Several NBA All-Stars could find themselves with new homes after Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline. Our Chicago Bulls have already been busy, pulling off three deals thus far. Out are center Nikola Vucevic, shooting guard Kevin Huerter, point guard Jevon Carter and wing Emanuel Miller. In are guards Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons and Mike Conley Jr.
Will Chicago get into the mix for bigger pieces at the deadline?
We have new rumors about the future of 11-time All-Star LA Clippers point guard James Harden, 10-time All-Star Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, 10-time All-Star Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Anthony Davis, and three-time All-Star Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis.
Let’s dig in.
James Harden to Cleveland?
Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesIs the oft-traded former 2018 MVP forcing his way out of his latest stop? It sure sounds that way.
Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports that the Clippers have chatted extensively with the Cleveland Cavaliers about a potential blockbuster deal that would see the Cavs net James Harden in exchange for two-time Cleveland All-Star point guard Darius Garland.
Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko verifies the mutual interest in a possible deal.
The possible trade for a 36-year-old Harden would hinge on LA attaching future draft equity in a move, according to The Athletic’s Tony Jones, Dan Woike, Sam Amick and Law Murray.
Sources inform Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line that the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves have considered trading for Harden earlier this year, but neither is aggressively pursuing him at this stage.
Garland, who’s 10 years Harden’s junior, has been a bit disappointing this season, although he’s still averaging a solid 18.0 points on .451/.360/.861 shooting splits, 6.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Staying Put — For Now?
Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesAround the league, the two-time MVP is generally expected not to be moved at the trade deadline, sources tell Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN.
“Everyone is preparing for this to happen in the summer,” a Western Conference front office executive informed Windhorst and Bontemps.
The Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks are allegedly the teams most hopeful for a deal now.
Windhorst noted during an ESPN Cleveland interview that the Cleveland Cavaliers could get into the running for Antetokounmpo at the deadline.
Anthony Davis’ Shifting Price Tag
Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesThe Dallas Mavericks were initially seeking several future first-round picks in a possible Anthony Davis trade, according to Windhorst.
The 6-foot-10 big man is out indefinitely due to left hand ligament damage, although he is apparently hopeful that he can return to the court later this year. The injury has understandably chilled his trade market.
Windhorst suggests that, should Dallas really be motivated to move off The Brow’s money, it will likely need to lower that price.
Davis, 32, has been a 20.4-point, 11.1-rebound double-double machine when he has played, but he’s ony been healthy for 20 games this year in Dallas.
Domantas Sabonis Linked to an East Semi-Contender
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY SportsThe rising Toronto Raptors, looking to upgrade from the perennially-hurt Jakob Poeltl, have been sniffing around Sabonis.
James Ham of The Kings Beat reports that Toronto is apparently amenable to a three-for-one or even four-for-one exchange. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype agrees that the Raptors and Kings have discussed a Sabonis swap.
Per Ham, small forward RJ Barrett could be the foundation of either deal. Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, and even rookie big Collin Murray-Boyles are the other Raptors names that could be included — although Toronto understandaly wants to retain Murray-Boyles.
A back injury has limited Sabonis to just 18 healthy games, but he’s been averaging 18.5 points, 13.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.1 steals a night when healthy. He’s never been a great 3-point shooter, but he’s still a multifaceted center who can facilitate and score off the dribble, which could make him a unique asset on a chippy 30-21 Raptors squad.
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