The Clippers and Nuggets are among the teams that have expressed interest in Timberwolves center Naz Reid, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype writes in his latest roundup of trade rumors.
Reid will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and Scotto says there’s a belief around the league that he could land a contract worth the full taxpayer or non-taxpayer mid-level exception. Although he’s primarily a backup, Reid has been effective amid injuries to Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, averaging 15.4 PPG in seven games as a starter this season.
The Wolves are also exploring offers for D’Angelo Russell, and Scotto suggests that both Minnesota players might be moved in deals involving L.A.’s Terance Mann or Denver’s Bones Hyland, whom Connelly drafted during his time with the Nuggets.
Scotto offers more insight into the trade market with the deadline nearing:
- The Knicks would like to acquire Grayson Allen from the Bucks as part of a deal involving Cam Reddish, although Scotto notes that might not be realistic given Allen’s inclusion in other trade rumors. Allen is a starter in Milwaukee and is a valuable shooter, connecting at 39.5% from three-point range, while Reddish has been benched in New York for the past 25 games. Allen has been mentioned in deals involving the Suns’ Jae Crowder and the Rockets’ Eric Gordon, which Scotto sees as more likely. However, he adds that the Bucks and Knicks have talked about a Reddish deal that doesn’t involve Allen, so the fourth-year forward could still wind up in Milwaukee.
- The Spurs may be able to land a first-round pick and a young player in exchange for center Jakob Poeltl. That’s probably the limit, Scotto adds, because Poeltl will be a free agent this summer and will likely get a new contract starting around $20MM per season. If they don’t trade him by the deadline, Scotto expects the Spurs to give him that deal so they don’t lose him without getting something in return.
- Two other Spurs are also in demand, with Scotto viewing one or two second-round picks as the price for Doug McDermott and one second-rounder enough to land Josh Richardson. McDermott is under contract for $13.75MM in 2023/24, while Richardson is headed toward free agency.
- The Grizzlies are an interesting team to watch if the Raptors decide to part with OG Anunoby, Yossi Gozlan of HoopsHype adds in the same piece. Memphis owns all its first-round picks, along with a Warriors first-rounder in 2024 that’s top-four protected. Gozlan believes the Grizzlies might offer Danny Green and a young asset like Ziaire Williams in addition to draft capital, although Toronto might insist on Dillon Brooks. Other teams that could get involved in the Anunoby bidding, according to Gozlan, include the Trail Blazers, who reportedly offered the No. 7 pick to Toronto for Anunoby before last year’s draft, along with the Knicks, Kings and Suns.
I am glad to see a deal go down today. You snooze you lose get them while they are available.
Me, too.
I “clapped Jessica’s hands” to see all the “expiring craps” to be moved to Hollywood for future picks
dLo + Naz for TMann + Rocco and even Wall/Jackson but please no Nuggets
Miami is a good place for Cam. They have a good system in place. To get the most out of young talent. Just might save Cam.
We’ll take Duncan ……
Reddish is a good player whose misuse by Thibodeau has ruined his value in any trade. Same with Fournier and Rose because by not playing them he has lowered their trade value, especially Fournier who is a good three point shooter, but his confidence is low because of the coach. Thibodeau has sabotaged the front office enough. He needs to go
Poeltl I believe will be moved. Pops is all in on Wembanyama. Raptors still like him and need a big.
Keep Naz.
this is my trade idea
Wolves get 3 second round picks from GSW (Add TPE)
GSW get Reid
Spurs get Ja Green
So, is MKE legitimately in on acquiring Gordon? Cuz the only story I recall him and the Bucks mentioned in, was MKE sending a package to Houston, Houston sending Gordon to Phoenix, who then would send Crowder to the Bucks.
If I’m Memphis I’m desperately hoping to keep Brooks but I’d happily go
Danny Green, Zaire Williams and 3 first for OG Anunoby
Starting 5 Ja Bane OG JJJ Adams and Brooks as the sixth man. That’s a very very solid side especially like the likes of Clarke and Jones also on the bench. Think you also get a vet like Ibaka who has won a championship and can play spot up minutes at either the 4 or 5 that would be great for them and make them the real deal
Dillon Brooks is mostly trash. Terrible shooting and a 10 PER at age 27. No thanks. Doesn’t move the needle at all. This is the Thunder putting this out there. Masai would consider Brooks as total throw in.
I also like Minny looking to trade Russell for a better PG but I don’t know how you get it done if your looking at guys like Bones and Mann. Bones value is way to high and Manns deal is way to cheap to get either done.
Can’t see the Clippers wanting Russell and can’t see the Nuggets wanting him either.
Maybe with reports of them wanting Naz Reid you can get something like Reid and picks for Bones that would be a good deal. Bones and Ant as a duo would be really exciting but with KAT and Rudy there I’m not sure how it all fits together