OT: The trade deadline watch thread. 02/06/25

[Ronin]

Sam Amick

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Source: De'Aaron Fox's agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, recently sent word that it would be wise for the Kings to move him now. Even with Fox's preferred destination - widely believed to be San Antonio - Fox's side will remain open to all destinations.More here, at
@TheAthletic
https://nytimes.com/athletic/6095410/2025/01/28/deaaron-fox-kings-trade-open-nba/

 

[Ronin]

Marc Stein

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There will be inevitable trade connections made between the Rockets and De'Aaron Fox, but league sources tell @TheSteinLine that Houston's in-season intentions remain unchanged: Let this current group see how far it can go. More from NBA Trade Season: http://tinyurl.com/4bavwvxw

 

[Ronin]

Evan Sidery

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With the NBA buzzing about De’Aaron Fox preferring a trade to the Spurs, some teams are wondering if Chris Paul could become attainable.If San Antonio were to acquire Fox before the trade deadline, multiple contenders are open to the idea of renting Paul for a postseason run.

 

[Phrazbit]

Evan Sidery
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With the NBA buzzing about De’Aaron Fox preferring a trade to the Spurs, some teams are wondering if Chris Paul could become attainable.If San Antonio were to acquire Fox before the trade deadline, multiple contenders are open to the idea of renting Paul for a postseason run.

Now this I'd be into, but he'd probably prefer a more legit contender.

 

[Ronin]

Evan Sidery

@esidery



The Magic are viewed as a potential sleeper team to pursue De’Aaron Fox ahead of the trade deadline.Orlando has the necessary players, prospects and picks to make a very compelling offer.A quartet of Fox, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs could make serious noise.

 

[Ronin]

Evan Sidery

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Robert Williams is generating a strong market from title-contending teams in the Western Conference.The Lakers, Nuggets and Rockets have all recently expressed interest in trading for Williams.Williams is averaging 5.8 points and 1.7 blocks this season for the Trail Blazers.

 

[hcsilla]

Evan Sidery
@esidery



The Magic are viewed as a potential sleeper team to pursue De’Aaron Fox ahead of the trade deadline.Orlando has the necessary players, prospects and picks to make a very compelling offer.A quartet of Fox, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs could make serious noise.

Sure but if these players will be kept, Orlando has very few assets left to trade for Fox. The package of Anthony Black and some mid 1st rounders doesn't net Fox.

 

[Phrazbit]

Sure but if these players will be kept, Orlando has very few assets left to trade for Fox. The package of Anthony Black and some mid 1st rounders doesn't net Fox.

If they know he is going to leave in free agency, who outbids that?

That is the problem they're facing.

Especially if he is dead set on joining the spurs.

 

[hcsilla]

If they know he is going to leave in free agency, who outbids that?

A lof of teams do, IMO, his contract will expire only the summer of 2026, so the Kings did react in time.

 

[Phrazbit]

A lof of teams do, IMO, his contract will expire only the summer of 2026, so the Kings did react in time.

If the reports are true of him wanting to, specifically, end up in San Antonio... then I disagree.

I don't see any team, that isn't stupid as hell, and the NBA does not lack for it, trading for him without some assurance that he will resign.

The Spurs have the cap space to sit on their thumbs and sign him on their own when the time comes.

 

[Ronin]

Evan Sidery

@esidery
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The Sixers continue to receive trade calls from contenders on Guerschon Yabusele.On a minimum contract, Yabusele is averaging 10.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 39.4% on threes.Yabusele will be a coveted unrestricted free agent target for many teams.