NBA Analytics Network In the modern NBA, we rarely see star-for-star swaps. When a team trades a star, they are usually rebuilding. This has become common practice in the league. Typically, teams trade stars for a cache of young players and first-round picks. At the same time, some teams have an incentive to remain competitive. Maybe they sold their fan base with a vision that … Continue reading Bull trading for Karl-Anthony Towns in proposal
NBA Analytics Network The New York Knicks are the betting favorites to take over reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid if he requests a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks are +200 in the Embiid sweepstakes, according to Betonline. Embiid signed a four-year, up to $210 million contract extension with the Sixers in August 2021. Philadelphia has never progressed past the second round of the … Continue reading Joel Embiid Knicks Trading Chances, Revealed
NBA Analytics Network The Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards came together in a huge trade that sent talented guard Jordan Poole out of town for the offseason. It was a move for Poole that was expected, especially after all the heat he took for a rough end to the team’s playoff run. Poole is now getting a fresh start and is arguably the best … Continue reading Wizards’ Jordan Poole’s first thoughts on trading
NBA Analytics Network Damian Lillard’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, told NBA insider Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald that Lillard “wants to play” for the Miami Heat. Lillard has filed for a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. Goodwin has told non-Heat teams not to trade for his client. News: As for the message about messaging non-Heat teams, Lillard’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, tells me, “I’m doing … Continue reading Lillard’s agent has a bold statement about heat trading
NBA Analytics Network The New York Knicks will not acquire Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA’s offseason MSG analyst and ESPN New York host Alan Hahn. The Knicks were interested in acquiring George from the Clippers, but things changed after New York learned that George was seeking a massive extension. Alan Hahn on Knicks: “They had a shot at getting Paul … Continue reading Trading Knicks for Paul George throttled for 1 reason
NBA Analytics Network ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst believes Damian Lillard would be in the Philadelphia 76ers now if Tyrese Maxey were available. Lillard has filed for a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, who want to acquire Maxey. However, the Sixers have made Maxey untouchable in trade negotiations. The actual quote is less definitive, but still very relevant. “Of the available pieces that … … Continue reading Trading Sixers for Damian Lillard faces 1 obstacle
NBA Analytics Network According to Yahoo Sports NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Philadelphia 76ers have no interest in trading Tyrese Maxey, even for a package to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard has requested a trade from the Blazers and wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. I’ve heard pretty consistently that the Sixers have no interest in bringing Tyrese Maxey … Continue reading Sixers ‘No Interest’ in trading Tyrese Maxey for Lillard
NBA Analytics Network Damian Lillard has been the talk of the NBA in the offseason with rumors he could be traded by the Portland Trail Blazers. While no action has been taken, the rumors continued after the Blazers decided to take Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. An intriguing team listed as a potential destination is the Brooklyn … Continue reading Trading Nets for Damian Lillard in Bold ESPN Idea
NBA Analytics Network Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has serious interest in playing for the Miami Heat, according to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Heat is keenly interested in trading for Lillard, who is due to meet with Blazers officials soon. If that meeting doesn’t go well, it’s possible Lillard could request a trade from Portland. “But if there is … Continue reading Damian Lillard has ‘serious interest’ in heat trading
NBA Analytics Network An NBA writer has come up with the Brooklyn Nets’ potential trading package for Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard. Jake Weinbach believes the Nets can offer point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, shooting guard Joe Harris, rookies Noah Clowney and/or Dariq Whitehead and four draft picks to the Blazers for Lillard. Brooklyn’s potential trading package for Damian Lillard: • Spencer Dinwiddie• … Continue reading Nets’ potential trading package for Damian Lillard
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