Other Key Intel & Rumors From Around the NBA:
Atlanta Hawks: Sources tell NBA Analysis Network that the Hawks are showing interest in Raptors’ veteran guard Goran Dragic. Atlanta has been looking for another primary facilitator next to Trae Young and the team is open to discussing deals centered around Danilo Gallinari and Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Raptors have been looking to trade Dragic and his expiring contract for “win-now” assets since the start of the season.
Boston Celtics: Dennis Schroder remains the key talking point on the Celtics, as the Bucks and Bulls have shown the most trade interest. Josh Richardson also continues to draw interest from the Timberwolves, Lakers, and Jazz. Boston is expected to utilize at least one of their trade exceptions to bring in another impactful scorer on the wing.
Houston Rockets: D.J. Augustin could be traded, but is expected to be a prime buyout candidate this season. John Wall and Christian Wood are not expected to be on the move ahead of Thursday’s deadline barring some drastic change. Houston continues to field calls from numerous playoff contenders for Eric Gordon.
Indiana Pacers: After sending Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento, the Pacers seem content with their new core of Brogdon, Haliburton, Duarte, Hield, and Turner. Indiana is still interested in flipping Ricky Rubio’s expiring contract for anything if possible.
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Minnesota Timberwolves: Malik Beasley and Taurean Prince are the two players the Timberwolves are dangling in trade talks to try and upgrade their secondary talent. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported that a first-round pick could pry Beasley away from Minnesota.
Oklahoma City Thunder: The Thunder are interested in getting involved in multi-team trade in the sense of taking back unwanted salaries if they are to be rewarded with draft compensation. Kenrich Williams also remains on the trade block as a low-cost bench target.
Toronto Raptors: Toronto’s search for a reliable center continues, as they have been targeting Myles Turner, Jakob Poeltl, and Christian Wood in recent weeks. There is a level of interest in adding an experienced secondary talent like Danilo Gallinari from the Hawks in a Dragic trade as well.
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Washington Wizards: Finding a way to add another star next to Bradley Beal remains a goal of the Wizards and they are committed to building around Beal. There has been no word though on whether or not the Wizards’ All-Star will request a trade in the offseason should the team miss the play-in tournament. Pistons’ forward Jerami Grant remains high on their wish list.
