Of the three players (Tyus Jones, Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac) the Magic have made available in an effort to dip below the luxury tax line, Bitadze has drawn the most trade interest, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Citing league sources, Siegel says the Spurs are one of the teams intrigued by the 26-year-old center, who has been repeatedly linked to Toronto in 2025/26. Bitadze was also mentioned as a possible Knicks target on Saturday.
Robert Williams of the Trail Blazers is another big man the Spurs might be interested in, according to Siegel, who hears injured Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle could be a buyout candidate if he isn’t moved prior to the February 5 deadline.
Here’s more from Siegel:
- Ownership hasn’t put any pressure on president of basketball operations Brad Stevens to reduce the Celtics‘ luxury tax bill ahead of the deadline, sources tell Siegel. Anfernee Simons has long been viewed as a possible trade chip, Siegel notes, and while there’s still a chance he could be moved if Boston can find a frontcourt upgrade, the 26-year-old combo guard has played well in his first season in Boston, which has exceeded outside expectations in ’25/26.
- The Sixers are reportedly open to trading Andre Drummond, who is on an expiring $5MM contract. Moving the 32-year-old center, who has led the league in rebounds per game four times, would put Philadelphia below the tax after the team received a variance credit following Paul George‘s 25-game suspension. Siegel hears the Rockets are a team with some interest in Drummond. Houston recently lost backup center Steven Adams for the remainder of the season due to a Grade 3 left ankle sprain, which required surgery.
- The Nuggets, who are about $400K over the tax threshold, have talked to the Jazz about a trade that would send Hunter Tyson to Utah, according to Siegel, who suggests Denver might put protections on its lone second-round pick (2032) in that sort of cost-cutting deal.
Wizards should take in Goga for a junky 2nd rder yesterday
Goga’s going to fetch more than a junky 2nd rounder, and I’m not quite sure why you think it’s the Wizards that would grab him. There’s enough teams in need of a decent bench Centre that two 2nds is going to be the minimum cost.
The article is about Orl shaving the whole salary and slipping the tax…so No not many teams can do thatl
I agree Goga should / is worth more but considering where Orl sits on its cap sheets today, tomorrow and in the near future they are not going to be able to be too picky on a player receiving DNPS when the tax is on the line
Wiz can give give 3 junky 2nds if thats more your liking, point still being Wiz should obtain Goga in the next 3 days
The Raptors can do it if they find a home for Agbaji. Which is frankly what I am hoping for.
Yeah like Boston. Make it happen Brad.
Tyson has barely played for Denver. I hope he does get moved to get a chance elsewhere.
Offer Cameron Johnson, Nnaji, Tyson and picks to Washington for Kris Middleton
Promote Spencer Jones, Sign Reggie Jackson n somebody
Championship
Resign Watson
The spurs dont need another big…
They need a 3 and d wing…
Goga Bitadze is worth the money he is getting paid, he does his job as a backup center, if you put him on a team like Boston or Toronto it will be huge for that team. I think Boston will be the perfect spot for Goga, perhaps Luka Garza and some other player to match salaries and a few of second rounds picks this trade can happen. C’mon Brad this trade can work for both teams make it happen.
Boston has improved now with Vuch; they don’t need Goga.