Day: January 13, 2024

Dejounte Murray ‘Very, Very Likely’ To Be Traded; Lakers InterestedDejounte Murray ‘Very, Very Likely’ To Be Traded; Lakers Interested

ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski gave an update on NBA Today on the trade available of Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Wojnarowski says it is “very, very likely” that Murray will be traded ahead of the February 8 trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Lakers are known to be interested in trading for the veteran guard. Wojnarowski says the Lakers would “almost assuredly” have to send the Hawks a first-round pick in any deal for Murray. Other teams that have been mentioned in having interest in Murray include the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons.

Murray’s salary for this season is $18.2 million. That will jump to $25.5 million next season in the first year of a four-year, $114 million extension.

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Raptors, Pascal Siakam ‘Nowhere Close’ On Extension; Warriors, Pacers InterestedRaptors, Pascal Siakam ‘Nowhere Close’ On Extension; Warriors, Pacers Interested

On NBA Today on ESPN, Adrian Wojnarowski gave some insight into where things stand for Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors. Siakam is considered to be one of the highest-profile players available via trade ahead of the February 8 trade deadline.

Siakam and the Raptors are “nowhere close” in extension talks, according to Wojnarowski. That has Toronto gauging his value on the trade market. However, because he’s a pending free agent, Siakam will have some say in where he plays next.

The Golden State Warriors are interested, but are cautious of giving Siakam a max deal due to their mounting payroll.

The Indiana Pacers are also interested in adding Siakam. However, the Raptors want prized young players like Bennedict Mathurin and/or Jarace Walker from the Pacers via trade. Indiana could loom as a threat to sign Siakam in free agency, should they go the cap space route.

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