Following up on Michael Scotto’s report that stated teams around the NBA are eyeing Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report says Rick Carlisle was considered Finney-Smith’s “biggest advocate” in Dallas, adding that the Pacers are considered a possible suitor for that reason.
According to veteran reporter Marc Stein, the Mavericks have been trying to get in the mix for Pacers center Myles Turner or Hawks forward John Collins. Dallas may need to part with at least one of Jalen Brunson and Finney-Smith in such a deal — Stein suggests those two 2022 free-agents-to-be have “no shortage of suitors” around the NBA.
However, Stein also points out that in order to make a major move, Dallas may need to find a taker for Tim Hardaway Jr. While Hardaway’s $21MM salary makes him the Mavericks’ most logical salary-matching piece if they make a play for someone like Turner ($18MM) or Collins ($23MM), his production has dipped to 14.5 PPG on .395/.328/.747 shooting through 35 games (30.6 MPG) this season.
Here are a few more trade rumors from around the league:
- Although Jerami Grant has frequently been cited as a trade candidate in recent weeks, Marc Stein says the Pistons forward isn’t a lock to be on the move. General manager Troy Weaver remains a “staunch backer” of Grant, and there’s a sense he may prefer to hang onto the 27-year-old. However, vice chairman Arn Tellem also has a significant voice in personnel moves, so the decision isn’t just up to Weaver.
- Jake Fischer adds Dwight Howard to the list of minimum-salary Lakers veterans who are thought to be on the trade block. DeAndre Jordan and Kent Bazemore are also part of that group.
- The Trail Blazers had zero intention of trading Damian Lillard prior to his abdominal surgery and still has no desire to trade him going forward, sources tell ESPN’s Zach Lowe.
- Noting that Gary Harris has had a nice bounce-back season for the Magic, Lowe says contending teams have inquired about the veteran wing as a trade candidate or possible buyout signing. A previous report stated Orlando is seeking a first-round pick in exchange for Harris, but I’m not sure that’s realistic, given his $20MM+ expiring contract, unless the Magic take on some unwanted long-term money.
Bulls should jump on acquiring Howard if he is avsilable, perfect fit for what they lack.
Or Jordan for that matter.
Jordan is done, he has been for almost 2 seasons. If someone takes him is not for him to play, even less a contending team like the Bulls.
Michael Jordan? Huh? Isn’t he on the Hornets now? Think the nostalgia is talking…
Howard and Jordan are so washed, the bulls should consider signing Howard if he is released, but they didn’t show interest in Boogie…..Howard is so washed how can you even make that comment…the lakers are grasping at straws, maybe Bazemore could be included in the one trade they have left of THT Nunn and every available pick, but not one team in the NBA will give up a single asset for Howard or Jordan
Bulls should really be looking at Finney-Smith…Howard wow I’m scoffing in real life
Just send a plane Steve
No, it’s Louis Jordan, the King Of The Jukebox.
Moe Howard is headed to the Bulls?
Nyuk nyuk nyuk
The Dallas FO was so sure about Hardaway l o l
Junior is an established just-below-average player. His game looks good, but maybe one needs to understand advanced stats and ignore the appearance and personal things and watching games. GMs overpay him for a reason. Instead watch FIBA to see what uncages Doncic… tht’s where to notice the personal things.