Latest rumors from all the league

On February 4, 2025By Littum

Let this year be a reminder that no matter how dare a trading deadline can look like it may turn for a moment. Just a week ago, fans were wondering if any offers were going to happen and if they were, the biggest names that were sent may be might be Zach avalanche or DeAndre Aytonnot legitimate MVP candidates as we ended up watching with Luka Doncic On the go.

Although this movement was obviously huge, it may not even be the biggest deal of the year. Hold like Golden State Warriors Is planning, planning, calls any GM they can to make a step, with reports indicating that Warriors are up to something quite dishonest.

The deadline is only three days away, but there is still plenty of time for teams to crack their knuckles, call away, make some magic happen, then turn on a cigar and kick their feet up in their office.

Here are the latest rumors around the upcoming NBA trading deadline.

Warriors ask for any and anyone

The Golden State Warriors is three years removed from their last championship, but still believes that Steph Curry and company have at least one more in the idea. All they need is another superstar -teammate to push them over the edge.

During the Pat McAfee show on Monday, ESPNS Sham’s Charania revealed that Warriors are ringing, and seeks to make an appointment for any all-star player they can.

Warriors are also not just looking for a fringe star. They want to add a future Hall of Famer, one like LeBron James, Paul George, or possibly bring Kevin Durant back to the Bay area.

Charania also notes that Warriors have called about Jimmy Butler, whose name has been thrown a lot around the deadline considering his misfortune in Miami. But if Warriors ask for players like Durant, George and James, Butler seems to be a clear step down from the rest of the package.

LeBron James probably won’t go anywhere

With the addition of Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers do what no team has ever had the gut to do before: Look past LeBron James. Although James is still an amazing player, it is no secret that he could withdraw every day now, especially since he has now had the opportunity to play with his son.

There are many experts who believe now is the perfect opportunity for Lakers to trade lebron. After all, why should they continue to build around him when they can get elections and start building around their new star player. When it was said, Los Angeles Times‘Dan Woike reports This lebron is probably not being treated.

LeBron has previously stated that he hopes to end his career in Los Angeles, and to leave Lakers, the same team where his son plays would be a strange choice for someone in dusk in his career. Since James is one of only two players in the NBA (Bradley Beal) with full clauses without trading, Lakers probably doesn’t have a choice, which means LeBron is almost certainly not on the way everywhere this season.

Suns are hesitant but “listening” to offers to KD

Insider Jake Fischer reports That Suns does not plan to move Kevin Durant at the deadline, but is very aware of the interest the teams have. Fischer notes that the fact that Phoenix even recognizes interest rates shows that at the right price, Durant could certainly be on the go.

While Phoenix allegedly tried to land Jimmy Butler to strengthen their championship odds, the heat was unwilling to take on Bradley Beal’s contract to make it happen, making trade for butler anything but impossible. Once that said, in view of the Suns’ Presumed interest In Warriors tip Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors is perhaps the most likely team to get a deal.

Bulls are not finished with

With Zach Lavine in Sacramento now Bulls have done their job. They were able to get one of their massive contracts from their books. However, the team is probably not done yet. According to Espns Bobby MarksBulls are still looking to deal with Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vuckevic and Coby White before Thursday’s trading deadline.

Marks makes it clear that Bulls is in full reconstruction mode and looks to accumulate more draft capital as they began to accrue with the avalanche trade. Unfortunately for Chicago, both VUCEVIC and BALL earn over $ 20 million a year, making a deal more difficult to achieve. They will probably have to settle for less than their players are worth getting any teams to take on these contracts. Espns Brian Windhorst believes that Ball at the worst could run out of being a buyout candidate.