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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 their 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· Thu, Feb 14 2013 10:30:38
Will Boston be able to swing a deal for Josh Smith? Add his name to the long list of potential suitors for the Hawks forward.
I keep hearing Josh Smith’s primary destination is Boston.Gery Woelfel
Veteran NBA insider Ric Bucher believes the Hawks may be shopping Smith in order for him to see what teams would be willing to offer. This might allow them to re-sign him for less than the max next summer.
Ric Bucher’s post on Basketball | Latest updates on Suliahim as much as they want to show him his options and potentially utilize that to persuade him that staying in Atlanta for less than a max…
One team you can cross of that list are the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite recent reports that said they were shopping Evan Turner, they seem unlikely to make a deal that may not help them long-term according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In fact, Sixers general manager Tony DiLeo told the Philadelphia Daily News that his team wasn’t interested in making any trades at the moment and expected things to remain quiet over the next week.
Sixers’ trade denials believableMILWAUKEE – It’s not hard to believe general manager Tony DiLeo when he reiterates that the 76ers will not be making any moves before the…
There were recent rumours that the Charlotte Bobcats were looking to move Ben Gordon but after a recent row between the shooting guard and his coach, Mike Dunlap, Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski says that those efforts have intensified.
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Bucher also says that it is almost a certainty that the Utah Jazz will deal Paul Millsap although Al Jefferson seems to be garnering more interest.
Ric Bucher’s post on San Antonio Spurs | Latest updates on SuliaJazz big man to be dealt before the February trade deadline, an opposing team executive said there is more league-wide interest in Al Jef…
Quick update on the Andrea Bargnani situation, the Bulls remain interested but the Raptors really aren’t interested in going into luxury tax land to move his contract according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. He says there really isn’t a lengthy list of suitors for either player.
Is Josh Smith The Answer For Nets?ESPN
One team that is rarely mentioned in trade rumours are the Sacramento Kings. The ownership change hasn’t placed any limitations on the Kings according to Hoopsworld and the Kings are said to be shopping John Salmons and Fransisco Garcia although it remains unclear if anyone is interested in these limited wing players.
NBA AM: Knicks, Mavs and Pacers Are Talking DealsTrade Watch: Over the last week we have hit on the Bucks, Pistons, Jazz and Raptors on Monday, and the Blazers, Timberwolves, Nets and Ma…
It’s been a while since Eric Bledsoe’s name has been mentioned, but rest assured, the Clippers have to be exploring their options for the young point guard. ESPN’s Tom Haberstroh points out that he is the team’s most valuable trade asset if they are looking to upgrade for a stretch run.
Haberstroh: Intriguing trade deadline teamsCommentary Five teams to keep an eye on as the Feb. 21 deadline nears By Tom Haberstroh | ESPN Insider One team will catch us by surprise…
Yesterday, rumours indicated that Minnesota and New York had held talks but no names were mentioned. On the Knicks side of the court, it appears they might be interested in veteran point guard Luke Ridnour.
The New York Knicks have expressed interest in Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Luke Ridnour, according to source.Alex Kennedy
Mark Cuban says exactly what every NBA general manager is likely to say ahead of the trade deadline.
"We’re always opportunistic and we always will be.” #Mavs owner Mark Cuban said in regards to trade possibilitiesDwain Price
Much like the Sixers, the Rockets appear ready to stand pat this season. General manager Darryl Morey told USA Today’s Sam Amick that they will wait until the summer to upgrade the roster.
Houston Rockets GM: Another big trade unlikelyHouston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey says it’s very unlikely that he makes a trade before the deadline. Instead, he’ll likely use …
