NBA Trade Deadline Rumors: The latest intel on all 30 teams

HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto reports on the latest intel on all 30 NBA teams ahead of the trade deadline.

With hours until the NBA trade deadline, here’s the latest intel on all 30 teams gathered by HoopsHype. This story will be updated with any new intel as the deadline nears.

NBA Trade Deadline Intel: Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavs, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, Pistons, Wizards, Pelicans

NBA trade deadline intel reporting on the Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavs, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, Pistons, Wizards, and Pelicans from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following the blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers and Bruce Brown with three first-round picks north of the border to the Toronto Raptors, all eyes are on the next big trade candidate to change teams in the coming weeks.

With that in mind, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on trade talks surrounding Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, including reported interest from the Lakers, Knicks, Nets, 76ers, Pistons, Heat, Spurs, and Warriors. Plus, reporting on Knicks trade targets, what’s next for the Pacers after acquiring Siakam and their frontcourt logjam, how the Mavericks could try to upgrade at power forward, trade talks surrounding Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma and Tyus Jones, the latest on Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon and Jerami Grant, and future trade candidates for the Pelicans.

Top NBA trade candidates for the 2023-24 season

Reporting on the top NBA trade candidates for the 2023-24 season on each team from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following the James Harden deal to the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this season and the recent trade chatter surrounding Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, HoopsHype spoke with 15 NBA executives and league sources to project the top trade candidates for each team this season.

Media poll: Ranking NBA arenas from best to worst

HoopsHype polled media members to rank NBA arenas from best to worst.

What are the top NBA arenas to attend games across the league?

HoopsHype polled 35 media members who’ve traveled to arenas across the country to find out which are the best in the league. Their criteria ranged from the crowd’s atmosphere and energy to the quality of the arena, culinary offerings, and lighting.

Below are the results of the poll, including a fiercely contested three-way battle for the top spot between New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.

NBA execs poll: Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama battle for top player under 25 to build around

NBA executives share their top players to build around under 25 years old in a poll conducted by HoopsHype.

With the start of the 2023-24 season here, HoopsHype polled 20 NBA executives for their Top 5 players under 25 years old.

After dominating this executives poll category for the past three years, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic battled with San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama for the top spot in a tight race. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, Indiana Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey were among the top risers in the poll, while LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson were among the players whose stock slipped. In addition, 11 players earned votes for the first time.

In our scoring system, the top player received 10 points, the second received seven points, the third received five points, the fourth received three points, and the fifth player received one point for each ballot.

The results of the poll are listed below.

CJ McCollum: There’s a real sense of urgency with our squad this upcoming season

CJ McCollum, who has averaged 20-plus points per season every year since 2015-16, hopes to help guide the Pelicans deep into the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference. With a partnership with Pampers, McCollum took time from his busy schedule to …

CJ McCollum, who has averaged 20-plus points per season every year since 2015-16, hopes to help guide the Pelicans deep into the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference.

With a partnership with Pampers, McCollum took time from his busy schedule to talk with HoopsHype about the different mindset with his teammates this upcoming season, his reaction to Terry Stotts stepping down, his relationship with Damian Lillard, and more.

Derrick Favors on Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony trade talks, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert Jazz era, NBA Return

Derrick Favors discusses being involved in Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony trade talks early in his career, why the Jazz fell short during the Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert era, and his potential NBA return with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Derrick Favors has made over $131 million during his 12-year career as the 15th-highest-paid player without making an All-Star team, and he’s looking to continue his NBA journey this season.

Favors plans to sign with a G League team soon to showcase himself and stay ready for a potential NBA opportunity, league sources told HoopsHype.

Before signing with a new team, Favors spoke with HoopsHype about the reasoning behind his decision to pass on playing overseas, advice he’d give fellow high lottery picks, being mentioned in Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony trade discussions as a rookie, why the Jazz couldn’t get over the hump during the Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert era and more.

Top 50 highest-paid NBA players who never made an All-Star team

HoopsHype lists the Top 50 NBA players who made the most money and never made an All-Star team.

Did you know 45 players in NBA history have made over $100 million without an All-Star appearance?

HoopsHype compiled the 50 highest-paid players without making an All-Star team, combining to earn over $6.3 billion, according to our database.

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report.

Ranking: Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade destinations

Here is a ranking of teams mentioned on The Lowe Post based on their chances of acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks organization been cranked up considerably after an early playoff exit. They are now two years removed from winning a championship and have only won one playoff series since. As we explained when the Bucks nearly lost Brook Lopez in free agency, the Bucks’ window could be closing faster than we think. The top starters around Giannis Antetokounmpo are all in their early-to-mid 30s and the team is limited in assets to significantly improve the roster around him.

Antetokounmpo seems well aware of all these factors after making a series of comments this offseason regarding his future, starting with not planning on extending with the Bucks this offseason. He is extension-eligible from September 22 through the day before the start of the regular season, but can only add up to three years by extending now. Even if he plans on getting a new deal with Milwaukee, it makes more sense to do it next season when he can add up to four years.

Antetokounmpo further fueled speculation earlier this week on his future when he said that he would be open to better opportunities to win a championship outside of Milwaukee. Whether Antetokounmpo truly has a wandering eye or not, he is finally starting to apply pressure on the Bucks’ organization. His contract situation with only one year left before he can opt out and become a free agent in 2025 should give Milwaukee a strong sense of urgency.

Although the Bucks still have time to make things work, the rest of the league is keeping an eye on the situation. ESPN’s Zach Lowe recently discussed Antetokoumpo’s comments with Ramona Shelburne and believes the Bucks actually might trade Antetokounmpo instead of playing things out through his free agency. Lowe also added that interested teams are probably holding onto their assets in anticipation of a trade request.

They went on to list teams they could see eventually getting in the mix for Antetokounmpo in a trade. Below is a ranking of those teams based on how realistic their chances are of successfully acquiring him.

NBA Rumors: Pascal Siakam trade talks, expansion, Warriors, Celtics, Wizards, Wolves, Rockets, Heat

Reporting on trade talks for Pascal Siakam, potential NBA expansion teams, Warriors free agent workouts, Wizards trade candidates, and more.

With NBA training camps opening at the start of October, free agents are scrambling for final roster spots and anxiously hoping for Damian Lillard and James Harden trades to come to fruition, with several teams stuck in holding patterns until then.

Below is the latest intel gathered by HoopsHype, including a player the Hawks were not willing to part with in trade talks for Pascal Siakam, potential NBA expansion, several veterans who recently worked out for the Golden State Warriors, Wizards trade candidates, and more.