As the Pacers continue to weigh the possibility of trading center Myles Turner, the Timberwolves, Raptors, and Hornets are among the teams believed to be interested, writes Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.
According to Fischer, the Knicks have showed interest in Turner in recent years too, but the expectation is that they’d only be a serious suitor for the big man if Mitchell Robinson leaves in free agency.
Here’s more from Fischer:
- The Sixers have called “a healthy portion” of the teams around the NBA in an effort to gauge their interest in Tobias Harris, Danny Green, and Matisse Thybulle, sources tell Bleacher Report. Fischer suggests Philadelphia has been trying to find teams that would give up a first-round pick for Thybulle as part of a three-team trade that would send an impact veteran rotation to the 76ers.
- The Jazz are seeking a first-round pick in exchange for any of their rotation players besides Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, according to Fischer, who adds that Royce O’Neale is generating significant trade interest around the NBA.
- Nikola Jokic is thought to be a “driving factor” in the Nuggets‘ interest in Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic, a draft-and-stash EuroLeague star whose NBA rights are held by the Thunder. The Spurs, Bucks, and Bulls have also been mentioned as potential suitors for Micic, Fischer reports.
76ers after Gordon
Maybe, they would have to move Harris in the deal, not Green, if they want to use the full MLE on Tucker.
Denver is gonna be the #1 scoring team in the league next season if they get Micic. I’m feeling pretty confident about that 1
There’s a strong desire amongst Denver fans to ship out Morris and Barton for a starting defensive wing amongst other things. I expect them to at least kick tyres on Thybulle.
Salary matching would be pretty hard for philly to acquire Barton, most likely need a third team in that scenario. But korkmaz and thybulle for Morris and a pick or two works. Philly needs a reserve guard who can shoot
I wanted them to draft Thybulle. I still think he’s the best defensive player for them to seriously compete for the championship next season.
Teams can’t find trades that “significantly upgrades” the player being traded. What a surprise. As soon as a player goes on the block, his value decreases.