30 players most likely to be moved at NBA trade deadline

30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline
In a now-annual tradition at SB Nation, we are scouring through the internet’s endless supply of NBA trade rumors and asking around our NBA team site network to ask our local experts (alongside some national analysis from yours truly) to see which player(s) each team is most likely to move before the Feb.
NBA trade deadline 2025: Latest deals, news, reports
The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.
NBA trade deadline live updates: Latest Jimmy Butler rumors as Heat, Suns, others look to make moves
Multi-time All-Stars and 2024 Olympians Jewell Loyd and Kelsey Plum are changing locations in a massive three-team deal that will send Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks and a collection of assets to the Seattle Storm that includes the No. 2 pick in the upcoming draft.
Pacers Will Have to Make Key Choice Before NBA Trade Deadline
However, their success hasn't pulled them from NBA trade rumors. Center Myles Turner is on the last year of his contract, and with no one aside from Thomas Bryant backing him up, the Pacers are still reportedly shopping him, with the Los Angeles Lakers emerging as a suitor. Before the deadline, the Pacers will need to make an absolute decision.
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Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis

Lakers Trade Rumors: Latest on Nikola Vučević, Jonas Valančiūnas and Jakob Poeltl
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NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors 'at the Front' for Nikola Vučević; Bulls Eye Round 1 Pick
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly one of the top potential destinations for Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević on the ...
Lakers Could Part Ways With Rui Hachimura to Land $29M Forward Before Trade Deadline
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Massive Trade Proposal Sees Lakers Boost Frontcourt and Backcourt Depth
The Los Angeles Lakers bolster their roster by grabbing two young and promising players in this hypothetical trade.
NBA Trade Rumors: Pacers 'Not Sure They Want to' Pay Myles Turner $30M+ Contract
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Lakers rave about Dorian Finney-Smith and his infectious ‘win-first’ energy
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