Los Angeles is willing to discuss the majority of its veteran roster in trade scenarios. "They're pretty much open for business for anyone except their main guys and Terance Mann. I think they really are fine falling out of the playoffs and regrouping for next year," said one Western Conference official.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952391-paul-george-injury-could-dictate-la-clippers-direction-at-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to Fischer, the Clippers are "operating under the assumption" that Paul George will be out for the remainder of the season due to a UCL injury in his elbow. Kawhi Leonard is also still rehabbing his torn ACL. L.A. is 21-21 on the season but 5-9 since Dec. 15.

The Clippers could reportedly opt to enter a Warriors-like mini-rebuild.

Clippers reportedly willing to discuss 'majority of veterans' in trades

Quin Snyder on center position for Jazz tonight: 'Well, it's a position'

Quin Snyder on center position for Jazz tonight: 'Well, it's a position.'

Quin Snyder on what he's doing at center tonight: "Well, it's a position."

Quin Snyder on center position tonight: "Well, it's a position."
Source:&nbsp;

Quin Snyder on center position tonight: "Well, it's a position."
Source: Andy Larsen/

Quin Snyder on center position tonight: "Well, it's a position."
Source: Andy Larsen/Salt Lake Tribune

Quin Snyder on center position tonight: "Well, it's a position."
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/andyblarsen/status/1481421209434656768?s=20">Andy Larsen/Salt Lake Tribune</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Jazz are without centers Rudy Gobert, Hassan Whiteside,

Quin Snyder on center position tonight: "Well, it's a position."
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/andyblarsen/status/1481421209434656768?s=20">Andy Larsen/Salt Lake Tribune</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Jazz are without centers Rudy Gobert, Hassan Whiteside, and Udoka&nbsp;

Quin Snyder on center position tonight: "Well, it's a position."
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/andyblarsen/status/1481421209434656768?s=20">Andy Larsen/Salt Lake Tribune</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
The Jazz are without centers Rudy Gobert, Hassan Whiteside, and Udoka Azubuike tonight.
They are currently projected to start the&nbsp;

Quin Snyder on center position tonight: "Well, it's a position."
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/andyblarsen/status/1481421209434656768?s=20">Andy Larsen/Salt Lake Tribune</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
The Jazz are without centers Rudy Gobert, Hassan Whiteside, and Udoka Azubuike tonight.
They are currently projected to start the 6'6" forward Eric Paschall at center tonight.&nbsp;

Quin Snyder on center position tonight: "Well, it's a position."

Quin Snyder on center for Jazz tonight: 'Well, it's a position'

James Harden and Kyrie Irving will play tonight vs the Bulls.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1481417783447629826?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

James Harden and Kyrie Irving will play tonight vs the Bulls.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1481417783447629826?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Harden had missed the last game with a knee hyperextension while Irving&nbsp;

James Harden and Kyrie Irving will play tonight vs the Bulls.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1481417783447629826?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Harden had missed the last game with a knee hyperextension in which Irving suffered an ankle injury.
It is a bit suprising to see them already back to the court, though it is invaluable for the Nets 'Big 3' of Harden, Irving, and Durant to get more experience playing together.
&nbsp;

James Harden and Kyrie Irving will play tonight vs the Bulls.

James Harden and Kyrie Irving to play tonight vs. Bulls

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves&nbsp;

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference&nbsp;

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.&nbsp;

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Amick reports that the&nbsp;

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Amick reports that the Hawks, Pacers, Kings and Trail Blazers are also&nbsp;

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Amick reports that the Hawks, Pacers, Kings and Trail Blazers are also among the&nbsp;

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Amick reports that the Hawks, Pacers, Kings and Trail Blazers are also among the teams pursuing a Simmons trade.&nbsp;

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Amick reports that the Hawks, Pacers, Kings and Trail Blazers are also among the teams pursuing a Simmons trade. Towns and Edwards are both averaging over 22 points per game this season.

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Amick reports that the Hawks, Pacers, Kings and Trail Blazers are also among the teams pursuing a Simmons trade. Towns and Edwards are both averaging over 22 points per game this season. Krawczynski&nbsp;

The Timberwolves have maintained interest in Simmons throughout this saga.
The Wolves continue to have conversations with Philadelphia, but the challenge has been finding common ground to meet Morey&rsquo;s high demands. Karl-Anthony Towns and&nbsp;<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/timberwolves/anthony-edwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Edwards</a>&nbsp;are off the table in any discussions.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3066096/2022/01/12/nba-trade-deadline-looms-but-ben-simmons-remains-a-sixer-what-do-we-know-and-which-teams-could-deal-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Amick and Jon Krawcynzski/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Amick reports that the Hawks, Pacers, Kings and Trail Blazers are also among the teams pursuing a Simmons trade. Towns and Edwards are both averaging over 22 points per game this season.&nbsp;
Amick adds: "In terms of Minnesota&rsquo;s level of interest, multiple rival executives have indicated that the Timberwolves aren&rsquo;t expected to do anything else trade wise that might take them out of the running for Simmons so long as they&rsquo;re still in it."

The Timberwolves have won nine of their last 15 games and are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.

Wolves interested in Ben Simmons, Towns and Edwards untouchable

&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>

<a class="link rapid-noclick-resp" href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/portland/" data-ylk="slk:Portland Trail Blazers">ortland Trail Blazers</a>&nbsp;star&nbsp;<a class="link rapid-noclick-resp" href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/5012/" data-ylk="slk:Damian Lillard">Damian Lillard</a>&nbsp;will undergo surgery Thursday to address his abdomen injury and he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>

<a class="link rapid-noclick-resp" href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/portland/" data-ylk="slk:Portland Trail Blazers">ortland Trail Blazers</a>&nbsp;star&nbsp;Damian Lillard&nbsp;will undergo surgery Thursday to address his abdomen injury and he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>

Portland Trail Blazers&nbsp;star&nbsp;Damian Lillard&nbsp;will undergo surgery Thursday to address his abdomen injury and he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

Portland Trail Blazers&nbsp;star&nbsp;Damian Lillard&nbsp;will undergo surgery Thursday to address his abdomen injury and he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Portland's superstar will be out for the available future as the Blazers continue to struggle.&nbsp;

Portland Trail Blazers&nbsp;star&nbsp;Damian Lillard&nbsp;will undergo surgery Thursday to address his abdomen injury and he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Portland's superstar will be out for the available future as the Blazers continue to struggle. Lillard was averaging 24.0 points and 7.3 assists per game&nbsp;

Portland Trail Blazers&nbsp;star&nbsp;Damian Lillard&nbsp;will undergo surgery Thursday to address his abdomen injury and he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Portland's superstar will be out for the available future as the Blazers continue to struggle. Lillard was averaging 24.0 points and 7.3 assists per game in&nbsp;

Portland Trail Blazers&nbsp;star&nbsp;Damian Lillard&nbsp;will undergo surgery Thursday to address his abdomen injury and he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Portland's superstar will be out for the available future as the Blazers continue to struggle. Lillard was averaging 24.0 points and 7.3 assists per game in 29 games prior to injury.&nbsp;

Portland Trail Blazers&nbsp;star&nbsp;Damian Lillard&nbsp;will undergo surgery Thursday to address his abdomen injury and he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-damian-lillard-to-be-sidelined-at-least-6-8-weeks-after-abdominal-surgery-224953181.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes/Yahoo Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Portland's superstar will be out for the available future as the Blazers continue to struggle. Lillard was averaging 24.0 points and 7.3 assists per game in 29 games prior to injury. The Blazers are just 16-24 with five wins since the start of December.

Portland's superstar will be out for the available future as the Blazers continue to struggle.

Damian Lillard to be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks after abdominal surgery

Competing executives say Orlando is shopping Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, but several are curious what the Magic do with Mo Bamba.
Source: Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report

Competing executives say Orlando is shopping Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, but several are curious what the Magic do with Mo Bamba.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

Competing executives say Orlando is shopping Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, but several are curious what the Magic do with Mo Bamba.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS: Harris and Toss

Competing executives say Orlando is shopping Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, but several are curious what the Magic do with Mo Bamba.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS: Harris and Ross have both been productive veterans for the Magic, who are still in the midst of re-tooling with youn prospects.&nbsp;

Competing executives say Orlando is shopping Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, but several are curious what the Magic do with Mo Bamba.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS: Harris and Ross have both been productive veterans for the Magic, who are still in the midst of re-tooling with youn prospects. Harris is averaging 11.6&nbsp;

Competing executives say Orlando is shopping Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, but several are curious what the Magic do with Mo Bamba.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS: Harris and Ross have both been productive veterans for the Magic, who are still in the midst of re-tooling with youn prospects. Harris is averaging 11.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting a solid 37.2% from three. Ross, meanwhile, is&nbsp;

Competing executives say Orlando is shopping Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, but several are curious what the Magic do with Mo Bamba.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS: Harris and Ross have both been productive veterans for the Magic, who are still in the midst of re-tooling with youn prospects. Harris is averaging 11.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting a solid 37.2% from three. Ross, meanwhile, is averaging 12.8 points per game but shooting a career-low 30.6% on three-pointers.&nbsp;

Competing executives say Orlando is shopping Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, but several are curious what the Magic do with Mo Bamba.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS: Harris and Ross have both been productive veterans for the Magic, who are still in the midst of re-tooling with young prospects. Harris is averaging 11.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting a solid 37.2% from three. Ross, meanwhile, is averaging 12.8 points per game but shooting a career-low 30.6% on three-pointers.&nbsp;

Harris and Ross have both been productive veterans for the Magic, who are still in the midst of re-tooling with young prospects.

Magic reportedly shopping Gary Harris, Terrence Ross in trade talks

As noted, the Pistons are believed to be targeting a big man with their projected cap room this summer. Deandre Ayton may be their primary target, but many around the league expect the Phoenix Suns to retain him despite failing to reach an extension with him before the season.
Source: Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report

As noted, the Pistons are believed to be targeting a big man with their projected cap room this summer. Deandre Ayton may be their primary target, but many around the league expect the Phoenix Suns to retain him despite failing to reach an extension with him before the season.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

As noted, the Pistons are believed to be targeting a big man with their projected cap room this summer. Deandre Ayton may be their primary target, but many around the league expect the Phoenix Suns to retain him despite failing to reach an extension with him before the season.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ayton will be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Suns have the ability to match any contract offered. The&nbsp;

As noted, the Pistons are believed to be targeting a big man with their projected cap room this summer. Deandre Ayton may be their primary target, but many around the league expect the Phoenix Suns to retain him despite failing to reach an extension with him before the season.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ayton will be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Suns have the ability to match any contract offered. The 23-year-old is averaging 16.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game with Phoenix this season, anchoring one of the NBA's best teams. The Suns did not offer&nbsp;

As noted, the Pistons are believed to be targeting a big man with their projected cap room this summer. Deandre Ayton may be their primary target, but many around the league expect the Phoenix Suns to retain him despite failing to reach an extension with him before the season.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ayton will be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Suns have the ability to match any contract offered. The 23-year-old is averaging 16.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game with Phoenix this season, anchoring one of the NBA's best teams. Detroit recently acquired a young center in Bol Bol from the Denver Nuggets.

As noted, the Pistons are believed to be targeting a big man with their projected cap room this summer. Deandre Ayton may be their primary target, but many around the league expect the Phoenix Suns to retain him despite failing to reach an extension with him before the season.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952328-nba-rumors-binge-a-desperate-ben-simmons-suitor-how-lakers-can-keep-monk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Pincus/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ayton will be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Suns have the ability to match any contract offer. The 23-year-old is averaging 16.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game with Phoenix this season, anchoring one of the NBA's best teams. Detroit recently acquired a young center in Bol Bol from the Denver Nuggets.

Ayton will be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Suns have the ability to match any contract offered.

Report: Pistons may target Deandre Ayton, Suns expected to keep him

The Cavaliers are among interested teams in LeVert, those sources said, as he would provide a combo guard able to handle the ball and playmaker in the season-ending absence of&nbsp;Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic
&nbsp;

The Cavaliers are among interested teams in LeVert, those sources said, as he would provide a combo guard able to handle the ball and playmaker in the season-ending absence of&nbsp;Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3060724/2022/01/10/update-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-frustrated-hawks-star-john-collins-a-possible-match-nba-news-and-notes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;LeVert&nbsp;

The Cavaliers are among interested teams in LeVert, those sources said, as he would provide a combo guard able to handle the ball and playmaker in the season-ending absence of&nbsp;Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3060724/2022/01/10/update-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-frustrated-hawks-star-john-collins-a-possible-match-nba-news-and-notes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;LeVert has not played this calendar year since joining the league

The Cavaliers are among interested teams in LeVert, those sources said, as he would provide a combo guard able to handle the ball and playmaker in the season-ending absence of&nbsp;Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3060724/2022/01/10/update-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-frustrated-hawks-star-john-collins-a-possible-match-nba-news-and-notes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;LeVert has not played this calendar year since joining the league's health and safety protocols. But the wing was averaging&nbsp;

The Cavaliers are among interested teams in LeVert, those sources said, as he would provide a combo guard able to handle the ball and playmaker in the season-ending absence of&nbsp;Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3060724/2022/01/10/update-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-frustrated-hawks-star-john-collins-a-possible-match-nba-news-and-notes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;LeVert has not played this calendar year since joining the league's health and safety protocols. But the wing was averaging 17.8 points and 4.0 assists per game prior to being sidelined. With the Pacers reportedly looking towards a rebuild, a LeVert trade could make sense for both sides.&nbsp;

The Cavaliers are among interested teams in LeVert, those sources said, as he would provide a combo guard able to handle the ball and playmaker in the season-ending absence of&nbsp;Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3060724/2022/01/10/update-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-frustrated-hawks-star-john-collins-a-possible-match-nba-news-and-notes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;LeVert has not played this calendar year since joining the league's health and safety protocols. But the wing was averaging 17.8 points and 4.0 assists per game prior to being sidelined. With the Pacers reportedly looking towards a rebuild, a LeVert trade could make sense for both sides.&nbsp;
On Indiana star Domantas Sabonis, Charania wrote: "The Pacers have an extremely high value on Sabonis, rival executives say, which makes a trade unlikelier for the two-time All-Star big man."

LeVert has not played this calendar year since joining the league's health and safety protocols.