We’re less than a month away from the February 9th 2023 NBA trade deadline, and predictably, the rumors are starting to heat up. This is the time when teams have to decide whether they want to be buyers or sellers, and with Victor Wenbanyama on standby in the 2023 NBA Draft, there may be more of the latter than usual. .
Let’s take a closer look at some of the latest information.
rocket declined BucksOffer to Gordon
The Houston Rockets weren’t expected to do well this season, but things got really rough in the last month or so. It’s 10-35 and down to the bottom. At this point, they could stay there, so Eric Gordon is the frontrunner to move in soon.
Gordon is the only remaining member of the Rockets’ roster for the 2018 Western Conference Finals team, and he’s clearly not having a good time as a veteran. ‘No improvement seen’ Gordon said In a recent interview, not only his young teammates, but also the terrible indictment against the infrastructure around them.
Gordon, now 34, is past his prime, but could still be a strong contender bench scorer. He has been able to create his own shots and has also been a solid spot-up his shooter throughout his career (his 36.4% in catch-and-shoot chances this season), making a bit of secondary playmaking. Offers.
He would be the perfect addition for a Bucks who can use all of the above alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. We have to come up with an offer better than a pick. According to Marc Stein, and retains Gordon’s first-round pick. This could be a problem as the Bucks only own two of his futures first in 2028 and he in 2029.
Hornets call hayward
The Charlotte Hornets are another team that has been a disaster this season. Between his Bridges situation, injuries, and complete lack of interest in defense, the once-promising Hornets are now one of the worst teams in the league. Their 12-34 mark is detroit pistons and Rockets.
One of the most frequently injured players is veteran forward Gordon Hayward, who has been limited to 21 games this season and 114 since signing with the club in 2020. A solid all-around player averaging 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
According to Stein, the Hornets are ready to “take a call” for Hayward, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. The thing is, he’s making $30 million this year, $31 million next year, and he’s always getting hurt. Competing teams will want a player like Hayward, but he would have to give up his $30 million salary to get him, and we hope he stays healthy.
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jazz Markkanen, keep Kessler out of bounds
The Utah Jazz have cooled significantly since their incredible start, but they are one of the most surprising teams this season. At 24-25, they sit eighth in the middle of the crowded Western Conference standings, just two games away from fifth.
It will be interesting to see where they go from here. After trading Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert last summer, everyone thought it was going to be supertank mode. After that, they had an incredible start and looked like they might have a playoff attempt. With deadlines looming, they have a choice. Either keep fighting for the postseason, or try to send your veterans out and drop in the standings after the All-Star break.
They won too many games to come close to being the worst team, and they still only win 5 games. orlando magic 5th worst record. If they blow it up soon, they can still be in the mix for big-ticket lottery picks. Reported willingness to trade.
Of course, Markkanen makes sense. Since signing Mitchell, he’s turned into an All-Star and by far the best player. He’s been performing great in recent months, and he’s been trailing 20-20 lately, but it’s interesting that the Jazz consider him an invaluable part of their roster. No one expected him to be the most valuable player they ever acquired. timberwolves In Gobert’s trade.
