Addressing a Friday report that stated the Pelicans have contacted Miami about Jimmy Butler, John Gambadoro of Arizona 98.7 tweets that New Orleans has “no interest” in trading for the Heat forward.
Butler doesn’t want to go to New Orleans and the Pelicans would be hard-pressed to add him in a swap involving Brandon Ingram without increasing their team salary, which they don’t want to do, Gambadoro notes (via Twitter), adding that he believes the Heat or Butler’s agent are using the Pelicans for leverage.
For what it’s worth, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line – who initially co-reported the Pelicans/Heat discussions along with Marc Stein – said in a Bleacher Report stream on Friday (video link) that while the two teams have talked, he doesn’t think Butler ending up in New Orleans “sounds likely at all.”
Here are a few more trade rumors from around the NBA:
- Despite some chatter from local media in San Antonio about the Spurs potentially gaining momentum toward a De’Aaron Fox trade, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (Twitter link) hears from a source with knowledge of the situation that “all is quiet as of now” and that no deal involving the Kings star appears imminent. If the Spurs do make a deal for Fox, it’s unlikely to include Stephon Castle, according to plugged-in Sacramento reporter Damien Barling of ESPN 1320 (Twitter link), who says indications are that San Antonio won’t be willing to give up the rookie guard.
- In another story for The Stein Line (Substack link), Fischer adds the Timberwolves to the list of teams that have inquired on Sixers big man Guerschon Yabusele. Philadelphia has received offers that include multiple second-round picks for Yabusele, according to Fischer.
- After Stein reported on Thursday that the Hawks are actively exploring potential Bogdan Bogdanovic trades, Fischer follows up (Substack link) by citing momentum toward a deal, with confidence rising in Atlanta that a deal will get down. However, both Stein and Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports (Twitter link) dispute that a deal with the Suns involving Jusuf Nurkic is among the options currently under consideration.
With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, there are plenty of rumors swirling around some big names in the league. Here are the latest trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler, the New Orleans Pelicans, De’Aaron Fox, the San Antonio Spurs, Guerschon Yabusele, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
1. Jimmy Butler: There have been reports that the Miami Heat are interested in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat are looking to add another star player to their roster and Butler could be the perfect fit.
2. New Orleans Pelicans: The Pelicans are reportedly open to trading some of their key players, including Jrue Holiday and JJ Redick. With the team struggling this season, they may be looking to shake up their roster and acquire some assets for the future.
3. De’Aaron Fox: The Sacramento Kings have received inquiries about point guard De’Aaron Fox, but it is unlikely that they will trade him. Fox is a key piece of their young core and the Kings are committed to building around him.
4. San Antonio Spurs: The Spurs are open to trading some of their veterans, including LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan. Both players have been mentioned in trade rumors, but it remains to be seen if the Spurs will pull the trigger on any deals.
5. Guerschon Yabusele: The Boston Celtics are reportedly looking to trade Guerschon Yabusele to clear up some cap space. Yabusele has struggled to find consistent playing time with the Celtics and a change of scenery could benefit both parties.
6. Minnesota Timberwolves: The Timberwolves are exploring trade options for Robert Covington and Jeff Teague. Both players have drawn interest from other teams and the Timberwolves could look to make a move before the deadline.
7. Bogdan Bogdanovic: The Sacramento Kings are fielding offers for Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is set to become a restricted free agent this summer. Several teams are reportedly interested in acquiring the sharpshooting guard, who could provide a boost to a contender’s bench.
As the trade deadline approaches, it will be interesting to see which of these rumors come to fruition and how they will impact the league’s landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on potential trades in the NBA.
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