NBA trade rumors: 4 players on the block, and the asking prices for them

There are two weeks left until the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline, but even with a flurry of early trades, the league's customary game of musical chairs is still far from over. Some potential sales teams are still demanding significant amounts of money for players on the block, playing a high-stakes game of chicken before the deadline.

Below is an updated report on some of the available players and what teams want from them.

dejounte murray

Because the Lakers, Bucks, and probably other teams are probably interested in the best player available on the market. atlanta hawks Despite signs of giving up on the former All-Star backcourt duo of Trae Young, there's still a lot left to be desired from Murray's move.

according to jake fisher Yahoo SportsAtlanta is demanding at least two first-round picks for Murray.

Given that the Hawks are currently looking for two first-round picks plus a starting-level player for an All-Star combo, a deal featuring the No. 35 pick probably won't sit well with Murray in Atlanta. . Guard, league officials told Yahoo Sports.

And as reported by the Nets, I want two first round picks in Dorian Finney Smith. It's hard to fault Atlanta for asking Murray (a much better player) to do the same, even though it's well past the deadline. He has two weeks left before each organization has to make a decision, but we're still in the position of “a team making outlandish demands and offers before the season buzzer approaches.”

However, based on other reports, the Hawks are willing to change that asking price, considering what they've accomplished so far, likely first alongside good young players and a viable salary. It would be reasonable to think that. Reportedly tried to capture Austin Reeves They also plan to acquire a first-round pick in negotiations with Los Angeles.

According to James Edwards, The AthleticReaves wasn't the only promising young player they tried to pry into.

A few weeks ago, league sources said the Atlanta Hawks began trade talks with the Pistons centering on Dejounte Murray. The Athletic. The Hawks were interested in Thompson/Ivey and other valuable players. Detroit was not interested, league officials said.

First of all, the Pistons are doing well. Murray is a good player, but he never fits into their timeline, and trading two of their few promising young players for Murray is at first glance another stupid trade with no vision and no context. It won't be too much. That's exactly it.

Do you think it's a very good work that goes against the trend?

Edwards also added that Detroit considers Orthor Thompson, Jaden Ivey, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren to be “good players going forward,” and that the Pistons “have no interest in trading any of those four players for the time being.” writing.

That said, that doesn't mean they have no desire to trade, but as Edwards writes, they could be tempted to add at least two players to the roster, and one of them appears to be permanently entering and exiting the trading block at the same time. time.

Bojan Bogdanovich and Alec Burks

Bogdanovic has been rumored to be acquired by Detroit since last season, but the Pistons value him more as a veteran player in their locker room. Their few productive NBA players Because they are trying to avoid notoriety and develop the young core mentioned above. Rumor has it that Burks isn't that important, but As a semi-productive veteran On a potentially historically awful team, he's a natural candidate to eventually be sold for the pick.

However, Edwards wrote in his article that while the Pistons are not “actively acquiring” either Burks or Bogdanovic during this deadline, there is a price range in which they would consider releasing those players. .

Detroit appears to be inclined to wait until the summer to make a decision, when they really value Bogdanovic unless a trade for a first-round draft pick and a good player comes to fruition. As for Burks, the Pistons believe they have a chance to retain the bucket-catching veteran this summer. But I have a feeling that with at least two very good second-round picks available, Detroit would consider making a move at the deadline.

Burks' 2 seconds seems perfectly reasonable and about as expected.But it was good at first and Who is a good player for the 34-year-old one-way shooter? peak Stupid seasonal request.

And I'm glad the Pistons persevered. I want this blogger to be skeptical if that's really Bogdanovic's price and if they can get what they want.

bruce brown

Brown will be another mainstay of the rumor cycle over the next two weeks after the rebuilding Raptors acquired him in the Pascal Siakam trade.

However, Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes said earlier in the week that the Raptors “will have no problem getting what they want (reportedly a first-round pick and a quality player)” for Brown. At least initially, it appears that the market for him could be that way.do not have very That bubbling, According to Fisher (emphasis mine):

Posted by Raptors Initial price point for Brown's first round selection.Sources spoke after Toronto acquired the veteran as part of Pascal Siakam's return.but Brown's contract is a two-year, $45 million balloon payment with a team option for the 2024-25 season, and while Brown is considered a lower-market player than his annual salary, several suitors are drafted at that level. It is expected to deter them from sacrificing their picks.. As such, Brown appears to be a much better possibility for Milwaukee than Murray. Another player in this salary range, Detroit's Bojan Bogdanovic, was known as a Bucks target before last year's trade deadline, according to sources.

It's already not only less than Mark Stein was reporting The Raptors wanted to sign him just a few days ago, but Brown's deal appears to have been finalized. $22 million this seasonthe next with a team option of $23 million, but not only is it difficult to get a salary match without releasing a key part of the rotation, but at that level, where every dollar counts before the luxury tax. Potentially not evaluated by the candidate.

It's still early (at least by slop season standards), but it remains to be seen what type of offer the Raptors could ultimately make for Brown, and whether they really want to acquire him and expand their team. It will be interesting to see if the asking amount ultimately needs to be lowered. Taking over assets through the Siakam transaction.

Tyus Jones

When it comes to replacing players to increase returns from previous contracts, the Wizards could start Tyus Jones, let him play a lot, and then acquire him and then re-release him to a playoff team. For a long time it seemed like they wanted to increase their value. The Memphis Grizzlies were included as part of a multi-team trade for Kristaps Porzingis.

and According to Michael Scott, hoop hypethat strategy is working… In a way, it sounds like this: lakers Ultimately Murray (if he can't pursue Jovan Buha) is interested in Jones. The Athletic (Described in the same podcast as Los Angeles Deadline Priorities):

There are other players the Lakers are looking at who could add to their roster. As for Tyus Jones, that's why I brought up the Wizards (in a potential three-team trade). They (Lakers) are looking for a point guard, and Jones is a player they're looking at on an expiring contract and a player with a good assist-to-turnover ratio.

Scott previously reported Opposing executives expect the Wizards to demand a first-round pick for Jones, but the Lakers can only trade one of those first-round picks (first of 2029) by this deadline.

As consistent as Jones is, I imagine Los Angeles giving up their only tradeable pick right now to acquire a smaller guard who would add depth to the team but not reach their ceiling. is difficult. So, barring an unexpected addition, if the Wizards want to trade Jones again this year, they'll likely have to either keep him or lower their offer.