[View the story “Latest updates and analysis from the trading block:” on Storify]
Latest updates and analysis from the trading block:
With the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching (Feb. 21), we at sportsnet.ca will do our best to keep you abreast of all of the trade rumours as there seem to be plenty of teams and players in play this year. Watch for our daily updates as the off-court action seems to be intensifying.
Storified by Kevin Nielsen· Sat, Feb 16 2013 16:04:56
The Raptors have been trying to peddle Andrea Bargnani to Charlotte but they would likely have to take back Ben Gordon in order to reach a deal according to ESPN’s Marc Stein.
All-Star Weekend trade rumble: Charlotte’s growing determination to move Ben Gordon has presented Toronto w/another Andrea Bargnani suitorMarc Stein
Sense I get, though, is that Toronto ain’t gonna bite on Bargs-for-Gordon deal. Raps have Terrence Ross & Alan Anderson playing well thereMarc Stein
Gordon easier to take back $-wise than Boozer w/one less year on deal, but Raps unlikely to just trade ex-No. 1 overall pick for sake of itMarc Stein
Sam Amico of Foxsports says that the Raptors have also been talking to Philadelphia about a deal involving Bargnani. The suspicion is, Spencer Hawes would head in the other direction in a deal. Probably not enough for the Raptors to pull the trigger there.
NBA trade buzz: Nets get set for deadlineWith the NBA trading deadline less than a week away, here is what’s making noise: * FOX Sports Ohio sources all but guarantee Atlanta for…
Doug Smith of the Toronto Star writes: My information remains as it was a week or so ago, there is no interest in taking on either Boozer or his more-costly contract.
Doug Smith’s Sports BlogYeah, slept in a bit today, sorry folks. – Matt Bonner slays me. You should have seen him sitting there yesterday entertaining the masses…
Both the Sporting News and Yahoo! Sports report that there continue to be talks between the Celtics and Clippers over Kevin Garnett. The Celtics centre maintains an off-season home in the L.A. area and it is believed that he might consider waiving his no-trade clause to go there although …
Kevin Garnett trade rumors: Celtics, Clippers continue to discuss deal for big manHOUSTON-Despite the stern denials that emerged in the wake of Sporting News’ report that the Los Angeles Clippers had approached the Bost…
Celtics beat reporter Gary Washburn is hearing otherwise from his sources:
Keep being told by NBA source that the #clippers and #celtics haven’t discussed KG and that Clips want no part of approaching luxury taxgary washburn
Kevin Garnett said there is no team he would be willing to waive his trade clause for. "I bleed green," he said #celtics #clippersgary washburn
On the other side of the deal, Chris Paul told USA Today’s Sam Amick that he is OK with the current roster the way it sits. Considering the fact that Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan can;t share the floor in crunch time due to poor free-throw shooting, maybe he shouldn’t be.
Chris Paul: Not pushing Clippers for Kevin Garnett tradeWestern Conference starting point guard Chris Paul spoke Saturday about the Clippers’ future. (Photo: Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports) HOUST…
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak told ESPN.com that he hasn’t talked with Celtics GM Danny Ainge in weeks, shooting down reports the two sides had discussed a Dwight Howard-Rajon Rondo deal.
Second-Half NBA StorylinesESPN
Veteran NBA scribe Chris Sheridan says that the Knicks are still shopping Iman Shumpert despite the constant public statements by coach MIke Woodson to the contrary.
Iman Shumpert trade possibilities increasingHOUSTON – The New York Knicks are still open to the possibility of trading second-year guard Iman Shumpert despite coach Mike Woodson’s d…
According to Golden State beat reporter Marcus Thompson, the Warriors aren’t interested in New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon because of his injury history and big paycheck.
Marcus Thompson’s post on Golden State Warriors | Latest updates on SuliaThe Warriors like Eric Gordon’s talent. What they don’t like is his injury history, especially the cartilage damage in his knee, especial…
