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NBA has absolutely screwed the Heat in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks
The Miami Heat are in desperate need of a big move, but the NBA appears deadset against them making a blockbuster trade.
Amid a slow start this season that has them hovering around the play-in mix in the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors are unlikely to significantly shake up their roster prior to the trade deadline.
Golden State has been in talks with three NBA rivals, with an eye on bolstering its roster prior to the Feb. 5 league trade deadline.
During these talks, they’ve been linked to two-time NBA All-Star Zach LaVine of the Sacramento Kings as well as Kings guard Malik Monk and Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant.
League insiders believe Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis trades are more likely in the offseason than at the deadline.
An ex-NBA veteran floated a Lakers trade idea that would send LeBron James back to the Cavaliers in a potential reunion scenario.
"The Spurs plan to utilize Kelly Olynyk’s $13.4 million expiring contract in trade talks," Sidery said. Olynyk has played in 18 games this season, averaging four points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists. He's shooting 51.1% from the field, 29.2% from deep and 73.9% from the line.
Other defensive wings might be available — Derrick Jones Jr. (Clippers), Terrance Mann (Nets), Andrew Wiggins (Heat) — but the Lakers can trade one first-round pick, one second and find a matching salary (likely starting with Gabe Vincent), and the question becomes, will that be enough?
A rival scout in the NBA has an 'extremely difficult' take on Trae Young that could hurt the Hawks at getting a good trade.