HeatCheck
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I'm starting to agree. Was listening to a podcast yesterday with Nate and John Hollinger as they touched on every team ahead of the deadline. Nothing earth shattering but they didn't seem to think Vando, Beasley, or Conley had first round value in this market. Doesn't sound like the Clips are willing to send anything good for Conley. Miami might be willing to give a FRP for Olynyk if the Jazz take back Duncan Robinson (yuk). Things can obviously change by 2/9.Yeah I know. I think it will be a bit of a dud after a lot of noise.
They also mentioned Hawks want a FRP in the package for Collins. They think Indiana might be the one team to do it since they have extra FRP's and a ton of capspace. It pretty much depends if they decide to keep or trade Turner though. There are obviously a few other bigs on the market such as Poeltl.
Teams are waiting to see if the Raptors and Bulls decide to tear it down. Potentially they are the ones holding the most valued trade assets. OTOH it's also very possible that
Gary Trent Jr might be the only player that ends up being traded from Toronto by the deadline.
Ofc a handful of teams control most of the FRP's so it's going to be difficult to get good draft capital for any player unless it's a star. There are guys (such as Clarkson) who could really help a contender like PHX or the Lakers but LA has already made it known they aren't trading their '27/'29 FRP's unless they can get a star. Dallas is in the same boat as they owe their '23 pick and might be waiting until after it conveys to combine their picks for a 2nd star to play next to Luka. However, Dallas might be getting desperate and they could potentially send a FRP to get off Bertans' contract if it brings back a player who can actually contribute this season. Orlando was the other team who might be willing to take on a youngish player as they have a history of acquiring these types of guys (Carter Jr, Fultz, etc) at the deadline. Milwuakee is looking to add a player for their playoff run. Philly wants to get involved but they have nothing to trade. Boston might look to add another big man. Min/Cle desperate to fill holes but Ainge already cleaned them out of draft capital.