Pistons, Rockets Agree to Three-Player Trade

The Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets have agreed to a trade that sends Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton to Detroit and Joel Anthony and a protected 2016 first-round pick to Houston, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. The Rockets’ interest in Motiejunas was first reported by ESPN’s Marc Stein.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Ryan Anderson Addresses Trade Rumors

One of the hottest names on this year’s trade rumor circuit is New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson. The veteran will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and will likely demand a huge payday with the salary cap expected to rise close to $90 million. As we approach today’s deadline, Anderson has been linked […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: HEAT Trade Jarnell Stokes to Pelicans

This won’t exaclty rev up the deadline, but the Heat have traded Jarnell Stokes. Details coming, likely just a small salary dump. via Zach Lowe of ESPN Per Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Stokes will be traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. The HEAT included more than $700,000 in cash going to New Orleans in […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bucks Interested in Kendall Marshall?

As Bucks search for ways to reshape guard depth, they’ve checked on bringing back 76ers Kendall Marshall. For now, no traction. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Hawks Passing On Deadline Deals

The Atlanta Hawks have been working the phones for the last few weeks to see what they can do to improve their team now and in the future. With the trade deadline a few hours away there is a growing sense the Hawks may do nothing at all. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rockets, Jazz No Longer Discussing Lawson Deal?

Sources: Rockets, Jazz had casual talks on Ty Lawson, but those ended. Both teams moved on. Another thing: Rockets won’t buy out Lawson. via Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks Receiving Interest For Willy Hernangomez

The New York Knicks are receiving interest in one of their few assets, the rights to Willy Hernangomez, a source told Sportando. Several teams are calling to check availability on Hernangomez rights; the Knicks are very high on the Spanish kid but their lack of assets may force them to move him in a trade, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mirza Teletovic To The Milwaukee Bucks?

According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Milwaukee Bucks are interested in Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic. Stein’s report indicates that the Bucks would like to utilize one of their two trade exceptions to make the deal work. However, to make this move work under the salary cap guidelines, Milwaukee would have to send an asset […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunder May Make a Move Before Deadline

The Oklahoma City Thunder made an aggressive trade last year at the deadline and it’s expected they will again trigger something today. As things stand today, the Thunder are $12.417 million over the luxury tax line and facing a tax bill of more than $22.29 million. It’s believed that the Thunder have made both Steve […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021