The NBA offseason is in full swing and we’re about to enter free agency at 6:00 p.m. EST this evening. With that in mind, rumors are going to be flying and have already started doing just that.
Already, we have seen the San Antonio Spurs trade star guard Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. There are rumblings about other big names being traded like Malcolm Brogdon of the Indiana Pacers and John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks. Fans are going to have no shortage of entertainment this offseason.
While the NBA Free Agency talent pool is relatively low this offseason, there are still some nice pieces available. Among the potentially available players are Collin Sexton and Deande Ayton. Both players have been receiving a lot of hype.
Let’s take a look at some of the latest intel regarding free agency and trade talks around the NBA.
Malcolm Brogdon Trade Talks Are Heating Up
Prior to the NBA Draft, many expected Brogdon to get traded. He didn’t get moved during the draft, but there is no question that he will be moved this offseason. As of right now, trade talks surrounding Brogdon are beginning to heat up.
According to one league source, the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies have also had interest in Brogdon, in addition to teams like the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards. There is a rising feeling around the league that Brogdon will be traded in the very near future.
Eric Gordon To The 76ers?
The 76ers are going to be a very busy franchise this offseason as they look to get over the hump and into serious NBA Finals contention. Over the last 48 hours, the 76ers have engaged the Rockets in trade discussions for veteran shooting guard Eric Gordon.
It appears that the two sides would be looking to bring a third team into these discussions to take on veteran forward Tobias Harris from the 76ers.
Is John Collins Still Going To Be On The Move?
Yes. That’s the short answer to the above question. The Hawks are still very motivated to move Collins at some point this offseason, but they want to make the right deal.
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The Spurs did not have interest in Collins being a part of the trade package for Dejounte Murray. However, teams like the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, and Miami Heat have all had interest. Collins is still very likely to be moved.
Where Will Deandre Ayton End Up?
There is rising speculation around the NBA that Ayton will end up being shipped to the Indiana Pacers in a deal involving Myles Turner. While that is just speculation at this point, there are some legs to it. Indiana had interest in swapping Domantas Sabonis for Ayton before they pulled the trigger on the trade for Tyrese Haliburton with the Kings.
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While the Pacers are a serious threat to land Ayton, the Spurs are still very much involved in discussions. Another team to watch could be the Hawks, who still have interest as well. Also, don’t count out the Suns repairing their relationship with Ayton to keep him around.
What Is The Market Like For Collin Sexton?
Just a few short weeks ago, the market for Sexton was looking very extensive. At least four or five teams were expected to pursue him in free agency. Unfortunately for Sexton, the Pistons and Pacers both found new dynamic guards in the NBA Draft.
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Right now, the expectation around the league is that Sexton will re-sign with the Cavaliers. He could still head elsewhere, but right now Cleveland seems to be a good bet to keep their young scoring guard.
