The NBA trade deadline is getting closer and that means rumors will start pouring out and the latest news on possible deals has Bradley Beal, Shawn Marion, Arron Afflalo, Glen Davis, Jameer Nelson, Larry Sanders and Gary Neal getting some deadline buzz and those are just some of the names that could move come February 20.
The moves of Luol Deng, Rudy Gay and Derrick Williams came long before the deadline and now some other big names could get traded, including Omer Asik, Rajon Rondo and even Carmelo Anthony, although no one actually expects that to happen. The Knicks have been a mess all season and the team has continued to struggle and with Mike Woodson on the chopping block, there is a chance that the team could just blow everything up in the fears that Melo will leave for a team like the Chicago Bulls or Los Angeles Clippers, which is becoming more realistic by the day.
The Orlando Magic have been looked at as a team that could get active at the trading deadline, as they have three veteran players that may look attractive to other teams, including Arron Afflalo, Glen Davis and Jameer Nelson. Afflalo was mentioned in numerous rumors leading into February, but so far it appears the Magic are staying put with what they have despite their struggles.
The team has been in rebuilding mode since trading Dwight Howard and now they have some pieces they could move. Afflalo and Nelson appear the most likely to go, but Glen Davis could be an option for teams looking for a big man, including the Miami Heat and New York Knicks. Nelson has been a good soldier for his years in Orlando and he could be a great pickup for teams looking for depth at point guard heading into the playoffs, or a team like the Kings, who have been interested in Andre Miller to serve as a backup to Isaiah Thomas. Nelson said that he has no knowledge of whether or not he will be traded, but that he will continue to play hard despite any news reports.
The Dallas Mavericks could be an option for Rockets center Omer Asik, as the team inquired about him earlier in the season, but right now their biggest trade chip is Shawn Marion. The Mavs look content to sit tight and wait for another free agent summer, while there are some teams that could ask about Marion, including the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Pelicans. Afflalo is expected to get some attention, as he is in the top 20 in scoring this season, but the Magic have not been willing to just give their players away and likely want draft picks in return.
The Washington Wizards have been mentioned multiple times as a destination for Greg Monroe if the Pistons decide to trade him, but if they do, Bradley Beal will not be part of any deal. According to the Washington Post, the Wizards are not exploring any moves that involve Beal and the report says that the team is not even willing to talk about him in deals, as they do not want to break up the core of Beal and John Wall. Other players that could move include Bucks stars Gary Neal and Larry Sanders, as the team is terrible.
