Trade Deadline Intel from Jake Fischer (Wizards targeting Sabonis)
Posted: Wed Feb 2, 2022 2:51 pm
* Washington Wizards are being described as one of the more active teams on the NBA trade market.
* Wizards have discussed adding Jerami Grant and Domantas Sabonis.
* Bradley Beal has signaled plans to re-sign in Washington this summer. The Wizards can offer Beal a five-year, $242 million extension, that's one year and roughly $60 million more than any rival can present.
* The Wizards have given no indications they'll entertain a Beal trade this month. Executives near and far are bracing against a perceivably developing trend, where stars like Ben Simmons request a trade shortly after signing a lucrative extension.
* The Pacers are seeking a package similar to or greater than the haul Nikola Vucevic drew for the Orlando Magic. Only Sacramento, New Orleans and Washington have been linked as Sabonis suitors.
* Washington would likely have to part with at least two of Rui Hachimura, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert, with additional salary of either Thomas Bryant or Montrezl Harrell, plus further draft capital. And that still might not reach Indiana's high asking price.
* The Wizards recently made outgoing calls assessing Harrell's trade value. Rival teams believe Washington is showcasing Bryant ahead of the deadline.
* The Pacers front office was high on Hachimura ahead of the 2019 draft, was also considering Kispert this last draft.
* The Wizards have made Spencer Dinwiddie available. It is difficult to imagine a wide market after he signed a three-year, $54 million contract.
* Harrison Barnes had been mentioned as a primary target for Utah. But Joe Ingles' ACL injury has now further limited the Utah Jazz's flexibility.
* The Cavs have placed calls on Eric Gordon and Caris LeVert. Both asking prices have been described as too high for Cleveland.
* Toronto has phoned rival teams gauging what Dragic and a first-round pick could bring. Robert Williams has been mentioned as a name on Toronto's list of big-man targets.
* Robert Covington has been described as the most likely Trail Blazer dealt before Feb. 10. While momentum has seemed to stall on any Jusuf Nurkic trade, Ben McLemore's name has emerged in recent conversations.
* Minnesota is exploring trade avenues involving Patrick Beverley and Malik Beasley. Marcus Smart has been mentioned as a target.
* Boston continues searching for landing spots for Dennis Schroder and Josh Richardson. A framework of Schroder to Chicago for Troy Brown Jr. and a second-round pick has circulated around the league, while the Jazz have been consistently mentioned as a possible destination for Richardson.
* The Lakers are searching to find Kent Bazemore a new home. While it's believed Paul Millsap would prefer to land in Chicago, having a connection to Arturas Karnisovas from their shared Denver days, Lakers have been mentioned as a suitor should he reach the buyout market.
* The Pelicans have become repeatedly linked to Eric Gordon. New Orleans has registered interest in various Trail Blazers, particularly Covington and CJ McCollum. The Pelicans are also said to be revisiting a trade package for Harrison Barnes that was discussed as a potential sign-and-trade for Josh Hart this past offseason.
* Phoenix has maintained its efforts to move Dario Saric, and the Suns are searching for an upgrade to their wing rotation. Eric Gordon has been linked as a possible target.
* New York is looking to free playing time for Cam Reddish. Nerlens Noel, Evan Fournier, Alec Burks and Kemba Walker are all considered available.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2953006-trade-deadline-intel-wizards-among-nbas-most-active-shoppers-eyeing-sabonis
* Wizards have discussed adding Jerami Grant and Domantas Sabonis.
* Bradley Beal has signaled plans to re-sign in Washington this summer. The Wizards can offer Beal a five-year, $242 million extension, that's one year and roughly $60 million more than any rival can present.
* The Wizards have given no indications they'll entertain a Beal trade this month. Executives near and far are bracing against a perceivably developing trend, where stars like Ben Simmons request a trade shortly after signing a lucrative extension.
* The Pacers are seeking a package similar to or greater than the haul Nikola Vucevic drew for the Orlando Magic. Only Sacramento, New Orleans and Washington have been linked as Sabonis suitors.
* Washington would likely have to part with at least two of Rui Hachimura, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert, with additional salary of either Thomas Bryant or Montrezl Harrell, plus further draft capital. And that still might not reach Indiana's high asking price.
* The Wizards recently made outgoing calls assessing Harrell's trade value. Rival teams believe Washington is showcasing Bryant ahead of the deadline.
* The Pacers front office was high on Hachimura ahead of the 2019 draft, was also considering Kispert this last draft.
* The Wizards have made Spencer Dinwiddie available. It is difficult to imagine a wide market after he signed a three-year, $54 million contract.
* Harrison Barnes had been mentioned as a primary target for Utah. But Joe Ingles' ACL injury has now further limited the Utah Jazz's flexibility.
* The Cavs have placed calls on Eric Gordon and Caris LeVert. Both asking prices have been described as too high for Cleveland.
* Toronto has phoned rival teams gauging what Dragic and a first-round pick could bring. Robert Williams has been mentioned as a name on Toronto's list of big-man targets.
* Robert Covington has been described as the most likely Trail Blazer dealt before Feb. 10. While momentum has seemed to stall on any Jusuf Nurkic trade, Ben McLemore's name has emerged in recent conversations.
* Minnesota is exploring trade avenues involving Patrick Beverley and Malik Beasley. Marcus Smart has been mentioned as a target.
* Boston continues searching for landing spots for Dennis Schroder and Josh Richardson. A framework of Schroder to Chicago for Troy Brown Jr. and a second-round pick has circulated around the league, while the Jazz have been consistently mentioned as a possible destination for Richardson.
* The Lakers are searching to find Kent Bazemore a new home. While it's believed Paul Millsap would prefer to land in Chicago, having a connection to Arturas Karnisovas from their shared Denver days, Lakers have been mentioned as a suitor should he reach the buyout market.
* The Pelicans have become repeatedly linked to Eric Gordon. New Orleans has registered interest in various Trail Blazers, particularly Covington and CJ McCollum. The Pelicans are also said to be revisiting a trade package for Harrison Barnes that was discussed as a potential sign-and-trade for Josh Hart this past offseason.
* Phoenix has maintained its efforts to move Dario Saric, and the Suns are searching for an upgrade to their wing rotation. Eric Gordon has been linked as a possible target.
* New York is looking to free playing time for Cam Reddish. Nerlens Noel, Evan Fournier, Alec Burks and Kemba Walker are all considered available.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2953006-trade-deadline-intel-wizards-among-nbas-most-active-shoppers-eyeing-sabonis
