NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more

There are only two and a half weeks left until the trade deadline on February 8th. toronto raptors He's already produced multiple blockbusters, but the frenzy of NBA trade rumors shows no signs of slowing down.

Here we update some of the latest reports on names that may be moved, as of Monday, January 22nd.

dejounte murray

Shams Charania The Athletic Reported on the “Run it Back” video program it is Los Angeles Lakers and atlanta hawks As for Murray, the Hawks had “quite extensive trade conversations a few weeks ago, centering on a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for D'Angelo Russell,” but the Hawks did not want to acquire Russell. He said he wasn't there. He instead attached an $18.7 million player option for next season because he thought he might be able to get a player on his expiring salary.

However, Charania added that he expected the two sides to resume talks in the coming weeks.

And the Lakers aren't the only team interested in Murray.Bleacher Report and TNT's Chris Haynes tweeted over the weekend it is milwaukee bucks The Hawks have “registered interest in a trade” for the guard and predicted on the latest episode of the #thisleague UNCUT podcast that Murray would be moved before the deadline.

Which team is he least likely to join at this point? Our Liberty Ballers' Paul Hadrick reports. sixers For now, there's only lukewarm interest in the idea of ​​pairing Murray with Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt.

While the Hawks appear to be moving Murray out, they still have the cost in mind for Haynes' co-host, veteran NBA insider Marc Stein. Reported in his Monday Substack dispatch That's “at least two future first-round picks.”

This is a bit of a heavy question, but given the amount of Murray noise so far, it's still hard not to agree with Haynes' prediction. Whether he's a Laker, a Buck, or a member of another team is currently unknown, but perhaps the biggest surprise of the deadline is that Murray will still be a Hawk by the end of the day on February 8th. right.

bruce brown

While the aforementioned Raptors are looking to increase the amount traded for Pascal Siakam, the newly acquired Bruce Brown (who can be traded again based on league rules, but cannot be bundled with other players into a larger contract) All indications are pointing to the Raptors that they are looking to move the Reds (who are unable to do so). Raptors players).

upon Same episode of “#thisleague UNCUT” As previously mentioned, Haynes said the Raptors have received an “unusual” amount of calls for Brown and would be “surprised” if Brown stayed, adding that Toronto has “not received any calls they want” for Brown. “We will have no problem getting anything in return.” “At least a first-round pick and a quality player,” it was reported earlier in the episode.

Sunday's Substack Dispatch said: Stein wrote with that lakers new york knicks Among the teams chasing him were:

The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are two teams known to have coveted Brown last summer, before Indiana won the race to sign him by using a significant portion of its salary cap space, and Toronto won the race to sign him. He has been frequently mentioned as a candidate since acquiring the team. The 4-foot swingman is the centerpiece of the Pascal Siakam trade. There must be many more.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski also connected the Knicks to Brown.

However, as Hadrick's tweet above suggests and Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer directly reported, the Sixers are not one of those teams at this time.

In any case, Brown has made it clear that he hasn't asked the Raptors to trade him, in which case the league would fine him, but it's worth noting that he didn't ask the Raptors to trade him this weekend. It has been reported that he did reveal that he had an affair with the Knicks while he was in New York.our own Post and Cheers Antonio Lozada:

Brown himself told media members before last Saturday's game against the Knicks that he is “the type of player that likes the Shibs” and considers them a “dog,” adding, “Every time I play against the Shibs… , I went up to him and shook his hand.” His hands, for what he did. I have nothing but respect for Tis. ”

Brown added: “I love New York. Before I lived here, I hated New York, but as soon as I moved here, I fell in love with New York.”

Raptors president Masai Ujiri was asked if there would be any more trades between now and February 8, and he said, “Absolutely.”

Brown recently said he is fine with remaining with the Raptors and has not requested a trade after moving to Canada as part of the trade package that sent Pascal Siakam to the Pacers.

“I don't know anything. I'm not asking for anything,” Brown said. “It depends on what Masai wants to do. If he moves me, he moves me. If he doesn't, I'll stay here. That's the reality.”

The next name on our list takes a similar approach.

Malcolm Brogdon

Trail Blazers point guard Malcolm Brogdon is also attracting attention on the trade market. As told to Michael Scott: hoop hype He says he has no problem staying in Portland.

The league's most mentally tough players have to overcome challenges, adapt to different teams in different roles, and still persevere. My goal is to persevere and persevere in whatever role I am assigned. Although it has been difficult at times, it's great to come to a team where your voice and leadership are really valued and where you have a different role. I accept that role. I enjoy playing with these young guys. They are hungry and want to win. They are incredibly coachable. Most of all, I enjoy being coached by and coached by Chauncey. I respect him the most. He's the guy I want to run through walls with.

But that doesn't mean a healthy interest in him has stopped. matt moore action network I have written “There's a pretty healthy belief that the Blazers will try to make a move” over the weekend. [Brogdon] By the deadline. ”

Brogdon has value as an impact player who won Sixth Man of the Year last season, but he has been left off several teams' rosters due to injury concerns. Nothing else is expected of the Blazers, with Anfernee Simons and Shaydon Sharpe still considered key pieces.

Which teams are participating in Brogdon so far? Brett Siegel clutch point “The 76ers, Magic, Knicks and Lakers recently held discussions with the Blazers regarding Brogdon.”

robert williams iii

Robert Williams III wasn't a name expected to pop up in many trade rumors this season. undergo knee surgerybut according to Haynes, latest episode Some teams in #thisleague UNCUT are still showing interest in acquiring him. He explained his reasons to Stein on that episode and confirmed that the Blazers intended to sign him for the right price.

“The team will continue to recover and continue to rehabilitate him in hopes that we can get him for cheap now and next season he can be back to the Robert Williams we saw when we were playing.” I feel that he is a player who can perform at a high level. boston celtics… There are some teams that I'm not ready to reveal yet, but I know there are teams that are looking to trade teams. portland trail blazers…The Blazers will be very open. If they feel they can get the right deal done, they are open. ”

Haynes then, unprompted, said: houston rockets Head coach I'm Udoka is familiar with Williams' game from his one year with the Boston Celtics and “still really likes” his former center. So while he hasn't explicitly said the Rockets are interested, as a team looking for an additional big man and one that can afford to wait out the season, it's clear they're interested. That would make sense.

Williams still has two years and about $26 million left on his contract after this season, so the team that trades him would take his time to get him back and keep him in uniform for two seasons, health permitting. There is a possibility that it can be done.