As the National Basketball Association prepares for the regular season, rumors of trade off are everywhere. Fans are anticipating who will be the future deadline targets for this year.
This season, Harrison Barnes is whispered to be in the trade mill, and so are players such as Markieff Morris, Nick Young, Chris Andersen, Channing Frye, Jamal Crawford, Mario Chalmers, Jose Calderon, Kenneth Faried, Emmanuel Mudiay, and Kevin Martin.
Malcolm Hyde reported that Harrison Barnes will be traded because is a luxury for the Warriors at this point. However, due to the timing of his free agency, there is a likelihood that Barnes may become the Warriors' highest paid player. His salary demands become a problem, Hyde added.
It is also expected that the Miami Heat could make some moves to make deals with Chris Anderson and Mario Chalmers while Jamal Crawford and Jose Calderon appear to be the deadline targets, Movie News Guide informed.
The site added that another rumored deadline target is Nick Young but the Los Angeles Lakers could not find an apposite partner when they make an agreement for him. Kenneth Faried is also one of the target based on the season's performance. Similarly, Markieff Morris of Phoenix Suns could be traded to Detroit Pistons, and Kevin Martin of Minnesota Timberwolves could be traded anywhere.
Sports World Reports added that the trade rumors of Morris is the result of his announcement that he is not happy with Suns anymore.
The site also wrote that Denver possibly will have key rebuilding that may cost Emmanuel Mudiay to move. In addition, the Magic would be willing to trade Channing Frye but could not find a suitable trade off.
NBA incoming season might be exciting to see players moving in and out from different teams. The rumors of the tradeoffs are still in the vines.
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